FT walker Jing Hong targets double gold in final Malaysia Games
KUALA LUMPUR: Walker Khor Jing Hong will be competing in his second and last Malaysia Games, with the mission to finish with a bang.
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Territories walker Khor Jing Hong is gearing up for his final Malaysia Games, aiming for a double gold in the 10,000m and 20,000m distances. The athlete seeks to set a new Games record in the longer walk. Jing Hong first competed in the Sarawak Malaysia Games two years ago, setting the 20,000m Games record at 1:34:38.
In addition to the 2024 10,000m bronze, Jing Hong currently holds a personal best of 1:31.00 for the 20,000m, achieved at the Asian Race Walking Championships in Japan. However, his challenge in the 20,000m event is significant, as Ahmad Farish Irfan from Kelantan won gold at the Malaysian Open with a time of 1:41:31. Jing Hong, currently training under coach Lo Choon Sieng, attributes his slower performance to his university studies.
Despite pressure, he believes his focused training since the June semester break will aid his comeback to the gold medal. Jing Hong also hopes to defend his 20,000m title and break the Games record, potentially securing a spot on the national team for the upcoming SEA Games.
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