Gymnast Rhea bags Sukma gold with 'imperfect' performance
BANGI: Gymnast Rhea Dhaliwall did not think she had her best day, but she finished it with a Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medal she had worked years for.
Rhea Dhaliwall, a 15-year-old gymnast from the Federal Territories, claimed Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold in rhythmic gymnastics on Friday at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Despite admitting to mistakes during her routines, she finished with 227.050 points, beating silver medallists Selangor by 12.700 points. The win was not only about the margin but also the team's unity, with Rhea crediting her teammates and coaches for their support and encouragement.
Rhea, who moved to Malaysia in 2022, began gymnastics at age six and credits the sport for shaping her character and providing an emotional outlet. Her sights are set on the 2027 Sea Games, with smaller competitions serving as preparation.
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