Double Sukma champ Hui Ying awaits elusive national call-up
SERDANG: Despite winning numerous titles, including two Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medals in the women's 10,000m race walk, Kok Hui Ying is still waiting for her first call-up on the international stage.
Serdang: Kok Hui Ying, despite her numerous victories, including two women's 10,000m race walk gold medals at the Malaysia Games (Sukma), remains hopeful for an international call-up. The 21-year-old Federal Territories athlete, who began competing in the event at age 11, expressed disappointment that her decade-long journey in the sport has not yet earned her a chance to represent her country.
Hui Ying, who currently studies at Xiamen University Malaysia, defended her gold medal at the Selangor Sukma on Sunday, finishing the race in 55:55.06 seconds. The win, however, was bittersweet, as she feels the 10,000m walk is rarely contested at major events like the SEA Games, where the 20km walk is featured instead. Hui Ying questioned why the 10,000m walk is not included in international competitions, as the SEA Games also lack this event.
Her coach mentioned the possibility of including the 10,000m walk at the 2027 SEA Games if Malaysia has a chance to win a medal. Despite the challenges, including physical and mental exhaustion, Hui Ying remains determined to win another gold medal, specifically in the women's 20,000m walk, after her final appearance at the Selangor Sukma.
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