Pahang's night market gem sparkles again with second Sukma gold
SHAH ALAM: Pahang taekwondo exponent Putera Arsyad Danish Afrizan has set his sights on earning a place in the SEA Games following his second consecutive Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medal.
Pahang's taekwondo star Putera Arsyad Danish Afrizan is poised for a return to the SEA Games after securing a second consecutive Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medal. The 20-year-old defended his men's -68kg title in a convincing 16-2, 18-13 win over Sarawak's Joseph Wong at the Ideal Convention Centre in Shah Alam. Putera Arsyad, part of the national development programme, expressed his aspiration to compete at the SEA Games, with Malaysia hosting the biennial event next year.
He emphasized the importance of focusing on the SEA Games while also acknowledging the role of his previous Sukma campaign in honing his skills and managing increased expectations.
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