SEA Games champion Jackie eyes final hurrah before retirement
KUALA LUMPUR: Two-time SEA Games gold medalist Jackie Wong, who will retire after next year's SEA Games, has been a big inspiration to hammer throwers in Sarawak.
KUALA LUMPUR - Two-time SEA Games champion Jackie Wong, set to retire after the upcoming SEA Games, has become a role model for aspiring hammer throwers in Sarawak. At 34 years old, Jackie recently took on the role of Sarawak state coach in January 2025, aiming to cultivate local talent in the sport.
Currently, Jackie oversees a pool of 20 athletes, both men and women, who train under his guidance. He expressed pride in their achievements at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma), where Yoyo Wong Zhi Yao claimed gold in the women's hammer throw, and Daniel Lau Hang Jung earned bronze in the men's event.
Jackie's ultimate goal is to produce skilled hammer throwers capable of excelling in major competitions. Embracing the opportunity to coach, Jackie plans to further hone his skills in China, where he will train under coach Gu Yuan ahead of his final SEA Games participation.
As Jackie approaches his 35th birthday next year, he aims to secure a medal for Malaysia in his last SEA Games before hanging up his spikes. Holding the national record of 68.22 meters, set in 2019, and the national junior record of 61.08 meters, achieved in 2010, Jackie aims to deliver a triumphant performance in Malaysia as his final hurrah.
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