Weightlifter Alissa dedicates gold to cancer-survivor coach
KAJANG: Terengganu weightlifter Nur Alissa Sofea Wardi dedicated her gold medal at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) to her coach, Amirul Hisham, who has recovered from lymphoma cancer.
In Kajang, Terengganu weightlifter Alissa Sofea Wardi honored her coach Amirul Hisham by dedicating her gold medal at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) to him. Amirul, who battled lymphoma cancer, was unable to attend the 2024 Sarawak Sukma due to his illness. However, he was thrilled to learn that he was cancer-free last month and returned to coaching.
Alissa achieved a total lift of 183kg, winning the 86kg category with 78kg in the snatch and 105kg in the clean and jerk. Her silver medalist from Sarawak, Brickleen Jessie Hiew, lifted 171kg, while Pahang's Nur Izzati Insyirah Rahim claimed bronze with 157kg. Alissa credited her victory to the support of her returning coach, whose guidance during cancer treatment boosted her confidence and helped her perform all her lifts without failure.
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