Weightlifting champ says she 'was afraid of her coach, and almost quit'
KAJANG: Fearing her strict coach, Qisvena Abdullah once wanted to quit weightlifting.
In Kajang, Qisvena Abdullah, a weightlifting champion, expressed her initial fear of her strict coach, Nur Shahida Abd Halim, which nearly caused her to quit the sport. Despite this, she persevered, participating in three Malaysian Games (Sukma) and was ultimately rewarded with a gold medal in the women's 77kg category. Qisvena, who began weightlifting at 14, credited her coach for her success, noting that Shahida introduced her to the sport and provided unwavering support.
Qisvena's rigorous training regimen included training alone while studying at Universiti Teknologi Mara Segamat, a challenge she overcame due to her coach's strict nature. She also received encouragement from her parents, traveling from Johor Bahru to boost her motivation. Qisvena's gold medal was particularly significant as she previously won bronze in 2022, and was determined to improve upon that performance, aided by a RM10,000 reward from the Johor Sports Council.
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