Shooter Aina ends four years of Sukma disappointment
SUBANG: Negri Sembilan shooter Aina Zahara Baharum’s four-year wait finally paid off when she won gold in the women’s individual 3P at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) at the National Shooting Range on Thursday.
Negri Sembilan shooter Aina Zahara Baharum finally ended her four-year disappointment at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) on Thursday, winning gold in the women's individual 3P event. The 19-year-old collected 344.2 points, surpassing Perak's Nor Alya Aqila Mahathir (340.6) and Perakian Ainul Mardhiah Yusri (330.7). This victory was particularly significant as it marked Aina's third Sukma appearance, following previous losses in the 3P event.
Aina credits her family, friends, and team for their unwavering support, which helped her persevere through the lengthy wait for gold. She expressed gratitude, stating, "The support from many people close to me made me feel that I should never give up, even though sometimes we feel like throwing in the towel." Initially struggling in several events, Aina regained her confidence within 24 hours of the competition, declaring, "I recovered within 24 hours and told myself that today had to be mine."
The gold medal served as a fitting finale for the Universiti Putra Malaysia student, who was competing in her last Sukma.
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