Sprint king Danish pockets RM31,000 after golden Sukma hat-trick
KUALA LUMPUR: Sprinter Danish Iftikhar Roslee will earn RM31,000 in incentives after sweeping three gold medals and setting two Malaysia Games (Sukma) records.
Sprinter Danish Iftikhar Roslee has claimed a RM31,000 incentive after securing three gold medals and breaking two Malaysia Games (Sukma) records at the Selangor Sukma event in Serdang. The 19-year-old, from Johor, defended his 100m title with a time of 10.27, while also setting a new Sukma record in the 200m with a 20.85. Danish anchored Johor's 4x100m relay team to another Sukma record of 39.46.
He will receive RM30,000 for winning gold in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m events, plus RM1,000 for breaking two records. Johor athletes broke four Sukma records overall, including in the 4x400m mixed relay and men's javelin. With nine gold medals, Johor athletes have become the overall champions in athletics for the third consecutive time, following victories in 2022 and 2024.
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