Cadence wins Sukma all-around crown after overcoming frozen fingertips
BANGI: It takes nerves of steel to execute flips on a four-inch wooden beam, but for Selangor’s artistic gymnastics star Cadence Teh Zi Qi, the real challenge was simply restoring sensation to her frozen fingertips at the Malaysia Games (Sukma).
Cadence Teh Zi Qi secured the Sukma all-around title after battling with frozen fingertips during the Malaysia Games. The 17-year-old Selangor gymnast faced a challenging situation in the uneven bars, where she lost her grip and fell due to cold hands. Despite this setback, she managed to regain her composure and clinch the gold with an impressive overall score of 48.550 points.
Her performance on the balance beam was particularly noteworthy, as her coach upgraded the difficulty to match world-class standards. Cadence's victory also helped secure the women's team gold medal for hosts Selangor, with a cumulative score of 169.300 points.
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