Wushu warrior Din Jun fights through hip pain for Sukma gold

Shah Alam witnessed Penang wushu champion Wee Din Jun secure gold in the men's nandao and nangun combined event at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) today. The 21-year-old clinched the title with a score of 9.600 points, narrowly edging out Perak's Foo Mun Fei by a mere 0.020-point margin. Tan Yu Zhe of Selangor claimed the bronze medal with a score of 9.566.

Din Jun's triumph holds special significance as he had previously won bronze in the nangun event at the Kuala Lumpur 2022 Games before failing to secure any medals at the Sarawak 2024 Games. To him, winning gold means proving to himself that he can achieve success. Expressing his joy, Din Jun said, "It means a lot to me because I really wanted to prove to myself that I could win gold. I am very happy and excited."

His journey to this milestone was not without challenges. Din Jun suffered a hip injury a month before the Games, which left him unable to perform jumps for about two weeks. He faced a narrow window of just two weeks to prepare for the competition, causing immense mental pressure. However, Din Jun's determination and support from his coach helped him stay calm and focused. He repeatedly told himself, "I can, I can and I can," to overcome his fears and limitations.