One golden throw ends Yuan Kang's long wait for Sukma glory
KUALA LUMPUR: One decisive throw ended Lim Yuan Kang's two-year wait for Sukma gold after the Perlis wushu exponent stopped Johor's Teow Yao Zu in the men's 65kg sanda final at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) on Sunday.
KUALA LUMPUR: After a two-year wait for a Sukma gold, Perlis wushu star Lim Yuan Kang claimed victory in the men's 65kg sanda final at the Ideal Convention Centre on Sunday. The 21-year-old displayed exceptional skill, delivering a decisive throw that saw his Johor opponent Teow Yao Zu forced to the mat, resulting in a 1-0 win and Perlis' first-ever wushu gold at the Malaysia Games.
Yuan Kang's triumph felt especially sweet, considering he had previously settled for silver at the Sarawak 2024 Games. The young athlete expressed his gratitude, stating that the gold meant a lot to him and that he had been training hard to secure this result. The pressure of waiting for this moment took a toll on his sleep, but Yuan Kang emphasized his pride in delivering a medal for his home state.
This victory has also fueled Yuan Kang's determination to make a strong impact on the international stage, especially after his initial SEA Games appearance in Thailand ended prematurely against Indonesia's defending champion. He aspires to return to the competition stronger and make amends for his early exit.
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