World medal gives Ken Haw timely boost ahead of Asian Games
KUALA LUMPUR: National taekwondo exponent Chin Ken Haw may have secured his first world-level medal, but he's refusing to let the breakthrough raise expectations ahead of his Asian Games debut.
National taekwondo athlete Chin Ken Haw secured a bronze medal in the men's Under-30 team category at the World Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon, marking his first world-level medal. Despite the achievement, Ken Haw remains focused on his upcoming Asian Games debut, emphasizing his desire to bring out his best performance rather than fixating on winning medals.
The victory provided him with valuable experience in both recognized and freestyle poomsae disciplines, which will be combined in the men's individual event at the Asian Games. This exposure is crucial as the Asian Games will present a more challenging scenario, as the disciplines will be merged for the men's individual competition.
Ken Haw's last individual poomsae medal for Malaysia was at the 2018 Asian Games, won by Sara Yap Khim Wen in the women's category.
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