Shahmalarani strikes kumite gold with statement win in Toyohashi
TOYOHASHI: Karate exponent C. Shahmalarani sent a message to the world after claiming a well deserved gold medal in the women’s kumite under-50kg final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
Toyohashi witnessed a moment of triumph as Karate star C. Shahmalarani claimed a well-deserved gold medal in the women's kumite under-50kg final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Shahmalarani, a 27-year-old with three SEA Games gold medals under her belt, outwitted Hong Kong's Tsang Yee Ting in the final at Toyohashi Gymnasium, winning on hantei (referee decision) after a 0-0 tie.
Her victory came after a tough journey and a bitter loss to the same opponent in the World Championships final last year. Shahmalarani, who had previously defeated Uzbekistan's Gulshan Alimardanova 3-2 in the semi-finals, expressed her happiness and responsibility in winning the medal for Malaysia. She also avenged her loss to Alimardanova, whom she had previously beaten three times.
Shahmalarani, already a three-time SEA Games gold medallist, is now set to aim for a world title victory.
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