South Korea pip Ker Ying-Yiat Qing to silver in Asiad diving
KUALA LUMPUR: Ong Ker Ying–Lee Yiat Qing had a slim chance at silver in the women’s 3m springboard synchro, but South Korea’s stronger final dive left the Malaysians with bronze at the Asian Games on Sunday.
On Sunday, Malaysia's divers Ker Ying-Yiat Qing secured bronze in the women's 3m springboard synchro event at the Asian Games, finishing with a score of 254.70. Their performance was just 5.58 points behind South Korea, who took silver with a score of 254.70. The Malaysian team comprised Ker Ying and Yiat Qing, while South Korea's duo consisted of Kim Su Ji and Kim Nah Yun.
Despite the close competition, South Korea's stronger final dive of 57.60 secured their silver medal. This marked Ker Ying's first Asian Games medal, as her career had been hindered by persistent injuries. Yiat Qing, on the other hand, claimed her bronze on her Asian Games debut. Both divers handled the pressure well and performed confidently, earning commendations from Malaysian diving technical director Yeoh Ken Nee.
Malaysia's second diving bronze of the Games was won by Yong Rui Jie and Nurqayyum Nazim Nazmi in the men's 3m springboard synchro event on Saturday.
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