KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore’s Sheik Farhan Sheik Alauddin clinched gold in the Tanding Class J (90kg to 95kg) event of the silat competition at the SEA Games on Tuesday (Aug 29). The two-time world champion, 20, defeated Malaysia’s Mohd Khaizul Yaacob 5-0 to improve on his bronze medal from the 2015 Games – although that was in the lighter weight class of H (80kg-85kg).
Farhan credited his composure in helping him overcome a partisan crowd cheering on homeground favorite Khaizul.
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