SEPANG, Sept 10 — National wushu ace Tan Cheong Min has described her achievement of two golds and a silver at the 17th World Wushu Championships in Brasília, Brazil, as the sweetest moment in her career.
She was also pleased that her achievement this time made amends for the disappointment she experienced in the 2023 edition in the United States, where she suffered health issues.
"Six years ago, in Shanghai, China, I got a gold medal in women's Nandao.
“So, I feel that although I won two gold medals in different events this time, it is still well worth it because six years is quite a long time for any athlete, especially for us women,” Tan said with visible emotion when speaking to the press at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 upon arrival from Brazil today.
She admitted that the three-month intensive training the national wushu squad underwent in China before heading to Brazil had a great impact on their mesmerising performances in the world meet.
Tan began her campaign with a silver in Nandao before striking gold in Nangun. The world champion then concluded her campaign with a team gold in the Duilian event with Lee Jia Rong and Pang Pui Yee.
