Wushu exponents ready for more challenging routines under Mao

Ready to go: Malaysia Wushu Federation president Datuk Chong Kim Fatt (centre) with athletes and officials after the flag-handing ceremony yesterday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/ The Star

PETALING JAYA: The presence of former world champion and Asian Games gold medallist Mao Yaqi has been a boost to the national wushu squad’s efforts to meet a two-gold target at the World Wushu Championships in Shanghai from Oct 20-23.

Malaysian Wushu Federation president Datuk Chong Kim Fatt said the Chinese coach has been in Malaysia for the last two weeks to assist the exponents in technical aspects.