V. Tharmaraj embracing Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Omardin after his fight.
PETALING JAYA: V. Tharmaraj became the first Malaysian Indian to become a world Silat champion, after winning the Putera Open Class (65-70kg) category in the 20th World Silat Championship.
In the tournament held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tharmaraj beat Uzbekistani exponent Diyor Xudoyberdiyev in the final.
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