M'sia's blind shooter wins bronze
Published on: Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian blind shooter Major Azhari Abdullah won a bronze while ASP Amir Abdullah finished 10th at the prestigious Ostrava Cup 2016 held in the Czech Republic from Sept 15 to 18.The Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital (Thoneh) sponsored both the Malaysian Blind Sports Association (MBSA) athletes to Malaysia's first outing at the central European country."This is the first year that Malaysia sent two shooters from MBSA to represent the country and region at this prestigious international shooting event," said MBSA President and Chairperson of the International Blind Sports Federation (Asia) Dr S. Radhakrishnan in a statement here, Monday. "We are grateful for the sponsorship by Thoneh, and appreciate their gesture in support of blind athletes," he said.
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General Manager of Thoneh Dr Norasidi Salim Al-Haj responded by saying that Thoneh had served the public and helped them overcome conditions which affect their vision for over 30 years.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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Thoneh sponsored the athletes' attire, flight and accommodation, as well as a new customised aiming device for the competition.The Ostrava Cup in Czech Republic is an international shooting competition organised by the Police Sports Club Ostrava for blind and visually impaired athletes. – Bernama