The Malaysian gymnast won six medals at the last SEA Games. And became a National sports hero.
The media attention drew critics, as well, unhappy that a Muslim girl was wearing a Gymnastics leotard in public.
Many defended her.
Farah Ann’s personal position was made clear in this cover story:
In her interview with the Malay-language online magazine “Pepatung”, the sports star, who was featured wearing a midnight-blue dress, said she has not wavered from her goal. …
… criticisms will not dampen my spirits to achieve my aims and dreams in this field,” Farah Ann, 21, told Pepatung in an interview published today.
Click PLAY or watch it her Floor on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/GGaOLL0ORUw?t=14s
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