Jing Xuan all pumped up to break national record in Gumi
PETALING JAYA: National javelin thrower Ng Jing Xuan is confident she has what it takes to break the 50m mark at the Asian Track and Field Championships in Gumi, South Korea, starting today.
The 20-year-old said she is feeling motivated after competing at the Hong Kong Athletics Championships last month, and is hopeful to set a new national record in South Korea.
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