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SEA Games: Malaysian gymnast hits back at trolls

Published: 13 Jun 2015 - 01:18 pm | Last Updated: 12 Jan 2022 - 11:10 pm


Singapore--Malaysian gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi delivered a withering rebuke after Internet trolls criticised her for wearing revealing clothing at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

But the double gold medallist fired back on Twitter: "Empty cans make the most noise."

Many Malaysians rallied round Abdul Hadi, who starred with six medals in total including golds in the women's team event and women's floor exercise.

Among them was Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who tweeted: "In gymnastics Farah wowed the judges and brought home gold.

"In her deeds only the Almighty judges her. Not you. Leave our athletes alone."

AFP