Selepas 20 Tahun, Farah Ann Jadi Gimnas Wanita Malaysia Pertama Ke Sukan Olimpik!

Ratu gimnas negara Farah Ann Abdul Hadi berjaya melayakkan diri ke Sukan Olimpik Tokyo 2020.

Menerusi laman sosial Instagram, Farah mengumumkan berita baik itu selepas mencatat keputusan memberangsangkan pada Kejohanan Gimnastik Dunia 2019 di Stuttgart, Jerman.

“Ketika saya menulis kapsyen ini, saya masih tidak percaya bahawa saya berkelayakan untuk ke Sukan Olimpik di Tokyo 2020.

“Inilah impian saya sejak berumur 8 tahun dan melihat ia bakal menjadi realiti merupakan satu perasaan yang tak boleh digambarkan,” tulis Farah menerusi ruangan kapsyen.

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As I sit here typing this I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that I qualified for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, 2020. It has been my dream since I was 8 years old and to see it become a reality is an indescribable feeling. After coming so close in Rio and not qualifying, it was devastating. I am incredibly thankful and grateful to soo many people in my journey to get to this moment. To my coaches Ms. Nataliya and Ng Shu wai. You have pushed me, guided me and believed in me and my dreams. There are no words to describe how thankful I am for you. To my amazing teammates, Ing yueh ,Tracie, Ena, Azira, Siti , Rachel, Geanie and Imaan. You are the most amazing friends, teammates, and sisters. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me. To my family, my amazing sisters , Tina and Aisyah , my mom and dad. None of this would have been possible without your constant support and love. Thank you to Ms Soo, Ms Sukhdev and Kak Nurul for helping us prepare for this competition, and the support you’ve given us throughout the years. Thank you to KBS, MSN, MGF, ISN especially, Erik, Tomny and Thomas for your continuous support and for allowing us to compete and continue our journey for Malaysia. Thank you to all of you who have supported us , cheered for us and most importantly believed in us. Thank you Malaysia ?? Tokyo 2020 here we come ? #farahann #tokyo2020 #malaysiangymnast

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Atlet berusia 25 tahun itu melayakkan diri ke Tokyo setelah menduduki tempat ke-59 dalam kejohanan dunia.

Sejurus membuat pengumuman itu, ruangan Instagram Farah turut dibanjiri ucapan tahniah daripada wargamaya serta rakan-rakan selebriti.

“I’m so happy for you! You deserve this, girl. All that hard work will pay off in the end insyallah,” ujar Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina.

“Congratulations! Thank you for constantly making Malaysia proud. Selamat maju jaya!” ujar pelakon Sharifah Amani.

“Amazing! Huge congratulations. #malaysianpride,” ujar ratu Squash negara, Datuk Nicol David.

Terdahulu, kali terakhir Malaysia menghantar gimnas negara bertanding ke pertandingan berprestij itu adalah pada tahun 2000.