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Liek Hou said his action was not only to protect his own rights but also those of fellow athletes and juniors. - Bernama photo

Bonnie’s effort is a far cry from his world record of 232kg he set when defending his Paralympic Games gold medal in Paris 2024. - Bernama file photo

At ASN 2024, the world record holder in the men’s 72kg category was named National Paralympic Sportsman of the Year for the third time, following his wins in 2021 and 2023, thanks to his stellar performance in securing a second consecutive gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. - Bernama photo

National lawn bowl champion Nor Farah Ain Abdullah was named the National Sportswoman

The National Sports Council (NSC), in a statement today, said the other nominees for the Sportsman of the Year award are wushu exponent Wong Weng Soon, weightlifter Aniq Kasdan and silat athlete Abdul Latif Maxzakir.

2024 Paralympic Games medalists (from left) Datuk Abdul Latif Romly, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, Eddy Bernard, Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli and Cheah Liek Hou upon their arrival at KLIA, last night.

The Jalur Gemilang proudly flying during the official closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at the Stade de France. - Photo by Bernama

National powerlifting athlete Bonnie Bunyau Gustin with silver medalist Peng Hu of China (left) and bronze medalist Telesca Donating of Italy (right) after winning the men’s up to 72kg final at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games today. Photo by Bernama

Bonnie secured Malaysia's second gold medal in Paris 2024, set a new world record in his own name by lifting 232kg on his final attempt at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena. Photo by Bernama

Bonnie Bunyau Gustin (right, front) has a strong chance of defending the gold medal he won at his Paralympic debut in the 2020 edition in Tokyo. - Photo by Bernama