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Young archer brings honor to SK Banggu with dual competition success
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Young archer brings honor to SK Banggu with dual competition success

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Year 5 student from SK Banggu achieved significant success in two recent archery competitions.
  • He helped his team win the team event and secured first place in the Under-12 Recurve category, also placing fourth in individual elimination and 40-meter distance events.
  • The school principal expressed pride in the student's achievement, highlighting that rural students can excel with proper guidance and encouragement.

Muhammad Iqbal Mohd. Ibrahim, a Year 5 student at SK Banggu, has brought honor to his school through remarkable achievements in two recent archery competitions. He excelled at the Kelantan School Sports Council (MSSK) Archery Championship, contributing to his team's victory in the team event and clinching the gold medal in the Under-12 Open Recurve category.

Iqbal also demonstrated his skill by securing fourth place in the individual elimination event and fourth in the 40-meter distance competition. His success continued at the USM-Singora 3D Field Archery Tournament held at Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Noor Azniah @ Noni Mat Nor, the headmaster of SK Banggu, praised Iqbal's accomplishments, stating they prove rural students can compete and achieve excellence with adequate opportunities and guidance. "We are very proud of Muhammad Iqbal's achievement. This success not only brings honor to the school but also inspires other students to pursue their passions," she said. The school emphasized that Iqbal's achievements are the result of his hard work, discipline, and continuous commitment, supported by his teachers, coaches, and parents.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.