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Wai Ching helps Malaysia take the stairs to tower running success —Ep59 [TIMPESPORT PODCAST]
"Wai Ching is a symbol of what's possible when talent meets tenacity," said Malaysian Tower Running Association (MTRA) president Ravinder Singh on the latest episode of the Timesport: On the Beat podcast. "He didn't come from privilege or a sports pipeline. He built his own path. He's both our beacon and our benchmark."Tower running - a gruelling vertical sprint up skyscrapers - strips racing down to its rawest form.
"It's short, intense, and brutally honest," said Ravinder. "There's nowhere to hide. In just 10 or 15 minutes, your heart's racing, your legs are burning, and every step is earned."
Malaysia's growing presence in the sport is set to peak with the hosting of the 2026 World Tower Running Championships, and the upcoming Asian & Oceania Championships at Merdeka 118 on Aug 30 will serve as a "dress rehearsal"."This is the second biggest race in the world this year. All the top names want to try this new building," said Ravinder. "It's a huge moment for us."
The podcast episode is now available on YouTube, Spotify, Audioplus and Apple Podcasts.
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