Shahmalarani Chandran: Malaysia’s Historic World Championship Silver Medalist in Karate Kumite
Shahmalarani Chandran made Malaysian sports history in 2025 by becoming only the second athlete from her country to reach a World Karate Championships final, claiming silver in the -50kg kumite division. A multiple SEA Games gold medalist and Asian Championship medalist, she represents the elite of women’s karate kumite.