Singapore’s Avvir Pac Lun Tham wins men’s 1m springboard gold, halting Malaysia’s clean sweep bid at the SEA Games Thailand 2025.
BANGKOK: Singapore spoiled Malaysia’s bid for a clean sweep in diving at the SEA Games Thailand 2025.
Avvir Pac Lun Tham clinched gold in the men’s one metre springboard on the opening day of competition at the Aquatic Centre, Assumption University Suvarnabhumi Campus.
He topped the field with 370.35 points, ending Malaysia’s dominance in an event the nation has controlled since the 2019 edition.
Thailand’s Chawanwat Juntaphadawon claimed silver with 357.80 points.
Malaysian diver Yong Rui Jie settled for bronze with a total of 354.55 points.
Another Malaysian diver, Nurqayyum Nazmi Mohamad Nazim, finished fifth with 311.35 points.
Despite missing out on gold, Rui Jie described the bronze as a major personal achievement.
The 19-year-old said he was only informed of his participation shortly before the competition, replacing seasoned diver Muhammad Syafiq Puteh.
The Selangor-born athlete, making his SEA Games debut, said he had only a few days to prepare.
“One metre springboard has always been my weakness,” he told reporters.
“I’m able to break through that and get this medal.”
He admitted feeling slightly gutted after Singapore denied Malaysia a perfect start.
Rui Jie is now hoping to bounce back in the men’s synchronised 3m springboard with Nurqayyum Nazmi this Friday. – Bernama
