Tragedy Strikes for National Paragliding Athlete Muhammad Nurniqmat Ruslan
BANGKOK, 4 Jan (Bernama) – National paragliding athlete Muhammad Nurniqmat Ruslan has died after falling during a training session at Hua Hin beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan in Thailand.
Family’s Last Gift
His father, Ruslan Mehat, 64, revealed that his youngest son had given him and his mother a sum of money at the end of last year and earlier this year for their Umrah pilgrimage. "My son had just given me and his mother some money for our Umrah pilgrimage. I never thought it would be his last gift to us," said Ruslan.
A Loving Family Member and Athlete
Ruslan noted that Nurniqmat, who worked as a technical support engineer at an IBM factory, was a loving family member and had been active in paragliding for the past two years. "We never expected him to be involved in an accident and leave us forever. I accept Allah’s will," he said.
A Kidney Patient
Ruslan also stated that his youngest son was a kidney patient and had undergone a kidney transplant just two years ago. "The late Nurniqmat was very happy after receiving the kidney and was often grateful that the organ I donated was a perfect match for his body," he said, his voice filled with emotion.
Gratitude to the Embassy
He expressed his gratitude to the staff at the Malaysian Embassy in Thailand for their help in managing the transfer of the body from Hua Hin to Bangkok for burial.
Tributes from a Friend
Nurniqmat’s friend, Rafiee Aziz, 48, who was also training in Hua Hin at the time of the incident, described Nurniqmat as a talented athlete who had qualified for the pre-World Cup Paragliding event in India in February and the Asian Championship in Kazakhstan in May. "We were both training at Hua Hin beach, and the weather was quite good at the time, but suddenly the accident occurred and Nurniqmat fell into the sea," he said.
Burial and Tributes
Nurniqmat’s body was prayed over at a mosque in Hua Hin before being taken to the Darul Abideen Mosque Islamic Cemetery in Bangkok, where he was laid to rest at 6 pm local time. The late Nurniqmat was the younger brother of Bernama Radio staff member Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan, who is based in Kuala Lumpur.
Conclusion
The untimely death of Muhammad Nurniqmat Ruslan has sent shockwaves through the paragliding community, leaving behind a legacy of his passion for the sport and his contributions to the field. He will be remembered by his loved ones and fellow athletes as a talented and dedicated individual who left an indelible mark on the world of paragliding.
FAQs
Q: What was Muhammad Nurniqmat Ruslan’s cause of death?
A: He died after falling during a training session at Hua Hin beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand.
Q: What was his occupation?
A: He worked as a technical support engineer at an IBM factory.
Q: Was he a kidney patient?
A: Yes, he had undergone a kidney transplant just two years ago.
Q: What were his achievements in paragliding?
A: He had qualified for the pre-World Cup Paragliding event in India in February and the Asian Championship in Kazakhstan in May.