PHNOM PENH: The seemingly slow collection of gold medals may put Malaysia on the threshold of danger in reaching their target of 40 gold medals at the 2023 SEA Games before all events close this Tuesday.
The national contingent’s chef de mission (CDM) to the Games, Datuk Mohd Nasir Ali admitted that although he was a little worried about the situation, he remained optimistic that there was still an opportunity for Malaysia to achieve the target.
“There are still a few days left, we have not lost confidence and anything can happen, we will not give up and fight until the end,” he told reporters after spending time watching the badminton competition at the Morodok Techo Badminton Hall, here, yesterday.
Thus, he expects sports such as judo, sepak takraw, weightlifting and even jet skiing to deliver the goods so that the target could be met.
“We are trying our luck at unexpected sports, today we have sent Deputy CDM Datuk Shalin Zulkifli to check on the jet ski camp in Sihanoukville even though we know they are competing for the first time (in the SEA Games).
“Our combat sports are also strong like what was exhibited in karate, silat and taekwondo, I hope judo will also be successful,” he said. – BERNAMA
