Malaysia add 10 medals at Asian Para Games

HANGZHOU: The Malaysian contingent competing at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Para Games did not disappoint the trust vested upon their ability by accumulating 10 medals on the second day of competitions, winning three gold, four silver and three bronze medals. National track cyclists Nur Suraiya Muhamad Zamri-Farina Shawati Mohd Adnan (pilot) blazed their way to […]

Hannah believes Malaysia can surpass medal target

PETALING JAYA: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh remains optimistic that the Malaysian contingent competing in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Para Games can surpass the 35 medal target set by the Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) and the National Sports Council (NSC). Hannah said her confidence brews from the fact that the Malaysian contingent has already […]

Sarawakian gives Malaysia their first gold

HANGZHOU: Sarawakian para-athlete Muhammad Nur Syaiful Zulkafli secured Malaysia’s first gold medal in the ongoing 4th Para Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Muhammad Nur not only secured the gold in the men’s SB4 100 metres breaststroke event, but also established a new record with an astonishing time of 1:46.78. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community […]

Good-looking Latif Romly woos fans in torch run

HANGZHOU: Handsome national long jump champion Datuk Abdul Latif Romly was an instant hit among members of the public, especially women here as he paraded at the 2022 Asian Para Games torch relay event, here, today. The 26-year-old double gold medalist of the Paralympic Games was greeted with thunderous cheers before being surrounded by female […]

2022 Asian Games: Stage is set for national para-athletes to show their mettle

HANGZHOU: Thirteen days after the 2022 Asian Games came to a close, it is now the turn of the nation’s 113 ‘extraordinary’ athletes to display their prowess when 2022 Para Asian Games officially opens, here tomorrow. Armed with the same fighting spirit, the national warriors will be shouldering the country’s honour in 14 of the […]