(Asiad) S. Korea's gold-medal hopes span modern pentathlon to archery at Asian Games
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is expected to begin its gold-me...
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 — Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari believes that the goal of securing six gold medals at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games is realistic. This optimistic assessment was reached after considering the athletes' capabilities, the dedication of sports associations, and the athletes' rigorous training. "We are very optimistic and positive about what the contingent, athletes, coaches and all sports associations can deliver," Dr Johari stated.
Dr Johari emphasized the significance of mental preparation, cautioning that unexpected technical issues or mental state changes could impact performance despite the athletes' extensive training. He highlighted the importance of winning medals to prepare for future competitions like the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Dr Johari, who will attend the Games from Sept 18 to 24, also mentioned that the welfare of the contingent is being carefully monitored due to unfavorable weather conditions in Japan.
The Malaysian national contingent, led by national contingent chef de mission Datuk Sumali Reduan, comprises 352 athletes and 185 officials, competing in 30 of the 43 sports and 156 of the 469 events. Notably, 15 athletes are part of the Road to Gold programme, 158 are in the podium programme, 14 are in the development programme, and 165 are under sports association programmes.
Thirteen sports are identified as potential medal contributors, including track cycling, badminton, archery, diving, squash, sepak takraw, hockey, athletics, sailing, karate, wushu, e-sports, and shooting.
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