Injury heartbreak for Azeem in Asian Games 100m final [WATCH]

NAGOYA: Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi, the national sprinter of Malaysia, faced a heartbreaking setback at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, as an injury forced him to retire mid-race during the 100-metre final. The 22-year-old completed the race in eighth place with a time of 14.65 seconds, struggling to finish due to the pain caused by his injury at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. Despite his determination, Azeem was unable to repeat his bronze medal performance from the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.

Thailand's Puripol Boonson, however, displayed remarkable resilience and secured his position as Asia's fastest man by defending his title with a time of 9.90 seconds. This achievement also saw him break his own Asian Games record of 9.91 seconds, which he had set earlier in the semi-finals. Oman's Ali Al Balushi clinched the silver medal with a time of 10.04 seconds, while his fellow countryman Malham Al Balushi claimed the bronze medal, also with a time of 10.04 seconds.