Malaysia's sepak takraw heroes, Thai speedster and China's aqua kid steal the show
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia finally ended their 36-year wait for the men's team regu sepak takraw gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, while China's Zhang Zhanshuo and Thailand's Puripol Boonson also produced record-breaking performances on Day Five.
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia finally achieved their long-awaited goal of winning the men's sepak takraw gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, ending a 36-year drought. China's Zhang Zhanshuo and Thailand's Puripol Boonson also delivered exceptional performances on Day Five. The Malaysian team, comprising Syahir Rosdi, Farhan Adam, and Azlan Alias, emerged victorious in the final, defeating Thailand 2-0 with scores of 15-9, 5-15, and 15-11.
This achievement marked Malaysia's second consecutive win over Thailand in a team-regulation final at a multi-sport Games, following their success at the recent Thailand SEA Games. Meanwhile, in other events, China's swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo set a new Asian Games record by winning seven gold medals in a single edition, while Thai speedster Puripol Boonson also made history by becoming the first Thai man to win the men's 100m title at the Asiad since 1978.
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