Zahid applauds national heroes after historic sepak takraw gold
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated the national men’s sepak takraw squad on winning the team regu gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.
KUALA LUMPUR - Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed his congratulations to Malaysia's national men's sepak takraw team after their historic victory in winning the gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. In a Facebook post, he shared the news, stating that the 36-year wait for the country to reclaim gold in the event has finally come to an end.
Zahid praised the team's achievement, calling it a proud moment for Malaysia. He encouraged the national heroes to continue making the nation proud on the world stage. The men's team won the gold after defeating Thailand 2-0 in the final at the Paloma Mizuho Arena. This victory marked Malaysia's fourth gold medal at the games, replicating the feat achieved at the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing.
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