Asian Games: Malaysia-Thailand takraw rivalry part 2
NAGOYA: The Malaysian contingent, who have met their six-gold target at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with less than a week to go, look to build on their achievements today.
In the Asian Games held in Nagoya, Malaysia has made a strong showing, with six gold medals already secured. Today, the Malaysian contingent aims to build on these achievements, with medal chances across various sports. In sepaktakraw, the men's inter-regu final between Malaysia and Thailand is particularly significant, as Malaysia ended a 36-year wait by defeating Thailand in the team regu final just days earlier.
In diving, Nur Eilisha Rania and Pandelela Rinong will compete in the women's 10m platform preliminaries, while Syafiq Puteh and Yong Rui Jie will participate in the men's 3m springboard preliminary round. In track cycling, the national team will kick off their campaign at the Izu Velodrome, with several athletes competing in the team sprint qualification.
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