'Malaysia can hit nine or more golds at Asian Games'
SUNGAI PETANI: Malaysia, having already achieved their six-gold target at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, are now targeting nine golds.
Sungai Petani: Malaysia, already having secured their six-gold target at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, are now aiming for nine gold medals. Youth and Sports Minister Dr Taufiq Johari believes that several ongoing events will keep national athletes motivated in their pursuit of additional gold medals. Historically, Malaysia's highest gold haul at the Asiad was nine, achieved in the 2010 Guangzhou Games, where the country earned nine golds, 18 silvers, and 14 bronzes.
Currently, Malaysia's tally stands at 6-2-9. The six gold medals were earned from karate (two), squash (two), e-sports (one), and sepak takraw (one). The minister expressed optimism about surpassing the nine-gold mark, saying it would mark a new chapter in Malaysian sporting history. However, the initial goal of six gold medals has already been accomplished, and anything beyond that is considered a bonus.
The minister also mentioned that the government will reward athletes who set new national records in their respective events, following his recent presentation of the Madani School Adoption Project at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Taman Keladi.
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