[UPDATED] Bronze fuels Identity V squad's SEA Games gold ambitions
AICHI: Malaysia’s Identity V squad will use their bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as motivation to chase gold when the country hosts the 2027 SEA Games.
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Malaysia's Identity V squad views their bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as motivation to aim for gold when the country hosts the 2027 SEA Games. Team captain Gan Hoon Ming expressed disappointment after the squad fell short of the final, losing 2-0 to Japan in the semi-finals. Despite the loss, Hoon Ming emphasized that the Asian Games experience provided valuable motivation to return stronger.
In the best-of-three format, Malaysia lost the first match 5-3 to Japan, but managed to draw 4-4 in the second match before Japan dominated the deciding round with an 8-1 victory. Hoon Ming highlighted that facing Japan's strong team offered crucial experience against one of Asia's top contenders. The squad has faced Japan three times, with one win and two defeats, including Wednesday's semi-final.
Hoon Ming stated that playing against Japan's skilled players helped the team identify areas for improvement, and they will use this experience to enhance their performance in the future. While proud to have won a bronze medal for Malaysia, Hoon Ming acknowledged the belief that the team could have achieved more, such as gold or silver.
The squad's primary focus now is to prepare for the 2027 SEA Games, with the aim of winning gold on home soil.
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