Anwar congratulates athletes as Malaysia add three more Asian Games golds
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Malaysian athletes after the national contingent secured three more gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan today.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim extended congratulations to Malaysian athletes after the team earned three additional gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The Prime Minister praised the athletes' exceptional skill and determination, bringing Malaysia's gold medal count to nine. The three gold medals were won by track cyclist Mohd Azizulhasni Awang in the men's keirin, and by Malaysia's women's and men's squash team in the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena.
In the women's final, Malaysia defeated Hong Kong 2-1, while the men's team outpaced Pakistan 2-0. Anwar urged Malaysians to continue praying for the athletes competing in tomorrow's finals, including the men's padel pair and the men's hockey squad.
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