PM Anwar hails three more golds as Malaysia matches best-ever Asian Games haul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim celebrated the remarkable achievement of Malaysian athletes as they secured three more gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the accomplishment as a proud moment that showcased the athletes' exceptional skills and unwavering determination.

The latest gold medal haul propelled Malaysia's total gold medal count to nine, mirroring the nation's highest-ever tally at the Asian Games, achieved during the 2010 Guangzhou edition. The three gold medals were won by national track cycling star Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang in the men's keirin event at the Izu Velodrome, and by Malaysia's dominant performances in the women's and men's team squash events at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also encouraged Malaysians to continue praying for the success of the athletes competing in the upcoming finals, urging continued support as the battle for gold intensified with the men's padel pairing and the men's hockey squad.