{
  "id": 6404826,
  "title": "CDM eyes 'bonus' golds at Asian Para Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/cdm-eyes-bonus-golds-at-asian-para-games",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T09:59:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/09/1529123/cdm-eyes-bonus-golds-asian-para-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - National team chef de mission Tan Chee Keong is confident Malaysia can secure bonus gold medals at the impending Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games (Oct 18-24). The squad of 73 athletes, participating in 10 out of 18 sports, has a set goal of six gold, 10 silver and 18 bronze medals. Chee Keong anticipates success from events including badminton, boccia, athletics, swimming, cycling, table tennis, powerlifting and wheelchair tennis.\n\nHe believes the team's performance in previous international competitions, including Asian events, will bolster the team's chances. Tan is optimistic that some of the athletes earmarked for silver positions could outperform expectations, potentially earning bonus golds for the Malaysian contingent.\n\nDeputy chef de mission Yazid Shoib, a former Le Tour de Langkawi chief executive officer, will support Tan during the games. Malaysia's contingent will include 14-year-old swimmer Elysha Cheong, the youngest athlete from the country, alongside 53-year-old Lee Chee Hoong, the most senior member. The nation achieved a commendable seventh-place finish at the 2023 Hangzhou edition of the Para Games, with seven gold, 15 silver and 17 bronze medals.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: National contingent chef de mission, Tan Chee Keong, is optimistic Malaysia can score some 'bonus' gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Oct 18-24.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}