{
  "id": 9759138,
  "title": "Zahid applauds national heroes after historic sepak takraw gold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/zahid-applauds-national-heroes-after-historic-sepak-takraw-gold",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T11:39:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1541155/zahid-applauds-national-heroes-after-historic-sepak-takraw-gold"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed his congratulations to Malaysia's national men's sepak takraw team after their historic victory in winning the gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. In a Facebook post, he shared the news, stating that the 36-year wait for the country to reclaim gold in the event has finally come to an end. Zahid praised the team's achievement, calling it a proud moment for Malaysia. He encouraged the national heroes to continue making the nation proud on the world stage. The men's team won the gold after defeating Thailand 2-0 in the final at the Paloma Mizuho Arena. This victory marked Malaysia's fourth gold medal at the games, replicating the feat achieved at the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated the national men’s sepak takraw squad on winning the team regu gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.",
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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."
}