{
  "id": 9759169,
  "title": "Anwar hails Malaysia’s Asian Games sepak takraw gold after 36-year wait",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/anwar-hails-malaysias-asian-games-sepak-takraw-gold-after-36-year-wait",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T11:44:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/25/anwar-hails-malaysias-asian-games-sepak-takraw-gold-after-36-year-wait/236526"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Malaysia's national men's sepak takraw team has claimed a historic gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, ending a 36-year wait for the country's first gold in the event. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised the team's achievement, describing it as a highly meaningful victory and a source of pride for all Malaysians. The team defeated Thailand 2-0 in the final at the Paloma Mizuho Arena, reclaiming the title they last won in 1990 when they defeated the same opponents in Beijing. This win marks Malaysia's fourth gold medal at Asiad 2026.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Malaysia strengthens bonds with Central Asian countries in higher education",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/malaysia-strengthens-bonds-with-central-asian-countries-in-higher",
        "published": "2026-09-25T09:04:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar hails Malaysia’s Asian Games sepak takraw gold after 36-year wait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/anwar-hails-malaysias-asian-games-sepak-takraw-gold-after-36-year-wait-9760961",
        "published": "2026-09-25T11:44:11.000Z"
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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."
}