{
  "id": 9883564,
  "title": "Azeem refuses to let injury derail his Asian Games campaign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/azeem-refuses-to-let-injury-derail-his-asian-games-campaign",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T02:11:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/09/1541392/azeem-refuses-let-injury-derail-his-asian-games-campaign"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA: Sprinter Azeem Fahmi has vowed to keep competing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games despite suffering an injury during the men's 100m final. The 22-year-old admitted that injury is every athlete's greatest fear, but remains optimistic about his future. \"Everything happens for a reason,\" Azeem stated on social media, emphasizing his belief that no athlete wants to go through such a setback. He added that while he has done everything possible to reach his current position, he trusts that God has a better plan in store. Injuries did force Azeem to slow down during the final, where he finished eighth in 14.65 seconds. The Malaysian athlete, who previously won bronze at the Hangzhou Games in 2023 with a time of 10.11 seconds, is set to return in the men's 4x100m relay on Sunday, followed by the mixed 4x100m relay on Monday. However, his participation will depend on the progress of his injury and additional medical evaluations. Azeem expressed gratitude to his supporters and acknowledged those who may have doubted him. Meanwhile, Thailand's Puripol Boonson claimed the 100m gold with a Games-record time of 9.90 seconds. Oman's Ali Al Balushi took silver in 10.04 seconds, while his fellow countryman, Malham Al Balushi, secured bronze in 10.11 seconds.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA: Sprinter Azeem Fahmi, who suffered an injury during the men’s 100m final on Friday, is determined to continue competing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asia Games.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sprinter Azeem Fahmi injured during Asian Games 100m final",
    "Azeem optimistic, trusts God's plan despite setback",
    "Competing in relay events Sunday and Monday pending injury recovery"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Azeem Fahmi's determination to press on with his Asian Games campaign despite injury suggests he is prioritizing his team's relay events and his long-term prospects over immediate individual success.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}