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Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry has committed RM4.1 million to weightlifting development in 2026 and is reviewing a request for an additional RM1 million annually, signalling strong government backing for the sport.
National track cyclist Lau New Joe has been cleared to return to Malaysia following a crash during the men's 10-kilometre scratch race at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Despite sustaining facial bone fractures and dental injuries, medical scans revealed no internal bleeding.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has encouraged Malaysia's badminton doubles pairs following their second-place finishes at the 2026 Taiwan Open, urging them to bounce back stronger despite losing in the finals.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised judoka Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed for securing Malaysia's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in judo at Glasgow 2026, marking a historic moment for the nation's combat sports programme.
Amir Daniel has become Malaysia's first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallist, winning the men's under-81kg title at Glasgow 2026. His mother attributes his success to unwavering determination displayed since childhood.
Malaysia has achieved its five-gold medal target at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with para long jump world record holder Datuk Abdul Latif Romly clinching the final gold medal in wet and cold conditions at Scotstoun Stadium.
Malaysia will host the Bahrain Gulf Air Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4, 2026, with Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid saying the event will substantially boost tourism, investment, and the country's global profile.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan for clinching Malaysia's maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal, celebrating the achievement as a watershed moment for national sporting excellence.
Weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan delivered Malaysia's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, lifting 273 kg in the men's 60 kg category and setting a new Games record.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that a major announcement regarding Malaysia's possible return to the Formula One calendar will be made within days, with discussions intensifying about hosting a race later this year.
Malaysian powerlifting star Bonnie Bunyau Gustin has won bronze at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, falling short in his bid to defend the gold medal he claimed four years ago in Birmingham. The two-time Paralympic champion attributes the loss to a controversial refereeing decision.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to support national Muay Thai athlete Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib as he attempts to win the ONE Interim Strawweight title, potentially becoming Malaysia's first combat sports world champion.
Penang-based retired civil engineer SG Lim channelled his grief following his wife's death into a transformative 2,200km marathon across Peninsular Malaysia, supporting child cancer awareness and fundraising with the National Cancer Society Malaysia.
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Two Malaysian badminton pairs have progressed to the Japan Open 2026 semifinals in Tokyo. Jimmy-Su Yin pulled off a major upset against Denmark's third seeds, while Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin defeated the American duo to advance.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Federation have signed a three-year agreement to support athlete education, research, and talent development in the traditional sport.
Malaysia has unveiled 'Celebrating Unity' as the official theme for the 2027 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games, with a new mascot named Tuah representing modern heroism and regional solidarity.
Malaysian pair Ahmad Redzuan Zulwaqqarizal and Low Zi Yu captured the Asian Junior Championships mixed doubles title in Japan, snapping a 19-year championship drought for the nation in the category.
Pahang's government has committed RM3.5 million to develop football, netball and sepak takraw, with plans to increase netball funding by RM500,000 next year as part of its strategy to produce competitive national athletes.
Malaysia's junior men's hockey squad has departed for Japan to compete in five test matches against Japanese teams, laying groundwork for September's 2026 Junior Asia Cup in China.
National mixed doubles player Toh Ee Wei has successfully completed knee surgery in Melbourne to repair an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained at the Singapore Open. The Badminton Association of Malaysia pledges continued medical support during her recovery.
Coach Nova Widianto believes rising shuttler Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan must develop mental resilience and strong character to sustain her badminton career, beyond her evident technical talent.