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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.
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.
Gymnast Rachel Yeoh qualified for the uneven bars final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, joining teammate Sharul Aimy in advancing to apparatus finals. Malaysia delivered mixed performances across multiple sports on the second competition day.
Malaysian athletes experienced contrasting fortunes on day two of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with swimming disappointments offset by successes in lawn bowling and artistic gymnastics.