Aichi-Nagoya:The Malaysian sepak takraw team clinched the country's fourth gold medal in the men's team regu event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, marking a significant achievement after a 36-year wait since their last victory in the 1990 Beijing edition.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, this victory adds to Malaysia's gold tally, which includes previous successes in karate and e-sports, and provides a momentum boost as the Games progress into crucial stages.
In squash, S. Sivasangari advanced to the semi-finals in her quest to defend the women's singles title, while Aira Azman exited after the quarter-finals. The mixed doubles team of C. Ameeshenraj and Rachel Arnold also moved into the semi-finals, maintaining hopes for further medals.
In track and field, Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi could not defend his 100-meter bronze due to an injury, and Shereen Samson Vallabouy did not advance to the women's 400m final. The athletics team is still in pursuit of its first medal at these Games.
The Malaysian contingent experienced a day of mixed fortunes, with significant triumphs in sepak takraw and squash and setbacks in athletics, as the event progresses into a more competitive phase.