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PM Anwar hails Zuhairie's historic gold at 2026 Asian Para Games
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated para track cyclist Zuhairie on securing Malaysia's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games, marking a significant achievement for the national para-sports contingent.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his congratulations to national para track cyclist Zuhairie following the athlete's gold medal victory at the 2026 Asian Para Games, underscoring the milestone as Malaysia's opening gold of the regional competition.
The achievement represents a breakthrough moment for Malaysian para-athletics on the continental stage, with Zuhairie's triumph in track cycling demonstrating the growing competitiveness of the nation's para-sports programme.
Anwar's acknowledgement of the victory highlights the government's continued support for athletes competing at the highest levels of adaptive sports. The para track cycling discipline has emerged as a key area of strength within Malaysia's para-sports ecosystem.
The 2026 Asian Para Games, which showcases elite para-athletes from across the region, provides a crucial platform for Malaysian competitors to test their capabilities against international opposition and contribute medal tallies to the national tally.
Zuhairie's gold medal achievement is expected to inspire further development within Malaysia's para-cycling programme and broader adaptive sports initiatives.