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Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry has allocated RM4.1 million for weightlifting development this year and is considering an additional RM1 million annual funding request from the Malaysia Weightlifting Federation following the sport's strong performance at the Commonwealth Games.
Amir Daniel has become Malaysia's first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallist, triumphing at Glasgow 2026. His mother credits his lifelong determination—visible even as a four-year-old—for the historic achievement.
Malaysia has surpassed its five-gold-medal target at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing seven gold, three silver and three bronze medals so far, reflecting the effectiveness of its integrated sports development system.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised track cyclist Mohd Azizulhasni Awang for capturing gold in the men's keirin at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, ending a 16-year drought for the prestigious title.
Malaysia has achieved its five-gold medal target at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Para long jumper Datuk Abdul Latif Romly secured the fifth gold, while weightlifter Muhammad Hafizuddin Roslin delivered the fourth earlier in the day.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that a major decision concerning Malaysia's potential return to the Formula One calendar will be revealed imminently, with developments having progressed significantly.
Labuan-born karate champion Syarulniza Abdul Jamil has won bronze at the Russian Open Championship 2026 in Sochi, reinforcing Malaysia's competitive standing in international martial arts competition.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan on securing Malaysia's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal, marking a significant achievement in the nation's sporting history.
Radio Televisyen Malaysia plans to announce broadcasting rights for multiple major sporting events following its successful free-to-air coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that news about Malaysia's potential return to the Formula One calendar will come shortly, as the government explores hosting the prestigious motorsport event.
Malaysia is being assessed as a potential host for a Formula 1 race in October following geopolitical disruptions to the 2024 calendar. The Youth and Sports Ministry is in discussions with F1 management.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to support national Muay Thai athlete Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib as he competes for the ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship this Friday against Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
Malaysia's Japan Open badminton campaign concluded in Tokyo as mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin and men's doubles duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin fell in the semi-finals.
Malaysian badminton pairs Jimmy-Su Yin and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin advanced to the Japan Open 2026 semifinals in Tokyo, with the unseeded mixed doubles duo pulling off a major upset.
Malaysia has unveiled 'Celebrating Unity' as the official theme for the 2027 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games, with a new human-inspired mascot called Tuah designed to embody regional solidarity.
Malaysia's veteran hockey association has secured RM1.36 million in funding to support the national squad's participation in the 2026 Masters Hockey World Cup, scheduled for July-August in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Malaysia has secured a five-year extension of its MotoGP contract through 2031, with Cabinet backing. The 2024 event generated RM694 million in economic impact and over 4,400 jobs.
Malaysia has been chosen as the permanent headquarters for the Association of Pickleball Players' Asia operations, cementing its role as the region's sporting hub. The Leapmotor APP Penang Open 2026 will launch the inaugural APP Asia Tour across multiple countries.