Malaysia athletes perform strongly at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

Malaysian athletes have made strong starts at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The national sepak takraw squad secured a 3-0 victory against host nation Japan in Group B. While the win was decisive, head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun noted areas for improvement, specifically citing defensive lapses in the first regu and service errors by the third regu. The team is preparing for upcoming matches against the Philippines, India, and the Philippines.

In squash, world number five S Sivasangari is aiming to defend her gold medals from the Hangzhou 2022 games. The 27-year-old athlete stated that the tournament serves as a critical pathway for qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Following intensive training in Prague and recent PSA tournament appearances in London and Qatar, Sivasangari emphasized that mental preparation will be key to managing the added pressure of Olympic qualification.