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Angie bags maiden Asian title
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025
Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025
By: GL Oh Text Size: (From left) Asyraf, Angie and Eva with their medals. Kota Kinabalu: World champion Angie Yan Jia Chi captured the Asian U23 female wai kru title for the first time at the IFMA Asian Muaythai Championship 2025 held in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam on Wednesday. She defeated Indonesian Junetha Melva Christia in the final round to take her second title of the year following the earlier triumph at the IFMA Senior World Championship 2025 U23 in Turkey. Fellow Sabahans Asraf Danial and Eva Anastasia also did extremely well for the national team by delivering two silvers in the U23 category. Asraf came in second behind LJ Rafael Yasay of the Philippines in the male wai kru discipline, while Eva lost the final in the female's 45kg combat to Kazakhstan's Dayana Duisengali and had to settle for the silver. Malaysia, represented by only six athletes, finished seventh overall in the competition with two golds, two silvers and one bronze. The other gold was won by team captain Mohd Wassof Rumijam in the U23 male – 54kg combat, while the bronze from Damia Husna in the U23 female – 45kg combat. State coach Cyrille Dhillon Tahing, who was appointed head coach for the contingent, was proud of the achievement. 'I'm extremely proud of the dedication, discipline, and heart displayed by our athletes throughout the IFMA Asian Championship. 'This success is the result of strong teamwork and tireless effort from the athletes and everyone working behind the scenes. 'It will undoubtedly inspire and motivate more young athletes in the country to aim higher and pursue success on the international stage. 'Special recognition goes to our three Sabahan athletes who showed incredible spirit and composure on the international stage. 'Their outstanding performances reflect not only their personal commitment, but also the rising standard of Muaythai in Sabah as a whole. 'Angie's gold and Asyraf's silver in wai kru, and Eva's silver in combat are testament to their hard work and strong fighting spirit,' he said. He also expressed his gratitude to the national and state body as well as the Sabah Sports Council. 'I would like to sincerely thank the Malaysia Muaythai Association for the trust and support given to me to lead the national team, and also to Sabah Muaythai Association and Sabah Sports Council for their continuous support.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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