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The Star
10 hours ago
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- The Star
Indian Open: Muhammad Azeem wins gold, Danish Iftikhar bronze in 100m sprint
KUALA LUMPUR: National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi and Danish Iftikhar Muhammad Roslee dominated the podium in the men's 100m sprint at the Indian Open Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar on Sunday (Aug 10). National record holder Muhammad Azeem won the gold with a time of 10.35s, while Danish won the bronze with a time of 10.50s, while Sri Lankan Chamod Yodhasinghe finished second with a time of 10.43s to take the silver. Both sprinters had qualified for the final after Muhammad Azeem won Heat 2 and Danish finished third in Heat 2, an achievement that mirrored the podium finish. – Bernama
The Sun
10 hours ago
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- The Sun
Muhammad Azeem wins gold, Danish takes bronze at Indian Open 100m sprint
NATIONAL sprinters Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi and Danish Iftikhar Muhammad Roslee made Malaysia proud at the Indian Open Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar. Muhammad Azeem claimed gold with a time of 10.35 seconds in the men's 100m sprint. Danish Iftikhar secured bronze with a time of 10.50 seconds, adding to Malaysia's medal tally. Sri Lanka's Chamod Yodhasinghe finished second with 10.43 seconds, taking home the silver medal. Both Malaysian athletes had earlier qualified for the final after strong performances in the heats. Muhammad Azeem won Heat 2, while Danish finished third in the same heat. Their podium finish today mirrored their earlier success in the qualifying rounds. The achievement highlights Malaysia's growing strength in international sprinting competitions. - Bernama
The Sun
7 days ago
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- The Sun
Sprinter Azeem aims to make amends for WUG setback at Indian Open
KUALA LUMPUR: National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi will head to the Indian Open Athletics Championships, to be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from Aug 10, bent on making amends for his disappointing performance at last month's Rhine-Ruhr World University Games (WUG). Despite making history at the WUG by becoming the first Malaysian to make the men's 100-metre (m) final and finishing fourth in 10.35 seconds (s), the 21-year-old feels that it did not reflect his true performance, having clocked a season best of 10.20s in the United States in May. 'I am quite disappointed with myself because I know I could have done better (at the WUG). I'm not satisfied with the 10.35s that I clocked at the WUG. 'That's why I am going back to the drawing board with my coach to be better prepared for the Indian Open. I'm looking forward to doing something (special) in my next outing,' said the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games 100m bronze medallist when met recently. In Germany, other than finishing fourth in the blue riband event, Muhammad Azeem also advanced to the semi-finals of the 200m event and helped the national 4x100m quartet reach the final. The Indian Open is a bronze-level Continental Tour athletics event organised by World Athletics, Meanwhile, Muhammad Azeem still has not decided whether to compete in the Malaysian Open Athletics Championships, slated to be held from Aug 29-31. He said this is because the competition date clashed with the start of his lecture schedule at Auburn University in the United States. 'One setback if I don't compete is that it offers ranking points,' added the sprinter, who holds the national 100m record of 10.09s. Muhammad Azeem was crowned the Sprint King at the 2024 edition of the Malaysian Open when he stormed to victory in 10.43s - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
25-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
WUG 2025: Azeem fails to make 200m final, admits not ready for two events
BOCHUM (Germany): National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi failed to qualify for the men's 200-metre (m) final at the 2025 Rhine-Ruhr World University Games (WUG) in Lohrheidestadion here early Friday morning Malaysian time. The 21-year-old Auburn University student clocked 21.51 seconds (s), slower than his first-round time of 21.26s set yesterday. South Africa's Bayanda Walaza, who claimed the 100m title, maintained his strong performance by topping the heat with a time of 20.76s, followed by Adria Medero of Spain (20.77s) and Christopher Ius of Australia (20.85s). Speaking to reporters after the race, Muhammad Azeem admitted to suffering from fatigue after competing over four consecutive days, including the 100m event. "I still ran today to prove that I belong here, and I want to compete, not just participate. After today's race, I realised my body's condition isn't ready to handle two events in one meet. "But this is a good preparation for 2026 because I plan to run in both the 100m and 200m. The vision is clearer now, so I wouldn't say I'm disappointed because I know this isn't my main event," he said. According to Muhammad Azeem, this was his first time competing in two events at a single meet since his school days. "It's definitely tough. If you look at it, only Walaza is doing well in both events, and the rest specialise in the 200m. "For me, the 200m is a good race because it helps improve my 100m, especially in terms of top-end speed. That's why my coach and I are planning to focus on both events next year," said the Teluk Intan-born sprinter. Muhammad Azeem's personal best for the 200m stands at 20.79s, which he set in April at a championship in Florida - his sole appearance in the event this year before WUG. His personal best is just 0.02s behind the national record of 20.77s held by Russel Alexander Nasir Taib. Next, Muhammad Azeem, who finished fourth in the 100m, will join the national 4x100m relay squad for the heats scheduled for early Saturday Malaysian time. Meanwhile, the national mixed 4x400m quartet of Umar Osman, Muhammad Aidil Azhar Azrul Hisyam, Nurul Aliah Maisarah Nor Azmi and Chelsea Cassiopea Evalli Bopulas missed out on a place in the final after finishing last in heat two of round one with a time of 3 minutes 31.72s. In badminton, Malaysia's Eogene Ewe and Wong Ling Ching advanced to the singles quarter-finals after victories in the round of 16 at the Westenergie Sporthalle in Mulheim an der Ruhr. Eogene beat Thailand's Wongsup Wongsup-In 15-12, 15-9 to set up a clash with Ting Yen Chen of Taiwan, while Ling Ching defeated compatriot Siti Zulaikha Muhammad Azmi 15-3, 15-12 to face India's Devika Sihag next.
The Sun
25-07-2025
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- The Sun
Azeem falls short in 200m at WUG, shifts focus to 4x100m
NATIONAL sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi failed to qualify for the men's 200-metre (m) final at the 2025 Rhine-Ruhr World University Games (WUG) in Lohrheidestadion here early Friday morning Malaysian time. The 21-year-old Auburn University student clocked 21.51 seconds (s), slower than his first-round time of 21.26s set yesterday. South Africa's Bayanda Walaza, who claimed the 100m title, maintained his strong performance by topping the heat with a time of 20.76s, followed by Adria Medero of Spain (20.77s) and Christopher Ius of Australia (20.85s). Speaking to reporters after the race, Muhammad Azeem admitted to suffering from fatigue after competing over four consecutive days, including the 100m event. 'I still ran today to prove that I belong here, and I want to compete, not just participate. After today's race, I realised my body's condition isn't ready to handle two events in one meet. 'But this is a good preparation for 2026 because I plan to run in both the 100m and 200m. The vision is clearer now, so I wouldn't say I'm disappointed because I know this isn't my main event,' he said. According to Muhammad Azeem, this was his first time competing in two events at a single meet since his school days. 'It's definitely tough. If you look at it, only Walaza is doing well in both events, and the rest specialise in the 200m. 'For me, the 200m is a good race because it helps improve my 100m, especially in terms of top-end speed. That's why my coach and I are planning to focus on both events next year,' said the Teluk Intan-born sprinter. Muhammad Azeem's personal best for the 200m stands at 20.79s, which he set in April at a championship in Florida - his sole appearance in the event this year before WUG. His personal best is just 0.02s behind the national record of 20.77s held by Russel Alexander Nasir Taib. Next, Muhammad Azeem, who finished fourth in the 100m, will join the national 4x100m relay squad for the heats scheduled for early Saturday Malaysian time. Meanwhile, the national mixed 4x400m quartet of Umar Osman, Muhammad Aidil Azhar Azrul Hisyam, Nurul Aliah Maisarah Nor Azmi and Chelsea Cassiopea Evalli Bopulas missed out on a place in the final after finishing last in heat two of round one with a time of 3 minutes 31.72s. In badminton, Malaysia's Eogene Ewe and Wong Ling Ching advanced to the singles quarter-finals after victories in the round of 16 at the Westenergie Sporthalle in Mulheim an der Ruhr. Eogene beat Thailand's Wongsup Wongsup-In 15-12, 15-9 to set up a clash with Ting Yen Chen of Taiwan, while Ling Ching defeated compatriot Siti Zulaikha Muhammad Azmi 15-3, 15-12 to face India's Devika Sihag next - BERNAMA
