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The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Muhammad Irfan plans to break national discus throw record
FRESH from his bronze medal win at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, national discus thrower Muhammad Irfan Shamsuddin has declared his intention of breaking his national record. He described his current fitness level as being most satisfactory in the past several years, and plans to make the most of it to beat the 62.55 metre (m) throw he made at the Austrian Athletics Championship in Linz, Austria in 2017. He also revealed that he has discussed with his coach Frank Petrovic about the need to compete abroad, especially in Europe at the end of June or July, to measure the true level of his current performance but it would depend on being able to secure sponsorship. 'Honestly, my current shape is like when I was 23 or 24, I have more speed, lighter and more explosive. So I don't want to waste it by just competing in Malaysia. 'I've tasted success in Southeast Asia, my main focus is the gold in the Asian Games or the Asian Championship and obviously I need to go abroad for the moment of a hit throw,' the six SEA Games gold medalist told reporters at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after returning home from the 2025 Asian Athletics Championship, where he was the only Malaysian to win a medal with his throw of 58.82 m. He also credited his coach for his current performance and physical levels. 'What I am doing is being me. I mean, I eat right, rest well and at the same time, I don't put too much pressure on myself. What I have now is the result of my and my coach's hard work,' he added.
Barnama
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Muhammad Irfan Shines With Bronze At Asian Athletics C'ships In South Korea
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) – National athlete Muhammad Irfan Shamsuddin shone on the continental stage today after capturing a bronze medal in the men's discus throw final at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea. Muhammad Irfan delivered a strong performance with a throw of 58.82 metres (m), finishing behind China's Abuduaini Tuergong, who clinched gold with a 63.47m distance while Japan's Masateru Yugami secured silver with a distance of 60.38m. 'Alhamdulillah, a bronze medal was won by Muhammad Irfan in the discus event. The achievement sees Irfan as the third best in Asia!,' Malaysia Athletics said in their official Facebook page.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia eyes medal win at 2025 Asian Athletics
MALAYSIA Athletics (MA) president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim is confident that the national squad will not return home empty-handed from the five-day Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea from Wednesday (May 27). He said that this is based on the performances of the athletes bound for the championships and the presence of discus thrower Muhammad Irfan Shamsuddin, who won a medal in the previous edition two years ago. 'That is my opinion (that we won't return empty-handed). Based on the achievements of some of our athletes, they have won medals before, like Irfan has won a silver and a bronze. 'So, we hope all those competing there (in Gumi) will give their best,' he told reporters when met at the flag handing-over ceremony to the national team who will be competing in Gumi. Malaysia will be sending 29 athletes to Gumi, comprising 18 men and 11 women. In the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok, Malaysia won a bronze medal through Muhammad Irfan, who hurled the discus to a distance of 59.63 metres.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Asian Athletics meet: Malaysia won't return home empty-handed
MALAYSIA Athletics (MA) president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim is confident that the national squad will not return home empty-handed from the five-day Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea from Wednesday (May 27). He said that this is based on the performances of the athletes bound for the championships and the presence of discus thrower Muhammad Irfan Shamsuddin, who won a medal in the previous edition two years ago. 'That is my opinion (that we won't return empty-handed). Based on the achievements of some of our athletes, they have won medals before, like Irfan has won a silver and a bronze. 'So, we hope all those competing there (in Gumi) will give their best,' he told reporters when met at the flag handing-over ceremony to the national team who will be competing in Gumi. Malaysia will be sending 29 athletes to Gumi, comprising 18 men and 11 women. In the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok, Malaysia won a bronze medal through Muhammad Irfan, who hurled the discus to a distance of 59.63 metres.
Barnama
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Asian Athletics Meet: Malaysia Won't Return Home Empty-handed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Athletics (MA) president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim is confident that the national squad will not return home empty-handed from the five-day Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea from Wednesday (May 27). He said that this is based on the performances of the athletes bound for the championships and the presence of discus thrower Muhammad Irfan Shamsuddin, who won a medal in the previous edition two years ago. "That is my opinion (that we won't return empty-handed). Based on the achievements of some of our athletes, they have won medals before, like Irfan has won a silver and a bronze.
