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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Hoe Yean's silver sparks hope for more WUG 2025 medals
NATIONAL swimming ace Khiew Hoe Yean's impressive feat is hoped to spark more success for the Malaysian contingent at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games (WUG) here. Malaysia's chef de mission (CDM) to WUG 2025, Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Hafiz Yusoff, said Hoe Yean's silver medal in the men's 400-metre freestyle event yesterday not only ended a 34-year wait, but was also sweetened by a new national record. With Hoe Yean's achievement, Mohd Hafiz believed the national contingent was on the right track to achieving its target of seven medals regardless of colour. 'We expect that Hoe Yean's achievement will generate momentum for more medal-winning performances in upcoming events. 'I believe the Malaysian contingent is now on the best path to achieving the targeted medals. We hope all athletes will deliver their best to achieve personal bests and, secondly, reach the podium,' he told reporters here. Yesterday (early morning Malaysian time), Hoe Yean made history by clinching the silver medal in a thrilling final at the Schwimm-und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark in Berlin, marking Malaysia's first medal of the current edition. In that race, Hoe Yean also erased his own national record of 3 minutes 48.36 seconds by clocking 3:47.38s. The success ended Malaysia's 34-year medal drought in swimming at WUG, last achieved by Jeffrey Ong, who won silver in the men's 1,500m freestyle at the 1991 edition in Sheffield. Mohd Hafiz also took the opportunity to visit the swimming team in Berlin and presented Hoe Yean with a victory token in appreciation of his achievement. 'I extend my heartiest congratulations to Hoe Yean and the swimming team for their excellent performance and for achieving a brilliant success for the country,' he said. WUG 2025, held from July 16 to 27, offers 234 gold medals across 19 sports. Malaysia, targeting seven medals regardless of colour, are competing in six sports – gymnastics, badminton, archery, athletics, swimming and taekwondo – with a total of 64 athletes participating. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Hoe Yean's Silver Sparks Hope For More WUG 2025 Medals
From Ahmad Nazrin Syahmi Mohamad Arif ESSEN (Germany), July 18 (Bernama) -- National swimming ace Khiew Hoe Yean's impressive feat is hoped to spark more success for the Malaysian contingent at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games (WUG) here. Malaysia's chef de mission (CDM) to WUG 2025, Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Hafiz Yusoff, said Hoe Yean's silver medal in the men's 400-metre freestyle event yesterday not only ended a 34-year wait, but was also sweetened by a new national record. bootstrap slideshow With Hoe Yean's achievement, Mohd Hafiz believed the national contingent was on the right track to achieving its target of seven medals regardless of colour. 'We expect that Hoe Yean's achievement will generate momentum for more medal-winning performances in upcoming events. 'I believe the Malaysian contingent is now on the best path to achieving the targeted medals. We hope all athletes will deliver their best to achieve personal bests and, secondly, reach the podium,' he told reporters here. Yesterday (early morning Malaysian time), Hoe Yean made history by clinching the silver medal in a thrilling final at the Schwimm-und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark in Berlin, marking Malaysia's first medal of the current edition. In that race, Hoe Yean also erased his own national record of 3 minutes 48.36 seconds by clocking 3:47.38s. The success ended Malaysia's 34-year medal drought in swimming at WUG, last achieved by Jeffrey Ong, who won silver in the men's 1,500m freestyle at the 1991 edition in Sheffield.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Rhine-Ruhr 2025 WUG opening highlights culture and unity
THE Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games (WUG) began with a heartfelt opening ceremony at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, blending cultural heritage with modern performances. The event, lasting around three hours, focused on unity and hope through sport, avoiding excessive spectacle for a more meaningful experience. Athletes and officials from over 150 nations marched proudly into the stadium, including Malaysia's contingent dressed in traditional blue attire. Men wore baju Melayu with samping and tengkolok, while women showcased elegance in baju kurung, reflecting Eastern grace. Germany's Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Barbel Bas, officially opened the Games, met with enthusiastic applause. The ceremony included the raising of the FISU flag, the athletes' oath, and the lighting of the cauldron by a former German athlete and a rising sports star. A total of 19 sports will be contested, offering 234 gold medals. Malaysia, aiming for seven medals, has sent 64 athletes competing in artistic gymnastics, badminton, archery, athletics, swimming, and taekwondo. The Games will run until July 27. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Culture, Humanity And Music Take Centre Stage At Rhine-Ruhr 2025 WUG Opening
From Ahmad Nazrin Syahmi Mohamad Arif DUISBURG (Germany), July 16 (Bernama) -- In a modest yet deeply meaningful opening ceremony, the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games (WUG) unfolded in spectacular fashion at the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena here Wednesday night (early Thursday morning Malaysian time). Without extravagant performances or over-the-top gimmicks, the approximately three-hour event took spectators on a journey of history, unity and hope for a more harmonious future through the power of sport. bootstrap slideshow The ceremony was also enriched with dynamic musical performances and contemporary dance routines, blending modern artistic expressions with cultural heritage to energise the crowd and highlight the creativity of the younger generation. The iconic Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, home to football in Duisburg, was transformed into a vibrant cultural stage as thousands of athletes and officials from over 150 countries proudly paraded into the stadium, including the Malaysian contingent. Team Malaysia made a stylish entrance in traditional blue attire - the males looked dashing in baju Melayu complete with samping and tengkolok, while the females exuded elegance in baju kurung, showcasing the grace of Eastern women. The highlight of the night came when Germany's Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Barbel Bas declared the 32nd edition of the Games open, greeted by thunderous applause from the crowd. The ceremony continued with the raising of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) flag and declaration of the athletes' oath, before the cauldron was jointly lit by a former German athlete and the country's rising sports star. A total of 19 sports are being contested at Games, which offer 234 gold medals.
