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Irfan grabs bronze, Fazri records Malaysia's fastest 800m in 40 years
KUALA LUMPUR: Irfan Shamsuddin gave Malaysia something to cheer about by clinching a bronze medal in the men's discus — the country's first medal — at the Asian Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on Friday. The 29-year-old threw 58.82m to finish behind gold medallist Abuduaini Tuergong of China (63.47) and silver medallist Masateru Yugami of Japan (60.38). It was Irfan's third medal in five Asian Championship appearances. Meanwhile, Wan Fazri Wan Zahari clocked a personal best of 1:47.64s to finish fourth in the 800m heats, narrowly missing out on a place in the final. His effort was just shy of the national record of 1:47.37 set by B. Rajkumar at the 1985 Asian Championships in Jakarta. However, Wan Fazri's time was faster than the Ssea Games record of 1:48.29 set by Samson Vallabouy in Kuala Lumpur in 1989. Russel Alexander Nasir Taib, who holds the national 200m record (20.77), managed only 21.71 to finish fifth in his heat and failed to reach the semi-finals. Compatriot Sayyid Amin Roslan also bowed out after placing fifth with a time of 21.83 in his heat. In the men's 4x100m relay, the quartet of Russel, Jonathan Nyepa, Pengiran Aidil Auf Hajam and Danish Iftikhar Roslee were disqualified after a botched final baton exchange. Team manager Datuk R. Annamalai said they were proud of Irfan's achievement. "Irfan did well to deliver his third Asian medal. We've already hit our medal target," said Annamalai. "We're also pleased with Wan Fazri's 800m performance — it's the fastest time by a Malaysian in 40 years. "The 4x100m team was disqualified as the final baton exchange between Pengiran Aidil and Danish took place outside the changeover zone."
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysia's 34-year wait for sepak takraw team regu title goes on
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's 34-year wait for a sepak takraw team regu title continues after they fell 2-0 to arch-rivals Thailand in the Asian Cup final on Sunday. The first regu, featuring striker Azlan Alias, tekong Syahir Rosdi and feeder Amirul Zazwan Amir, put up a brave fight but were edged by Thailand's Sutthikiarat Panseankaew, Jakkrit Thinbangbon and Wuttinun Kamsanor in a thrilling opener, losing 15-11, 12-15, 17-15. With 2,000 home supporters watching at Titiwangsa Stadium, all eyes turned to Malaysia's second regu. Thailand sent out their strongest line-up — Tanaphon Sapyen, Sittipong Kamchan and Sirisak Anuloon — to face Noraizat Nordin, Haziq Hairul Nizam and Farhan Adam. The Malaysians started well, winning the first game 15-13, but the Thais fought back, taking the next two games 15-13 and 15-4 to clinch the victory and the Asian Cup crown. Malaysia last beat Thailand in a team regu event at the 1991 Ssea Games in Manila, where they won gold with a 2-1 win over the War Elephants. Despite the defeat, Malaysia can be proud of their overall showing at the Asian Cup, finishing with two gold medals (quadrant and regu) and two silvers (doubles and team regu). The national team's next test will be the prestigious Thai King's Cup in July.
