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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has offered his backing to Malaysian athletes preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, signalling the nation's commitment to the international sporting competition.
Malaysia's Cabinet has praised the national contingent's performance at Glasgow 2026, where athletes won eight gold, three silver and five bronze medals—surpassing the five-gold target and marking the best Games result since New Delhi 2010.
The government has pledged RM1.1 million through its National Sports Incentive Scheme to reward Malaysian athletes who secured medals at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with gold medalists receiving RM80,000 each.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded Malaysia's sporting contingent for their dedication and competitive spirit at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, where the nation secured 10th place with 16 medals.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Malaysia's Commonwealth Games delegation for delivering the country's strongest performance since 2010, securing 16 medals including eight golds.
Malaysian track cyclist Lau New Joe has been cleared to fly home after suffering facial fractures in a multi-rider crash at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Medical teams found no internal bleeding despite dental injuries requiring specialist care.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised national judoka Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed for capturing Malaysia's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in judo at Glasgow 2026, defeating South Africa's Timothy Meuwsen.
Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed has become Malaysia's first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallist, winning the men's under-81kg title at Glasgow 2026. The 21-year-old's success reflects a lifetime of discipline shaped by his mother and coach.
Malaysia has surpassed its five-gold-medal target at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing seven gold, three silver and three bronze medals. Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari credited the achievement to collaboration across the sports sector.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lauded track cyclist Mohd Azizulhasni Awang for capturing the men's keirin gold medal at Glasgow 2026, breaking a 16-year Commonwealth Games drought and delivering Malaysia's seventh gold of the Games.
Malaysia has achieved its five-gold medal target at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with para athlete Datuk Abdul Latif Romly claiming the decisive fifth gold in the T20 long jump.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan for securing Malaysia's first Commonwealth Games gold medal, marking a significant milestone for national sports achievement.
Weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan has secured Malaysia's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, lifting 273 kg in the men's 60 kg category and setting a new Games record.
Gymnast Rachel Yeoh qualified for the uneven bars final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, joining teammate Sharul Aimy in securing apparatus finals. However, Malaysian swimmers largely failed to progress from their heats.
Malaysian athletes delivered an uneven performance on the second day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with swimmers struggling in qualifying rounds while lawn bowlers secured their third consecutive victory and para swimmer Ethan Khoo finishing fourth in his event.
Malaysian powerlifting icon Bonnie Bunyau Gustin captured bronze at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, falling short of defending his 2022 Birmingham gold. The two-time Paralympic champion blamed a referee's rack command for preventing his final attempt.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rallied behind Malaysia's contingent at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, urging athletes to compete with confidence and deliver proud moments for the nation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rallied the Malaysian contingent competing at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, urging athletes to compete with determination while upholding discipline, integrity and sportsmanship.