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The Malaysian government has disbursed RM1.1 million to reward athletes who secured medals at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games under the National Sports Incentive Scheme, recognising their contributions to national pride.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised judoka Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed for securing Malaysia's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in judo at Glasgow 2026, defeating South Africa's Timothy Meuwsen in the men's under-81kg final.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised track cyclist Mohd Azizulhasni Awang for capturing the men's keirin gold medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, breaking a 16-year championship drought for Malaysia in the event.
Malaysia has achieved its five-gold medal objective at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Para long jump athlete Datuk Abdul Latif Romly delivered the decisive gold, while weightlifter Muhammad Hafizuddin Roslin and lawn bowlers also contributed medals.
Weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan delivered Malaysia's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a new Games record and earning congratulations from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysia will host the 2026 F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, following the original Bahrain race's cancellation due to regional tensions. The historic relocation marks the first time an F1 race has moved to another country.
Gymnast Rachel Yeoh qualified for the uneven bars final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, joining teammate Sharul Aimy in advancing to apparatus finals. Malaysia delivered a mixed performance across multiple sports on Saturday.
Malaysian athletes achieved modest success on the second day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with highlights in lawn bowling and gymnastics offset by swimming setbacks and a heartbreaking wheelchair basketball loss.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that significant developments regarding Malaysia's potential return to the Formula One calendar will be revealed imminently, following active ministerial discussions about hosting the race.
Malaysia is in preliminary discussions to host a Formula One race at Sepang International Circuit in October, potentially replacing a postponed Bahrain Grand Prix amid Middle Eastern tensions.
Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Pahang retained the MCKK Premier 7s rugby championship by defeating Sekolah Sukan Tunku Mahkota Ismail 19-14 in the Cup final. The victory marks SSMP's second consecutive title.
Badminton mixed doubles player Jimmy Wong has rejoined Malaysia's national team and is targeting Olympic qualification for 2028 Los Angeles. The 23-year-old and partner Cheng Su Yin aim to break into the world's top 32 by year-end.