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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his support for Malaysia's contingent competing at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, highlighting the importance of international sports representation.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Malaysia's 2026 Commonwealth Games contingent for securing 16 medals at the Glasgow Games, the nation's strongest performance in over a decade.
Labuan-born karate athlete Syarulniza Abdul Jamil claimed a bronze medal at the Russian Open Championship 2026 in Sochi, competing against over 800 athletes from 18 countries in the Senior Women's Individual Kumite Under-61kg division.
Olympic sprint champion Noah Lyles and top sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson advanced through their 100-metre heats at the US outdoor championships in New York, with Lyles eyeing a sprint double despite strong competition from Christian Coleman.