Weightlifting’s five gold medals and the case for smarter funding
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Malaysia’s weightlifting triumph at the Commonwealth Games presents a timely opportunity to rethink how the nation funds elite sport without losing sight of broader participation goals.
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They came from different sports, travelled different paths and carried different expectations.
Azizulhasni Awang added another golden chapter to an already amazing cycling career. Para athlete Abdul Latif Romly reaffirmed his enduring class. Judoka Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed produced one of the Games’ biggest upsets.
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- Aug 2, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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