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Azizulhasni, who is currently competing as an independent cyclist with Team Azizul, said his success was important to face several major tournaments in the first quarter of this year as well as preparations for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. - Bernama photo

National professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has stressed that he remains ready to don the national jersey if his services are required, but has placed personal performance standards as his main priority before making any commitment, particularly ahead of major tournaments such as the Thomas Cup and Asian Games this year. Photo by Bernama

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The Malaysian contingent won 57 gold medals at the Thailand Sea Games. - Bernama photo

Malaysia also won the men’s keirin gold through Muhammad Ridwan, the women’s scratch gold (Nur Aisyah Zubir) and the men’s team pursuit gold through Azim Aliyas, Hafiq Jafri, Yusri Shaari and New Joe Lau, as well as a silver through Joe Lau in the men’s point race. - Bernama photo

Malaysia’s focus on popular sports conflicts with its Olympic ambitions, as Sharifah Ariel’s historic AYG equestrian gold highlights the need for stronger grassroots programmes, fairer prioritisation and long-term investment in all sports.

Sharifah Ariel secured the gold medal with a 29.85-second jump-off that beat Iraq and UAE riders. - Photo source: Asian Youth Games Bahrain

Liek Hou had criticised PCM for not delivering on their promise of rewarding him RM60,000 for capturing gold in the Paris Paralympics a year after the showpiece event. - Photo: FACEBOOK / Cheah Liek Hou 謝儮好

Hannah said the selection of events to be contested at the biennial Games would also depend on the financial allocation. - Bernama photo