Highs and lows of Malaysia in Rio Olympics


Lee Chong Wei waving during medal presentation after losing to Cheng Long of China during their Men's single Final at Riocentro in Rio De Janiero .21-18,21-18. AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star( 20/8/2016)

RIO DE JANEIRO: It’s a mixed bag of achievements. Or simply put, they could have done better. That aptly sums up the Malaysian athletes’ performance at the Rio Olympics.

Despite winning four silvers and one bronze in Rio de Janeiro for its best-ever Olympic performance, not winning its first ever gold will continue to haunt Malaysian sports.

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