Malaysian athletes set for busy month of international action in May

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Athletics (MA) have announced the participation of their athletes in four major international championships next month as part of ongoing efforts to enhance performances at the Asian and world levels.

The national athletics governing body said in a statement yesterday that the first competition is the Asian Throwing Championships in Mokpo, South Korea, on May 2-3.

The events to be contested are shot putt, discus, javelin and hammer throw.

National athletes are also slated to compete in the 13th Michitaka Kinami Memorial Athletics Meet at the Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, Japan, on May 10, and the confirmed events are the women’s 400m and women’s discus throw.

Next up is the Seiko Golden Grand Prix, a premier Athletics Continental Tour Gold event at the Tokyo National Stadium on May 17, where national athletes will compete in the men’s 100m event. 

Finally, national athletes will compete in the first Asian Jump Championships in Chongqing, China, on May 18-19, involving long jump and high jump events.

“Our participation reflects MA’s continuous commitment to providing competitive exposure to our athletes on the international stage, in addition to becoming a crucial platform in assessing their current performance levels, improving their world ranking and preparing for more upcoming major championships.

“We are confident that the athletes, coaches and officials involved will give their utmost commitment and carry the nation’s challenge with pride, patriotism and professionalism,” MA added. — Bernama