Trust in youth pays off as Malaysia plan for home  Asean Para Games in 2027


Swimmer Abdul Halim Mohd

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s bold gamble in putting the trust in the younger generation at the just concluded Asean Para Games in Thailand has paid dividends with the national contingent finishing third overall.

The para athletes returned from Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday with a haul of 64 gold, 64 silver and 73 bronze medals, surpassing the target of 55 gold medals set prior to the Games.

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