Amir’s decisive waza-ari earns Malaysia’s first judo gold in Commonwealth Games


Golden move: Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed poses with his gold medal and mascot toy after the prize ceremony. – Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Judokas Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed and South African Timothy Meuwsen are close friends who share a passion for the sport.

But on Saturday, friendship was put aside as both battled for the chance to deliver their country’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.

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