Golden six in sight as Malaysia target Asian Games glory

Over to you: Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohd Taufiq Johari (second from right) handing over the Jalur Gemilang to the chef de mission Datuk Sumali Reduan during the flag-handing over ceremony at NSC in Bukit Jalil yesterday.— AZMAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian contingent have been set a target of winning six gold, seven silver and 20 bronze medals at the Asian Games, which will open in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sept 19.

Chef de mission Datuk Sumali Reduan announced the target after Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohd Taufiq Johari officiated the flag-handing ceremony for the contingent in Bukit Jalil yesterday.