Adam fights for more than himself in Nagoya


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SEA Games silver medallist Adam Akasyah (pic) may be the only Malaysian representative in the Asian Games ju-jitsu competition but he is literally fighting for his entire community.

The 25-year-old has built up high hopes of making an impact in his Asian Games debut in Nagoya in the below 77kg category, thanks to an intensive training camp put in place over the last eight weeks.

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