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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his encouragement to Malaysia's delegation preparing for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, signalling government backing for the sporting event.
Malaysia's contingent at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has exceeded expectations, winning eight gold, three silver and five bronze medals. The Cabinet has formally congratulated the athletes and allocated RM1.1 million in rewards.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has commended Malaysia's contingent for their determined efforts at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, where the nation secured 10th place with 16 medals overall.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has commended Malaysia's Commonwealth Games team for surpassing expectations in Glasgow, securing 16 medals and finishing 10th overall—the nation's strongest showing since 2010.
Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed has become Malaysia's first judoka to win Commonwealth Games gold, capturing the men's under-81kg title at Glasgow 2026. The achievement crowns years of discipline instilled since childhood.
Malaysia has surpassed its five-gold-medal target at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning seven golds as of August 1. Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari attributes the success to collaborative efforts across the national sports infrastructure and athlete dedication.
Malaysian athletes delivered a split performance on day two of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with standout successes in lawn bowling and artistic gymnastics offset by struggles in swimming and a narrow basketball defeat.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Muay Thai fighter Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib for becoming the first Malaysian to win a ONE Championship world title, calling his victory a historic achievement that will inspire young Malaysians.
Twenty-two-year-old Malaysian muay thai fighter Aliff Rakib has made history by winning the ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship, defeating Thailand's Sam-A Gaiyanghadao in Bangkok.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has voiced his backing for Malaysia's athletes competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, calling on them to uphold national honour and sportsmanship throughout the competition.