Judoka Amir lands historic gold for Malaysia at C'wealth Games
Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed has become the first Malaysian judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. He secured the victory in the men's 81kg category by defeating South African Timothy Meuwsen.
Why it matters
This marks a historic milestone for Malaysian sports, highlighting the country's growing competitiveness in international judo.
PETALING JAYA: Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed scored a historic first for Malaysia in judo after winning the men's below 81kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on Aug 1 (Saturday).
The 21-year-old became the first Malaysian judoka to claim Commonwealth Games gold in the sport after a stunning 10-0 win over South African Timothy Meuwsen.
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