Gold up for grabs as Tokyo Paralympic sport startsTOKYO: Paralympic sport got under way in Tokyo on Wednesday, after a high-energy and poignant opening ceremony, with the first golds up for grabs in cycling, wheelchair fencing and swimming.
New Zealand to skip Paralympic opening ceremony over virus fearsTOKYO: New Zealand’s Paralympic team said it will not attend Tuesday’s opening ceremony in Tokyo over coronavirus safety fears, as infections surge in the Japanese capital.
Para athletes ‘pumped up and eager’With no competitions for almost two years, the Paralympic-bound athletes are eager to show the world what they can do and achieve in Tokyo.
Final sprint for flag-bearer SitiAFTER 16 years in the sport, sprinter Siti Noor Iasah Ariffin is hoping to end her career on a high at the Tokyo Paralympics on Aug 24-Oct 5.
Glory more important than moneyWhile many avoid coaching para-athletes, former international Rashid Sidek has taken up the challenge to turn his charges, Cheah Liek Hou and Didin Taresoh, into Paralympic champions.
Three-gold target is realisticThe Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) will not review their three-gold medal target for the Tokyo Paralympics on Aug 24-Sept 5.
Didin standing tallAt 46, para-shuttler Didin Taresoh can still put his younger opponents to shame in tournaments.
Mei Kuan hangs up her racquetAfter announcing the retirement of women’s doubles Chow Mei Kuan yesterday, BAM will continue to work with their existing players ahead of next month’s Sudirman Cup in Finland, as well as the delayed Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Denmark in October.
Independents consider relocating as NRP1 continuesIndependent shuttlers may consider relocating to a different state to train if the Covid-19 situation does not improve in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
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