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The Youth and Sports Ministry has earmarked RM4.1 million for weightlifting development this year and is reviewing a request for an additional RM1 million in annual funding, recognizing the sport's potential to deliver Malaysia's first Olympic gold medal.
Malaysia has achieved its five-gold medal target at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with para long jump world record holder Datuk Abdul Latif Romly securing the final gold on July 28. The nation now ranks sixth overall.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan on clinching Malaysia's first-ever gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, marking a significant milestone for the nation's sporting achievements.
Malaysian weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan has secured Malaysia's opening gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, lifting 273kg in the men's 60kg category and setting a new Games record.
Gymnast Rachel Yeoh qualified for the uneven bars final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after placing third in qualifying. Malaysia achieved mixed results on day two, with successes in gymnastics and lawn bowling offset by swimming disappointments.