Malaysia Aims to Secure Five Gold Medals at 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games
The Malaysian contingent is determined to secure five gold medals at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games (APDG), which commenced in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Realistic Target
Malaysian Deaf Sports Association (MSDeaf) president Ong Shin Ruenn stated that the target is realistic, considering the national athletes will compete on home ground and their performance during the centralised training sessions before the event. "We have conducted centralised training. Initially, our target was lower in preparation for competing in Iran. However, as we are the hosts, we raised the target, confident in our athletes’ abilities," he said.
Targeted Sports
The targeted sports are badminton, athletics, bowling, and taekwondo, with a total of five gold medals. Shin Ruenn noted that the target is higher than Malaysia’s achievements at the previous edition in Taiwan in 2017.
Background
Malaysia assumed the role of host for the deaf games after Iran withdrew due to uncertainty in its domestic situation. The 10th APDG features nine sports, including badminton, athletics, football, judo, taekwondo, chess, bowling, table tennis, and wrestling, with over 1,130 athletes competing from 24 countries, including Malaysia.
Conclusion
The Malaysian contingent is confident in their abilities and is aiming to secure five gold medals at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games. With a realistic target and a strong performance in the targeted sports, the team is poised to achieve success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the target of the Malaysian contingent at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games?
A: The target is to secure five gold medals.
Q: What sports are the Malaysian athletes focusing on?
A: The targeted sports are badminton, athletics, bowling, and taekwondo.
Q: Why is the target higher than previous editions?
A: The target is higher due to the team’s confidence in their abilities and their performance during the centralised training sessions.
Q: How many athletes are participating in the 10th APDG?
A: Over 1,130 athletes from 24 countries are participating in the games.