Malaysian Silambam Team Emerges Overall Champions at Asian Open Championship in Qatar
Overall Champions
Malaysia’s silambam team has made history by clinching 12 gold medals and emerging overall champions at the Asian Open Silambam Championship in Qatar, held yesterday.
Splendid Performances
According to Malaysia Silambam Association president Dr. M. Suraess, six national exponents displayed splendid performances, delivering two gold medals each in the ‘thanithiramai’ (individual artistic staff spinning) and ‘poruthal’ (combat) categories at the Doha Sports Complex.
Gold Medallists
The gold medallists are Prakash in the men’s open above 60kg category, Shastivena in the girls’ below 17 years (55kg-65kg) category, as well as Leenasree (30kg-40kg), Kavithira (45-55kg), Darnisha (55kg-65kg), and Ranishaa (above 70kg) – all in girls’ under 15 category.
Competition
Dr. Suraess also revealed that hosts Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) finished second and third in the tournament, which was also participated by representatives from India and Saudi Arabia.
Historic Win
"We made history by winning the overall title. Six of our athletes who got medals at the Sarawak SUKMA (Malaysian Games) in August, participated," Dr. Suraess said.
Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony was coincidentally graced by the Malaysian Ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Faizal Razali, who was proud to hand the overall champions trophy.
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FAQs
Q: How many gold medals did the Malaysian silambam team win?
A: The team won 12 gold medals.
Q: What were the categories in which the gold medals were won?
A: The gold medals were won in the ‘thanithiramai’ (individual artistic staff spinning) and ‘poruthal’ (combat) categories.
Q: Who were the gold medallists?
A: The gold medallists included Prakash, Shastivena, Leenasree, Kavithira, Darnisha, and Ranishaa.
Q: How did the closing ceremony take place?
A: The closing ceremony was graced by the Malaysian Ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Faizal Razali, who handed the overall champions trophy to the team.