Day: July 29, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysia Swimming Federation (MAS) remains proud of the performances displayed by national swimmers Khiew Hoe Yean and Tan Rouxin despite their early exit from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. MAS secretary-general Andy Low said what is important for the federation is that Hoe Yean and Rouxin gained valuable experience competing with world-class swimmers during their debut at the world’s biggest sporting event. “They did well, and the coach (Eric Anderson) was happy too. Hoe Yean and Rouxin are still young, so let’s show our support for them to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

KUALA LUMPUR, The National Under-19 football squad ended their 2024 ASEAN Under-19 Championship campaign in fourth place as they lost 5-3 on penalties to Australia after a 1-1 draw at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya, Indonesia today. The national team coached by Juan Torres Garrido fell behind in the 28th minute through a Marcus Younis goal before an own goal by Jake Najdovski in the 73rd minute dragged the playoff match into a penalty shootout. After a promising start in Surabaya, Malaysia failed to defend the title after narrowly losing 0-1 to hosts Indonesia in the semi-finals on