KUALA LUMPUR – Track cyclist Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom and squash champion S. Sivasangari have been picked as the flag-bearers for the national contingent to the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games in China from September 23 to October 8.
This was announced by Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria today at a ceremony to hand over the letters of selection to athletes and officials going for the games.
“Both Shah Firdaus and Sivasangari have a big reputation and are seen as medal prospects in Hangzhou. I hope they will be an inspiration to other athletes, especially those making their debut at this major event,” he said.
Sivasangari had also been selected to carry the Jalur Gemilang at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games but could not participate because she was involved in a road accident in June last year.
Mohamad Norza also announced the appointment of Malaysian Boxing Federation president Datuk Mohamad Iruan Zulkefli and former national rhythmic gymnast Associate Professor Dr Farrah Hani Imran as deputy chefs de mission to help contingent head Datuk Chong Kim Fatt in managing the affairs of the national athletes in Hangzhou.
Mohamad Norza said based on the latest list, 289 athletes and 145 officials would be representing Malaysia at the games.
Malaysia will take part in 22 of the 40 sports to be contested, including diving, badminton, cycling, equestrian, gymnastics, hockey, karate, archery, squash, athletics, taekwondo, esports, boxing and wushu. – Bernama, September 6, 2023
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