Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has been a thrilling journey, and it may be over. We have seen the Olympians play the Games with utmost effort and take to the podium. But the excitement did not stop there.
The Tokyo Paralympic Games is the next Games you must not miss, taking you back to the arenas with the same fighting spirit. The Paralympic Games will feature 539 events across 22 sports hosted at 21 venues.
The biggest Para sports event in the world return to Japan 57 years after hosting Tokyo in 1964. It will be kicking off from 24 August to 5 September 2021.
For the record, Malaysia has been taking part in the Paralympic Games since 1972 and has won 11 medals – three gold, two silver, and six bronze.
Here are 22 Malaysian athletes to watch at the Games.
Athletics
Abdul Latif Romly (Men’s long jump – T20)
Muhammad Ziyad Zokefli (Men’s shotput – T20)
Mohamad Ridzuan Mohamad Puzi (Men’s 100m – T36)
Wong Kar Gee (Men’s long jump – T12)
Siti Noor Iasah Mohamad Ariffin (Women’s 400m – T20)
Cycling
Mohamad Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin (Track Cycling – 3km Individual Pursuit, Team Sprint & Road Cycling – Road Race, Time Trial)
Muhammad Hafiz Jamali (Track Cycling – Team Sprint, 1km Time Trial)
Zuhairie Ahmad Tarmizi (Track Cycling – Team Sprint, 1km Time Trial)
Nur Azlia Syafinaz Mohd Zais (Road Cycling – Road Race, Time Trial)
Nurul Suhada Zainal (Tandem Pilot)
Swimming
Brenda Anellia Larry (Women’s 50m Backstroke & 50m Butterfly)
Muhammad Nur Syaiful Zulkefli (Men’s Swimming – 50m, 100m, 200m Freestyle & 100m Breaststroke)
Jamery Siga (Men’s Swimming – 50m Butterfly)
Archery
S. Suresh (Men’s Individual)
Wiro Julin (Men’s Individual)
Badminton
Cheah Liek Hou (Men Single – SU5)
Didin Terasoh (Men’s Single – SH6)
Powerlifting
Bonnie Bunyau Gustin (Men’s 72KG)
Jong Yee Khie (Men’s 107KG)
Boccia
Chew Wei Lun (Individual BC1 Mixed)
Table Tennis
Chee Chaoming (Men’s Single – BC1)
Wheelchair Tennis
Abu Samah Borhan (Men’s Single)
