Malaysia’s contingent did not go to the Hangzhou Asian Games for a holiday, stressed Olympic Council of Malaysia deputy president, Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad.
Various challenges such as injuries failed to douse the spirit of karate exponent Muhammad Arif Afifuddin Ab Malik as he battled his way to deliver gold for Malaysia at the Asian Games today.
After two silver medals, karate finally delivered gold for Malaysia at the Asian Games through Muhammad Arif Afifuddin Ab Malik in the men’s kumite below 84kg.