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SEA Games 31: Malaysia on track to hit medal target

Malaysia is on track to reach the target of 36 golds, 35 silvers and 75 bronzes at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in Vietnam.
SEA Games 31: Malaysia on track to hit medal target ảnh 1A Malaysian golfer at SEA Games 31 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Malaysia is on track to reach the target of 36 golds, 35 silversand 75 bronzes at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games31) in Vietnam.

Youthand Sports Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker said on May 18 that Malaysia stillhad several other sports such as gymnastics, karate and taekwondo that aremedal prospects to achieve the target before the biggest regional sport eventcloses on May 23.

Theofficial said he is happy that Malaysia has passed the halfway mark for thegold target, expressing his belief that with the fighting spirit of athletes,the Malaysian contingent can accomplish their mission.

He also said he hopes that the Harimau Muda (under-23 football squad) will be able toachieve victory over Vietnam in their semi-final on May 19 night.

Malaysiahas won 27 golds, 32 silvers and 65 bronzes at SEA Games 31 so far, rankingsixth in the medal tally./.
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