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Tokyo Olympics: Malaysia's Quest For Gold Continues

Haresh Deol, Co-Founder, twentytwo13.my

09-Aug-21 09:30

Tokyo Olympics: Malaysia's Quest For Gold Continues

Despite all the controversy due to the pandemic, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics ended on a high note for the Japanese hosts. Similarly, Malaysia’s campaign ended with a silver medal in the cycling keirin event on the final day, bringing the total medal tally to two. How does this achievement compare to previous Games? We run through the highlights with journalist Haresh Deol.

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Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar


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Categories:  Politics,  Social Issues,  law & legal matters,  Health Policy,  Diseases & Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Science

Tags:  Olympics,  sports,  Tokyo,  Olympics Council of Malaysia,  gold,  silver,  medal,  bronze,  badminton,  keirin,  cycling, 


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