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Day 1 Malaysia in Incheon Asian Games

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Malaysia hunts Gold medals in Asiad 2014. The target is 8 Gold Medals announced by Minister of Sport and Youth



Malaysia won first gold medal in day 1


On September 19, 2014, It was the date of opening ceremony Incheon Asian Games 2014. There will be no competition on the day of opening ceremony. The competition will resume tomorrow which is September 20, 2014.


The official day of Asiad should be September 20, 2014. There are competitions will be taking place. Hockey, Wushu, Bicycle and many more. In the Hockey competition, Malaysia hockey squad has won against Singapore national hockey squad.


As for cycling, athletes representing Malaysia were Azizulhasni Awang, Josiah Ng and Muhammad Edrus Md Yunus. Mr Edrus is one of the best cyclist that can win at least silver or bronze medal for Malaysia

In the meantime, Volleyball indoor and Cricket national squad did not managed to secure a position to the final of the game.


Malaysia was lucky enough to won first gold medal in first day of Asiad. The first contribution of gold medal was in the Wushu category. She obtained the gold medal in Wushu Nan Quan. Her name is Tai Cheau Xuen. In an interview with her, she could not express her feeling as she never thought could win gold medal. Her action biting the gold medal was one of the proudest moment for a Malaysian.


Malaysian can enjoy watching athletes at Asiad on TV3, 9TV or Astro Arena 801. Free streaming is available on Tonton website.