KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated national para track cyclist Zuhairie Ahmad Tarmizi for winning Malaysia’s first gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.
In a post on X, Ahmad Zahid said Zuhairie had brought pride to the country after winning the men’s C4-C5 1,000-metre time trial with the fastest time of one minute 5.361 seconds.
He said the achievement was particularly significant as it secured the first gold medal for the Malaysian contingent at the Games.
Ahmad Zahid also expressed hope that Zuhairie’s success would inspire other national para athletes to continue striving for excellence and bringing honour to Malaysia.
“May this proud achievement inspire all our national para athletes to continue fighting, achieving success and flying the Jalur Gemilang with pride. Congratulations, Zuhairie! Well done, national hero!” he said.
Zuhairie secured the gold medal in the final held at the Izu Velodrome on Monday, delivering a strong performance in the C5 category to record the fastest time of 1:05.361.
His victory marked a strong start for Malaysia’s campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
-AWANI
