KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin after the latter won gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games today.
Bonnie successfully defended his gold medal in the men's under-72 kilogramme category after clearing 225kg at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Centre.
Anwar said he hoped Bonnie, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, will continue to shine for Malaysia.
"Congratulations to Bonnie, who continues to bring glory to the nation after winning gold in the men's under-72kg event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
"May you continue to achieve great success and make Malaysia proud."
Malaysia also won gold through Latif Romly in the men's long jump T20 event today.
It was Malaysia's third gold of the Games. Zuhairie Ahmad Tarmizi had won gold for Malaysia in track cycling yesterday.
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