KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s para swimming squad endured a challenging start to their Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games campaign today as regional powerhouse China underlined their supremacy in the pool with a series of commanding performances.
Sport : Asian Para Games: National Swimmers Face Tough Challenge As China Dominates Pool
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Malaysia's para swimmers struggled against China's dominance at the Asian Para Games, with limited podium success.
- Malaysia's Muhammad Zulkafli finished fifth in the men's 50m freestyle S5 with 34.45s.
- China's Guo Jincheng won gold in 30.66s, while Wang Lichao took silver in 32.03s.
- China's Li Ting set a new Games record in the men's 400m freestyle S8 with 4:28.38s.
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