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Sharmendran hails ‘incredible’ karate campaign as Malaysia strikes two golds, three bronzes

National kumite head coach R Sharmendran says Malaysia’s two-gold, three-bronze haul at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games surpassed expectations, praising his athletes’ commitment and teamwork

Shahmalarani refuses to be an Asian Games ‘also-ran’, targets podium against Asia’s best

The Malaysian karate star welcomes a tough draw at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, believing beating Asia’s best is the only way to prove she belongs on the podium

Shahmalarani calls for karate to match badminton’s popularity in Malaysia, eyes mentoring role after retirement

National karate athlete Shahmalarani Chandran believes that karate deserves greater mainstream recognition in Malaysia, arguing that the sport’s consistent international medal success has not translated into equivalent public visibility. She also hopes to continue contributing to the sport as a mentor after retiring from competition

[WATCH] Shahmalarani keeps Olympic dream alive as karate fights for return to Games

National karate star Shahmalarani Chandran says the Olympic dream remains her biggest motivation despite karate’s exclusion from future Games, as the sport continues its decades-long campaign for a permanent place on the Olympic programme

Karate builds discipline, not gangsterism: National Athlete Shahmalarani

National karate athlete Shahmalarani Chandran says martial arts instil discipline, emotional resilience and respect, not violence as she urges parents to see karate as a tool for character development rather than aggression

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