Which sports contributed the most gold medals for Malaysia on Day Three?

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Swimming and Athletics Tied for Most Gold Medals on Day Three

On Day Three of the Asean Para Games 2023, both swimming and athletics contributed the highest number of gold medals for Malaysia, with each sport securing seven golds. This performance significantly boosted the national contingent's overall medal tally.
Swimming's Golden Haul

The national swimmers were instrumental in achieving the seven gold medals, with notable victories. Muhammad Imaan Aiman Muhammad Redzuan won the men’s 100-metre backstroke (S14), Lee Kher Zy secured gold in the 200m freestyle (S5), and Mohd Adib Iqbal Abdullah triumphed in the 50m breaststroke (SB14). Further golds were claimed by Muhammad Nur Syaiful in the men's 50m breaststroke (SB4), Abd Halim Mohammad in the men's 50m breaststroke (SB8), and Carmen Lim in the women's 50m breaststroke (SB8). The seventh swimming gold was achieved by the 4x100m medley relay team (SB14) comprising Ethan Khoo, Bryan Lau, Muhammad Imaan Aiman, and Mohd Adib Iqbal.
Athletics Also Claims Seven Golds

The athletics contingent matched swimming's achievement by also winning seven gold medals. Eddy Bernard was a standout performer, clinching gold in both the men’s 100-metre and long jump events in the T44 category. Other athletics gold medallists included Muhammad Ashraf Muhammad Haisham in the 1,500m (T46), Mohamad Saifuddin Ishak in the long jump (T11-T12), and Zulkifly Abdullah in the long jump (T20). The remaining two golds in athletics came from shot putters Mohamad Aliff Mohamad Awi (F20) and Mohd Shahmil Md Saad (F56).
Other Sports Contribute Golds

Beyond swimming and athletics, other sports also contributed to Malaysia's medal count on Day Three. Judo and table tennis each secured one gold medal. Muhamad Fatah Abu Bakar won gold in judo for the below 73kg J2 category, while the table tennis duo of Brady Zi Rong Chin and Chee Chaoming emerged victorious in the men's team event (TT9).
Overall Medal Tally Boosted

The combined efforts of the athletes across these disciplines resulted in Malaysia adding 16 gold medals on Day Three. This brought the national contingent's total to 24 gold medals, alongside 17 silver and 12 bronze medals accumulated so far in the Asean Para Games 2023.

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