Varnam Malaysia
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture
No Result
View All Result
Varnam Malaysia
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture
No Result
View All Result
Varnam Malaysia
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports

Malaysia Strikes Silver and Bronze at Asian Karate Championships 2025

by Shivashangkari Chandran
May 26, 2025
Image Source: msn_malaysia_officialInstagram

Image Source: msn_malaysia_officialInstagram

22
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterSend

Malaysia karatekas C.Shahmalarani and K.Thevendran made the nation proud at the 2025 Asian Karate Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, ending a 13 year drought with silver and bronze finishes in their respective categories.

Shahmalarani, 26, delivered a standout performance in the women’s kumite under 50kg division. After storming through the early rounds with commanding wins including an 8-1 victory over China’s Wan Junhui and 4-1 win against Japan Okazaki Aika, she stunned reigning work champion Moldir Zhangbyrbya of Kazakhstan 9-1 in the semi-finals.

Image Source: msn_malaysia_official Instagram

Through she fell short in the final, losing 1-7 to Uzbekistan’s Gulshan, Alimardavova, Shahmalarani’s silver marks Malaysia’s first appearance in an Asian Championships kumite final since 2012.

“This win is deeply personal. It’s more than just a medal, its a breakthrough. Fall down seven times, stand up eight, they say! It literally took me seven AKF appearances to finally break a 13-year drought and bring Malaysia back to an AKF final.
Image Source: Shahmalarani Instagram
“This wasn’t an overnight success. It took years of perseverance, five early exits, each one a lesson in patience, grit, and growth. After countless setbacks, I’ve finally reached the moment I’ve been striving for,” she said in a Facebook post.

Meanwhile, in the men’s kumite under 55kg category. Thevendran Kaliana Sundram secured a well earned bronze, his first ever senior Asian medal. Thevendran’s achievement adds another bright light of Malaysia’s name in karate. Uzbekistan’s Qosimov Sobitzon took silver, while Kazakhstan’s Bigablyl Zholoman won gold in that category.

Image Source: msn_malaysia_official Instagram

With both Shahmalarani and Thevendran reaching the podium, Malaysian karate has signaled a powerful return to form on the continental stage.

Related:  Our Champions, Our Pride: Celebrating Malaysian Indian Athletes

Sources: Bernama, mysportifmedia

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for more updates and breaking news. 

Filed Under Asian Karate Championships 2025karateShahmalarani ChandranThevendran Kaliana Sundram
https://lomp.at/3uopi
Share9Tweet6Send

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Image Source: FMT
Sports

Sivasangari Shines Bright: Malaysian Squash Star Reaches Career-High World No.6

by Shivashangkari Chandran
October 21, 2025

Malaysian squash ace S.Sivasangari Subramaniam has reached a new milestone, climbing two rungs to a career-high world No.6 in the...

Read more
Image Source: NST
Sports

Pearly-Thinaah Fall Short Against Japanese Duo at Denmark Open

Malaysia’s top women’s doubles duo, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, saw their Denmark Open dream come to an end after...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 17, 2025
Image Source: Malay Mail
Sports

Pearly-Thinaah Off to a Strong Start at Denmark Open

Malaysia's top women doubles pair, Thinaah Muralitharan and Pearly Tan, continued their winning streak as they cruised into the second...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 16, 2025
Image Source: The Vibes
Sports

Sivasangari Advances to Silicon Valley Open Semi-Finals

Malaysia’s squash sensation S.Sivasangari continued her fine run of form by storming into the semi-finals of the US$130,500 Silicon Valley...

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
October 15, 2025
Image Source: NST
Sports

Sivasangari Storms into Silicon Valley Open-Quarter Finals

Malaysia’s squash ace S.Sivasangari continued her impressive form on the international stage, cruising into the quarter-finals of the US130,500 Silicon...

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
October 14, 2025
Image Source: Thinaah Instagram
Sports

Pearly and Thinaah Create History with Arctic Open Triumph

Malaysia’s top women’s doubles shuttlers, Pearly Tan and M.Thinaah made history once again after clinching the Arctic Open 2025 title...

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
October 13, 2025
Image Source: NST
Sports

Pearly and Thinaah Storm Into Arctic Open Quarter-Finals

Malaysia’s women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan and M.Thinaah continued their impressive form at the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, cruising...

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
October 10, 2025
Image Source: BERNAMA
Sports

Thinaah and Pearly Advance Round of 16 at Arctic Open 2025

Malaysia’s badminton aces, Thinaah Muralitharan and Pearly Tan, have advanced to the Round of 16 at the Arctic Open 2025 after...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 8, 2025
Image Source: NST
Sports

Sharmendran Sees K1 Series A as a Platform to Prepare Athletes for SEA Games

National Team Head Coach R. Sharmendran described the Karate 1 (K1) Series A as a crucial platform to evaluate his...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 7, 2025
Image Source: The Vibe
Sports

Malaysian Ace Sivasangari’s Run Ends in Qatar Classic Quarterfinals

Renowned Malaysian squash ace S. Sivasangari saw her impressive run at the Qatar Classic 2025 come to an end after...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 3, 2025
Load More

TRENDING

  1. 1

    Light Up Your Deepavali At The Exchange TRX’s Art Of Radiance Celebration

  2. 2

    The Origins Of The Indian Oil Bath Tradition On Deepavali Morning

  3. 3

    Penang CM Announces New Land Allocation for Rajaji Tamil School

  4. 4

    “Dharma MADANI” Programme: RM20,000 Aid for 1,000 Hindu Temples

  5. 5

    Deepavali 2025 Ads That Warm the Heart and Remind Us What the Festival Truly Means

  • Advertise With Us
  • Jobs
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.