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Lee Khai Li and Khairul Zaim Kamarulzaman secured the country’s first gold medal at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. The duo from Selangor clinched the gold in the Men's Doubles – Division D11 event, marking a significant achievement for Malaysia at the global sporting event.
In addition to the gold medal, Malaysia also excelled in other categories. Nur Syakila Nasir and Safri Ramis won silver in the badminton mixed doubles while Wafi Anas Khairul Anuar secured a bronze medal in Bocce men’s singles.
The Malaysian delegation consists of 22 athletes, including 16 athletes with intellectual disabilities and six Unified Partners. Unified Partners are individuals without intellectual disabilities who team up with athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete together in sports competitions.
