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KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia has targeted 40 gold medals at the upcoming 10th Asean School Games (ASG) which will be held for seven days starting July 20 in the Klang Valley.
Mission Chief Zainal Abas expressed optimism "Although we were expecting a competition from Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, we are optimistic that our athletes can win the seven medals gold for squash, and 14 for gymnastics.
"We must remember that it is not a question of winning. It is also a question of bringing together all the athletes with different strengths and abilities in their respective fields, "he told reporters after the flag ceremony chaired by the Deputy Minister of Education. , Teo Nie Ching
11 events that include badminton, basketball, volleyball, netball, ping-pong, sepak takraw, swimming, swimming, gymnastics and squash, among others.
Besides Malaysia, the other Asian countries will be Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam and Cambodia.
The event will be inaugurated by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maszlee Malik at 4 pm to UITM Shah Alam
It is expected that more than 1,600 athletes will compete.
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