They bring with them awe-inspiring stories of tears, sweat, determination and perseverance. With the world watching, these athletes would go on to achieve remarkable and historical feats.
Malaysian athletes made the country proud as they showcased admirable sporting spirits that will be remembered by Malaysians for the longest time.
Below are the news that made headlines last week.
MONDAY
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from the National Heart Institute (IJN) at 4.30pm after he was warded there since Aug 9 due to chest infection.
The civil suit filed by the Department of Justice of the United States to seize assets acquired with funds alleged to have been misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad is a conspiracy of lies to attack the Malaysian government, said a litigation lawyer.
TUESDAY
The 11th day of RIo 2016 spells sweet success to national men's doubles Goh V-Shem and Tan Wee Kiong after beating China's pair, Hong Wei dan Chai Biao and advanced to final round at Riocentro Stadium in Rio.
Closer to home, 15 vehicle owners in George Town were issued summons by the Penang police for parking their vehicles, mostly comprising motorcycles, on road shoulders, in search of virtual monsters, Pokemon GO.
A senior Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officer with the title of 'Datuk Seri', who was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is being remanded for seven days beginning Aug 16.
Magistrate Nik Isfahanie Tasnim Wan Ab. Rahman allowed MACC's application to remand the 54-year old officer until Aug 22 to facilitate investigations into allegations of corruption and money laundering.
WEDNESDAY
National elite rider, Azizulhasni Awang finally hands Malaysia a bronze medal in the keirin event at the Rio Olympics Games.
The bronze medallist however could not contain his frustration with some quarters whom he claimed ignored by, in his quest for victory.
In a Facebook post on Aug 17, Azizulhasni startled observers and fans alike, as he claimed that a proposal to the MB’s office, a year before the Rio Olympics, asking for the state to sponsor him and fellow cyclist Fatehah Mustapa a road bike for their training, was ignored.
[PHOTOS] Rio 2016: National cyclist Azizulhasni clinches bronze in keirin
An oil tanker carrying 900,000 litres of diesel has been hijacked and taken into Indonesian waters, Malaysian maritime authorities. Vier Harmoni, has been located in the waters off Batam, Indonesia.
The marine tanker, however was found today, together with its crew in Batam waters, Indonesia. Based on preliminary investigations, it was believed the Batam-registered tanker was hijacked due to internal issues.
Pokemon GO reached a fever high as the Kelantan government has banned the virtual game at all its premises.
THURSDAY
Diving queen Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri qualified for the women's individual 10m platform semifinals at the Rio Olympic Games on Wednesday.
In the preliminary round at Maria Aquatics Centre here, Pandelela, the bronze medalist for the event in 2012 London Olympics, finished sixth while Nur Dhabitah in eighth spot.
The pair advanced to the finals after they finished sixth and 11th, respectively in the semi-finals held at Maria Lenk Aquatic Centre in Rio.
FRIDAY
The Malaysian badminton men's doubles team were expected to face tough competition as they faced China's Fu Haifeng-Zhang Nan at the Riocentro Pavilion Rio.
The Chinese pair beat the Malaysia's duo in rubber sets, 16-21, 21-11, 23-21.
READ OUR LIVE UPDATES OF THE MEN'S DOUBLES FINAL MATCH HERE
SATURDAY
National shuttler Lee Chong Wei beat his arch rival, two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan, 15-21, 21-11, 22-20 in an epic semi-final showdown in Rio de Janeiro.
In what seemed to be a heart-stopping badminton showdown, the World's No.1 player was defeated by China's Chen Long in the gold-medal match in a straight set 21-18 and 21-18.
ASTRO AWANI'S LIVE UPDATES OF CHONG WEI-CHEN LONG SHOWDOWN
SUNDAY
Listen to Chong Wei's comments after the final showdown in Rio on Saturday.
His father, Lee Ah Chai was overjoyed. Watching his son' s game from his residence in Batu Kawan, Penang, Ah Chai, 63 regarded his son as his No.1 hero and an all-time favourite player.
Chong Wei drew the curtain down for Malaysian athletes at the Rio 2016 on his brilliant sportsmanship. Congratulations, Chong Wei!
More on national news.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is eyeing on a number of seats to be contested in the 14th General Election (GE14).
Bersatu's protem president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, they would start negotiating with other opposition parties including PAS, as soon as the party registration is approved by Registrar of Societies (RoS).
Muhyiddin also said that the president of Bersatu would only be allowed to serve a total of three terms.
He said as per the party’s constitution, the same applied to the party’s chairman as well.
Chong Wei drew the curtain down for Malaysian athletes at the Rio 2016 on his brilliant sportsmanship. Congratulations, Chong Wei!
More on national news.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is eyeing on a number of seats to be contested in the 14th General Election (GE14).
Bersatu's protem president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, they would start negotiating with other opposition parties including PAS, as soon as the party registration is approved by Registrar of Societies (RoS).
Muhyiddin also said that the president of Bersatu would only be allowed to serve a total of three terms.
He said as per the party’s constitution, the same applied to the party’s chairman as well.
