!['Badang' Bonnie among World's Top Paralympians in 2021 'Badang' Bonnie among World's Top Paralympians in 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41630144044_Atletpowerlifting.jpg)
'Badang' Bonnie among World's Top Paralympians in 2021
What a remarkable year it has been for Tokyo Paralympics champion, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin.
Wed Dec 29 2021
![Tokyo Paralympics incentive: Bonnie gets RM500,000, Yee Khie RM300,000 from Sarawak govt Tokyo Paralympics incentive: Bonnie gets RM500,000, Yee Khie RM300,000 from Sarawak govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51635853929_atlet.jpg)
Tokyo Paralympics incentive: Bonnie gets RM500,000, Yee Khie RM300,000 from Sarawak govt
Two Sarawak Paralympians who won gold and silver medals at the 2020 Tokyo Games received financial incentives from the state government today.
Tue Nov 02 2021
![King praises Olympians, Paralympians, frontliners battling COVID-19 King praises Olympians, Paralympians, frontliners battling COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631513866_TBPARLIMEN.jpg)
King praises Olympians, Paralympians, frontliners battling COVID-19
His Majesty expressed his appreciation by asking the MPs to stand to give a resounding applause to them when opening the session today.
Mon Sep 13 2021
![Sarawak Cabinet will discuss awarding state honours to Paralympians Bonnie, Yee Khie - Abdul Karim Sarawak Cabinet will discuss awarding state honours to Paralympians Bonnie, Yee Khie - Abdul Karim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81630416624_atlet.jpg)
Sarawak Cabinet will discuss awarding state honours to Paralympians Bonnie, Yee Khie - Abdul Karim
The awarding of state honours to two national Paralympic heroes from Sarawak, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and Jong Yee Khie, will be discussed in the state Cabinet meeting.
Thu Sep 02 2021
![Afghan Paralympian makes debut after top-secret evacuation Afghan Paralympian makes debut after top-secret evacuation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61630564746_paralympic.jpg)
Afghan Paralympian makes debut after top-secret evacuation
On Thursday, Khudadadi entered the Makuhari Messe competition arena in Chiba, near Tokyo, wearing a white hijab for the opening match.
Thu Sep 02 2021
![Japan welcomes Paralympians in spectacular fashion Japan welcomes Paralympians in spectacular fashion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629821312_TokyoParalympi.jpg)
Japan welcomes Paralympians in spectacular fashion
Hosts Japan, as expected, put on another spectacular opening ceremony in conjunction with the 16th Paralympic Games - a mere 16 days after the end of a superb Olympic Games here.
Tue Aug 24 2021
![Australia evacuates more than 50 female Afghan athletes and dependents - ABC Australia evacuates more than 50 female Afghan athletes and dependents - ABC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629799636_KABUL.jpg)
Australia evacuates more than 50 female Afghan athletes and dependents - ABC
Australia evacuated the female Afghan athletes and their dependents after lobbying by prominent figures from the sporting world.
Tue Aug 24 2021
![Paralympics: Malaysia's mission to better Rio record begins Tuesday Paralympics: Malaysia's mission to better Rio record begins Tuesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629564195_KontinjenParalimpik.jpg)
Paralympics: Malaysia's mission to better Rio record begins Tuesday
Five years ago, three Malaysian athletes made history when they brought home three gold medals from the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
Mon Aug 23 2021
![Japan prepares to vaccinate its Olympians, Paralympians Japan prepares to vaccinate its Olympians, Paralympians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71619858615_Vaksinator.jpg)
Japan prepares to vaccinate its Olympians, Paralympians
Japan is using shots donated for the Games amid public anger over the slow pace of the country's vaccine rollout.
Wed May 12 2021
![KDU offers education scholarship for Paralympic athletes KDU offers education scholarship for Paralympic athletes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41476375492_paralimpikKDUKol.jpg)
KDU offers education scholarship for Paralympic athletes
KDU University College has announced its first scholarship fund for the Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) to recognise the hard work and efforts of all para-athletes.
Thu Oct 13 2016
![Millionaire Paralympians pledge to continue training hard Millionaire Paralympians pledge to continue training hard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61474560213_MohdZiyad.jpg)
Millionaire Paralympians pledge to continue training hard
National Paralympic athlete Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli's commitment, dedication and focus will not be dampened by the incentives that he had received Saturday.
Sat Oct 08 2016
![You are truly special! Welcome home, heroes! You are truly special! Welcome home, heroes!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81474538241_PicStory.jpg)
You are truly special! Welcome home, heroes!
The Malaysian paralympians returned to a "Heroes' Welcome" and paraded around the federal capital on an 'opened top bus'.
Thu Sep 22 2016
![Paralympians arrive to heroes' welcome Paralympians arrive to heroes' welcome](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51474554149_950x600.jpg)
Paralympians arrive to heroes' welcome
The Malaysian contingent consisting of 21 athletes led by chef de mission Dr Ang Kean Koo were thrilled with the heroes' welcome given by the public.
Thu Sep 22 2016
![Paralympians are icons for Malaysians - PM Paralympians are icons for Malaysians - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71474537799_SelamatPulang.jpg)
Paralympians are icons for Malaysians - PM
Despite the disabilities, the paralympians who did the nation proud, demonstrated high spirit and strong determination to suceed on the world stage.
Thu Sep 22 2016
!['Golden heroes' welcome for Paralympics contingent - Khairy 'Golden heroes' welcome for Paralympics contingent - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71473665145_Paralimpik.jpg)
'Golden heroes' welcome for Paralympics contingent - Khairy
The Malaysian paralympians to the Rio Paralympic Games are in for a "Heroes Welcome" when they return home this Thursday.
Tue Sep 20 2016