![Windfall for Olympic, Paralympic shuttlers who won medals Windfall for Olympic, Paralympic shuttlers who won medals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631189275_TanSriMohamadNorz.jpg)
Windfall for Olympic, Paralympic shuttlers who won medals
National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik received a windfall for their bronze medal triumph at the recent Tokyo 2020 Olympics, totalling RM180,000 today.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![FACTBOX - Five financial implications of the Olympics FACTBOX - Five financial implications of the Olympics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628414021_TOKYO.jpg)
FACTBOX - Five financial implications of the Olympics
The close of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics does not mean the end of financial questions surrounding an event that went ahead without spectators.
Sun Aug 08 2021
![Olympics: One and done? Karate ponders uncertain Olympic future after Tokyo debut Olympics: One and done? Karate ponders uncertain Olympic future after Tokyo debut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628413573_TOKYO.jpg)
Olympics: One and done? Karate ponders uncertain Olympic future after Tokyo debut
Karate had its long-awaited moment at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last week but does it deserve a place in future Games?
Sun Aug 08 2021
![2020 Olympics: Designer of tanjak takes pride his artwork catches world's attention 2020 Olympics: Designer of tanjak takes pride his artwork catches world's attention](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61627057389_olimpik.jpg)
2020 Olympics: Designer of tanjak takes pride his artwork catches world's attention
The stylish tanjak (headgear) worn by the male members of the Malaysian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last night had certainly attracted the attention of many.
Sat Jul 24 2021
![Japan stages scaled down, yet spectacular Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony Japan stages scaled down, yet spectacular Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627054869_olympicopeningto.jpg)
Japan stages scaled down, yet spectacular Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
After numerous challenges and hiccups over the past 18 months, Japan finally defied the COVID-19 pandemic to successfully stage a high-tech and vibrant Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight.
Fri Jul 23 2021
![Olympics - World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay Olympics - World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620183258_JAPAN.jpg)
Olympics - World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay
Kane Tanaka has decided not to take part in the torch relay for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over pandemic fears.
Wed May 05 2021
![Track cyclist Muhammad Fadhil first athlete to receive COVID-19 vaccine Track cyclist Muhammad Fadhil first athlete to receive COVID-19 vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81618287554_MuhammadFadhil.jpg)
Track cyclist Muhammad Fadhil first athlete to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Fadhil is among 264 national athletes and officials who will be vaccinated ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics this year.
Tue Apr 13 2021
![Pandelela undeterred by COVID-19 threat Pandelela undeterred by COVID-19 threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61589492546_pandelela.jpg)
Pandelela undeterred by COVID-19 threat
Pandelela said as a leading athlete she had no choice but to do her best to meet the KPI for her mission although her preparation and training had been disrupted by the pandemic.
Thu May 14 2020
![Tokyo 2020 Olympics next target for Azizulhasni Tokyo 2020 Olympics next target for Azizulhasni](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51492392861_950x600.jpg)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics next target for Azizulhasni
"Of course becoming a world champion was my dream, and until now, I cannot believe that I actually managed to achieve it."
Mon Apr 17 2017
![Pandelela, Nur Dhabitah receive four year sponsorship from Malaysia Airlines Pandelela, Nur Dhabitah receive four year sponsorship from Malaysia Airlines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41471577888_NurDhabitahPandel.jpg)
Pandelela, Nur Dhabitah receive four year sponsorship from Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) today announced a four-year sponsorship for Olympic divers, Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri.
Tue Dec 20 2016
![Badminton: New format would tempt Lee for Tokyo 2020 Badminton: New format would tempt Lee for Tokyo 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71471679848_DLeeChongWei.jpg)
Badminton: New format would tempt Lee for Tokyo 2020
Malaysia's world number one Lee Chong Wei said a new scoring format could tempt him to extend his career to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and take yet another shot at an elusive badminton gold medal.
Wed Sep 14 2016
![Rio 2016: V Shem-Wee Kiong can now aim for gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics Rio 2016: V Shem-Wee Kiong can now aim for gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41471684743_950x600.jpg)
Rio 2016: V Shem-Wee Kiong can now aim for gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Netizens applauded Malaysia's doubles pair, Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong performance in the men's doubles finals at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, and encouraged the duo to clinch the gold medal in Tokyo.
Sun Aug 21 2016
!['Now we plan for Tokyo 2020 Olympics', says Khairy 'Now we plan for Tokyo 2020 Olympics', says Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71460014474_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
'Now we plan for Tokyo 2020 Olympics', says Khairy
Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says Rio 2016 was the best Olympics campaign after the country bagged four silver and one bronze medals.
Sat Aug 20 2016
![Olympics: Tokyo 2020 releases shortlist of new logo proposals Olympics: Tokyo 2020 releases shortlist of new logo proposals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51460112551_TokyoOlympics.jpg)
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 releases shortlist of new logo proposals
Tokyo 2020 Olympic organisers on Friday unveiled a shortlist of four new logos more than six months after the original choice was scrapped over an embarrassing plagiarism scandal.
Fri Apr 08 2016