Kumite team battle like possessed fighters to end 29-year drought

We’ve got our kicks!: The karate exponents celebrating after winning the men’s kumite team gold. — Bernama

THE Malaysian supporters came with big banners in hand and with huge expectations on the 36 gold medal target chase ending at the Ninh Binh Sports Gymnasium.

And they didn’t go home disappointed as the men’s kumite team fought like possessed fighters to regain the much coveted team gold medal after 29 long years, ensuring the Malaysian contingent reach their target in Hanoi with three days to go.