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Archery

Baharuddin Jamil

It was only in the 1970s that competitive archery was introduced locally by Malaysians who had travelled to Europe and America and developed an interest in the sport. Ever since a Malaysian qualified for the archery event in the 2004 Olympic Games, the sport has been receiving more attention locally.

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  • An enduring tradition
  • Local archery
  • International marks
Mon Redee Sut Txi

Mon Redee Sut Txi (left) preparing to release her arrow during the finals of the 2003 SEA Games in Vietnam. In 2004, Mon Redee became the first Malaysian archer to qualify for the Olympic Games.