Muhammad Azeem Poised to Represent Malaysia in Universiade 2025

Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi is a key candidate for Malaysia’s team at the 2025 Universiade in Germany, subject to performance evaluations and scheduling considerations. The Malaysian Contingent Committee will shortlist 60 athletes for seven sports, acknowledging the competitive nature of the event and potential costs involved.

National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi is considered a key contender to represent Malaysia in the 2025 Rhine-Ruhr World University Games (Universiade) in Germany. The contingent head, Datuk Assoc Prof Ts Dr Mohd Hafiz Yusoff, stated that definitive selection will follow consultations with the National Sports Council (MSN) to ensure that there are no scheduling conflicts with other competitions, stressing the importance of the athlete’s performance and fitness level.

Dr Mohd Hafiz noted that while Muhammad Azeem is a candidate for the Universiade team, confirming his participation will depend on evaluations with MSN to prevent any overlap in competition schedules. He expressed optimism, remarking, “If his performance is ok and he is free from injury, God willing we will bring the best team to Germany this year.”

To prepare for the Universiade, the Malaysian Contingent Committee plans to conduct an athlete selection workshop aimed at shortlisting 60 athletes for participation in seven out of the 19 events available at the games. The planned events include archery, athletics, badminton, diving, artistic gymnastics, swimming, and taekwondo.

Dr Mohd Hafiz also mentioned that the specific goals and achievements for the Malaysian team will be revealed later, as the selection process is still ongoing. The financial implications of the trip to Germany are being considered, with careful research being conducted to focus on events that present the best chances for winning. He highlighted that this is a highly competitive tournament, underscoring the intent to choose athletes who can effectively compete and improve their records.

In summary, Muhammad Azeem Mahd Fahmi is being positioned as a promising representative for Malaysia at the 2025 Universiade, pending final selection discussions with the National Sports Council. The Malaysian contingent aims to prepare a strong team for competition in various events, while also managing costs and ensuring optimal athlete performance.

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