Judo Changes Amir Daniel’s Life Path

Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed once spent much of his time in front of the television because he had problems with his weight. Today, he is among Malaysia’s hopes in judo and has set his sights on a far bigger destination: an Olympic gold medal for the country.

The athlete, who comes from a mixed-heritage family, acknowledged that his entry into judo was not part of an obvious path at the beginning. Yet the sport changed the direction of his life and helped turn him into a national athlete.

Amir Daniel’s journey is presented as a striking transformation, from a child facing weight problems to a judoka carrying Malaysia’s hopes and pursuing an ambitious Olympic dream.