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Shahmalarani tests capabilities before Asian Games

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • National karate queen C.
  • Shahmalarani will compete in the Asian Senior Karate Championship in Indonesia to test her readiness for the Asian Games.
  • The 28-year-old athlete aims to evaluate her training effectiveness and identify weaknesses before the September Asian Games.
  • She believes her intensive training in Georgia has improved her aggressive style, preparing her for tougher competition.

Malaysia's top female karateka, C. Shahmalarani, is set to compete in the 22nd Asian Senior Karate Championship in Indonesia. This event serves as a crucial test of her capabilities ahead of the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya this September.

My focus is to perform as best as I can. Winning or losing in karate is very subjective. My main goal is to maintain my performance and, if luck is on my side, to reach the podium.

— C. ShahmalaraniDescribing her approach to the Asian Senior Karate Championship.

The 28-year-old athlete views the championship not just as an opportunity to win medals, but primarily as a platform to assess her training regimen's effectiveness. "My focus is to perform as best as I can. Winning or losing in karate is very subjective," Shahmalarani stated. "My main goal is to maintain my performance and, if luck is on my side, to reach the podium."

Shahmalarani highlighted the significant impact of a two-week intensive training camp in Georgia. She noted that European training methods are more aggressive and present new challenges compared to those in Southeast Asia. "The camp in Georgia was very helpful because the training style in Europe is more aggressive and offers new challenges compared to Southeast Asia," she said.

The camp in Georgia was very helpful because the training style in Europe is more aggressive and offers new challenges compared to Southeast Asia.

— C. ShahmalaraniCommenting on the benefits of her training camp in Georgia.

Having won a gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games, Shahmalarani acknowledges that her techniques are now closely watched by opponents. This increased scrutiny requires her to adopt a more tactical and cautious approach in competitions. "Now I can't play like before. Opponents have started to 'lock down' my techniques. So I need to be smarter and change," she explained.

Now I can't play like before. Opponents have started to 'lock down' my techniques. So I need to be smarter and change.

— C. ShahmalaraniDiscussing how opponents have adapted to her playing style.

Addressing the pressure leading up to the Asian Games, Shahmalarani emphasized her calm approach, avoiding excessive expectations. "My first Asian Games, I put too much pressure on myself. This time I go with a 'nothing to lose' mindset. I just want to give my best performance," she added.

My first Asian Games, I put too much pressure on myself. This time I go with a 'nothing to lose' mindset. I just want to give my best performance.

— C. ShahmalaraniReflecting on her mindset for the upcoming Asian Games.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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