Malaysia loses first appeal over Ziyad's call room violation

Malaysia's appeal to the World Para Athletics to overturn Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli's disqualification from the Shot Put F20 event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games was unsuccessful.

According to Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Ti Lian Ker, Malaysia will lodge further appeals at the International Paralympics Council to recognise Ziyad's participation and record their results.

"However, the appeal can only be lodged...