National silat exponent V. Thamaraj, who won the Putera Open Class (65-70kg) category in the 20th World Championship in Abu Dhabi, says he is targeting more titles in 2025.
He said the victory over Uzbekistan’s Khudoyberdiev Diyobek was more of revenge for his previous defeat, giving him confidence to excel on the international stage in the future.
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He said the victory over Uzbekistan’s Khudoyberdiev Diyobek was more of revenge for his previous defeat, giving him confidence to excel on the international stage in the future.
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00:00Congratulations on winning the World Championship, how do you feel?
00:15I feel very happy to win the gold medal for Malaysia in the Sukan Silat.
00:23I feel very happy, speechless, I don't know how to say it.
00:28Who is your opponent?
00:30I lost to him in the Asian Championship.
00:35I lost because I didn't follow the rules.
00:39If I meet him again, I will win.
00:43You are the World Champion, what is your next target?
00:47My next target is the C-Game if there is a chance.
00:56There is no C-Game in Thailand, right?
00:58I don't know, I haven't seen the ball chart yet.
01:03The Asian Championship, Tamaraj has won the silver medal twice, right?
01:07Yes, that's right.
01:08Is there a chance to win the gold medal in March?
01:10Yes, that's right.
01:11In the next game, there is a chance to win the gold medal for Malaysia.
01:18Where is the next Asian Championship?
01:20The next Asian Championship is in Uzbekistan.
01:22Next year?
01:23Yes.
01:25I'm afraid to meet him again.
01:28It's okay, I will meet whoever my opponent is.
01:31Why did you choose Silat instead of Taekwondo?
01:34I chose Silat because we train side by side.
01:42I train Taekwondo, my friends train Silat.
01:48I think Silat is a good sport.
01:52I want to find the difference between Taekwondo and Silat.
02:01I want to find the difference between Taekwondo and Silat.
02:04I want to try my luck in Silat.
02:09We had an interview with Major Noah Shahid.
02:14He said that you will be promoted to the next level.
02:21Did he tell you?
02:24I was told that I will be promoted to the next level.
02:29Major said that this is a gift from Irfan for Tamaraj.
02:34Tamaraj, can you comment on this?
02:36Were you surprised?
02:39I'm very grateful to the ATM for giving me this opportunity.
02:47I'm fighting for my country.
02:52I'm very happy.