Veteran Nuzul Azwan Opens Malaysia’s SEA Games Campaign with Shooting Bronze

National pétanque stalwart Nuzul Azwan Ahmad Temizi delivered Malaysia’s first medal of the Thailand SEA Games, securing a well-earned bronze in the men’s shooting event today at Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University.

The experienced 37-year-old, more fondly known as Wan, continued his consistent track record on the regional stage after edging his way into the semi-finals.

Azwan advanced to the semi-finals and settled for joint-third after a narrow 38–37 battle against Indonesia’s Satria Topan. The podium finish marks Nuzul’s third SEA Games medal in the shooting discipline following his silver in Laos 2009 and bronze in Singapore 2015, and his sixth overall SEA Games medal – reinforcing his status as one of Malaysia’s most reliable and decorated pétanque athletes.

Azwan shared that the performance gives him valuable takeaways heading into the remaining events.

“I was leading earlier but couldn’t take advantage of the final discipline,” he said. 

“Still, this gives me important lessons to stay mentally strong in crucial situations. I hope this medal gives a boost to my teammates as we look forward to the coming events.”

Malaysia turned in a spirited effort across the four individual categories, with valuable exposure gained by Hafizuddin Mat Daud in men's singles, Nur Durratul Iffah Yazit in women's singles, and Nur Iman Aina Ahmad Sabti in women's shooting Malaysia remain well positioned in the overall medal hunt, with several strong medal opportunities still ahead in the men’s, women’s and mixed doubles, scheduled to begin with preliminary rounds tomorrow.

Malaysia are set to field three pairings across the doubles discipline tomorrow, with Muhammad Helmi Mat Daud–Ahmad Safuan Ibrahim lining up in the men’s doubles, Ayzek Hakimi Safingan–Sharifah Afiqah Farzana Syed Ali combining in the mixed doubles, and the women’s charge led by Nur Alya Farzana Rushazlir Effendy–Siti Noor Ellyshatul Balqish Suhaimi. 

All three events start at 9.30am.

The Malaysian Boules Sports Federation (MBSF) have targeted a positive outing in Thailand and expressed confidence in the national squad’s preparation and unity.