KUALA LUMPUR: In this special Paris 2024 Olympics update on Beyond the Headlines, hosts Amalina Kamal and Hazween Hassan are joined by NST Sports reporter Fadhli Ishak.
The episode features an in-depth discussion with sports analyst Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli who provides expert insights into the ongoing games.
The panel reviews Datuk Azizulhasni Awang's record-breaking performance in the men's individual sprint qualifying round and discusses his future prospects.
The impressive journey of the women's doubles pair, Pearly-Thinaah to the semi-finals is also highlighted.
Similarly, the performance of the men's doubles pair, Aaron-Wooi Yik, is discussed after winning Malaysia's first medal.
Lee Zii Jia's declaration of deserving his medal after numerous struggles and his vow to return stronger in the next Games is also discussed.
We also touch on the controversy surrounding Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Norza Zakaria.
The panel debates the expectations versus reality of Malaysia's Road To Gold (RTG) campaign, pondering whether it is a failure despite the standings and what the Olympic wins mean for the country's sports development and future.
The show transitions to local politics with insights from political analyst Professor Dr Azmi Hassan on the upcoming Nenggiri by-election.
Follow the full discussion in the latest episode of Beyond the Headlines. Watch on NST Online's YouTube channel.
*This episode was recorded on Aug 8.