The arrests come after months of investigations into alleged corruption in the planning and sponsorship of the international sporting event that was held in 2021 after a pandemic-driven postponement.

Local media reported that the suspect told authorities he 'wanted to kill people so he could be sentenced to death'.

It was a Games like no other, postponed a year because of the pandemic and dogged by difficulties and low public support in the build-up.

Abdul Latif Romly clinched the gold medal despite having to forgo his final attempt due to an injury.

Six-time world champion Cheah Liek Hou beat Indonesia's Anrimusthi Dheva 21-17, 21-15.

Mohd Faizol Harun also relates the chronology of events that took place that day.

Boccia athlete Chew Wei Lun lost the gold to Great Britain's David Smith but defeated Brazil's Jose Carlos Chagas de Oliveira who took bronze.

Sarawakian Bonnie Bunyau Gustin also broke the Paralympics record of 227kg by lifting 228kg on his third attempt.

Several local media outlets named the injured pedestrian as Japanese judo athlete Aramitsu Kitazono.

The pared-down ceremony took place in front of around 800 VIPs and officials.

He has admitted to the assaults, telling police he had been wanting to kill happy-looking women for years.

At least 193 athletes, media and Olympic employees and contractors have now tested positive for Covid-19.