Two youth tournaments have been axed but the FA of Malaysia wants to make up by ensuring the young players are paid at least 25% of what they are owed as discussions continue on whether the M-League and national teams will finally see action.
Category: Sports
Aik Mong stands tall as badminton great and for being outspoken
Twentytwo13 compiles the wise words of former national shuttler Tan Aik Mong, who passed away due to liver cancer yesterday.
Ice skating, studies and helping bowlers on Shalin Zulkifli’s mind
Bowling queen Shalin Zulkifli is eager to catch up on many things after having been a national athlete for 30 years while she continues to contribute to the welfare of athletes.
From guidelines to funding, will BWF help host nations?
BA of Malaysia general secretary Datuk Kenny Goh hopes for clarity from Badminton World Federation (BWF) as member nations will host events later this year with minimal spectators and higher costs.
‘Build more facilities for sports industry to thrive’
Safe Aim Mutual director Ron Hogg, the man behind the Malaysian Cub Prix series, believes the government can help spur the sports industry by building more facilities nationwide, especially race tracks that can double up as event venues.
Ball in Finance Ministry’s court to help sports industry
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican met Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz to discuss ways of assisting the sports industry and youths in facing economic challenges due to Covid-19.
The Last Dance rekindles Malaysians’ love for Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls united and inspired people through basketball as 10-episode series The Last Dance reminds Malaysians.
OCM chief Norza welcomes stimulus package initiative for the sports industry
Olympic Council of Malaysia president Datuk Seri Mohamad Norza Zakaria says there are plans by the government to have a stimulus package for those in the sports industry affected by Covid-19.
redONE to fund Terengganu FC, PDRM FA even if M-League called off
Telecommunications company redONE Network is committed to Terengganu and PDRM FA this season – regardless of the status of the M-League which will hopefully resume in September.
From ballet to MMA, how Asian Champion Colleen Augustin created history
Penangite Colleen Augustin, who grew up learning ballet and to play the piano, credits her family for her rise as a mixed martial artist.
Grassroots, community football in mind as FAM hopes for M-League to resume
FA of Malaysia general secretary Stuart Ramalingam says community leagues and grassroots football are not forgotten as stakeholders are working towards resuming M-League in September.
Nellan for OCM Hall of Fame
Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Datuk Seri Mohamad Norza Zakaria is open to inducting golfer V. Nellan into OCM’s Hall of Fame.
Golf industry must reinvent to stay the course
Efforts must be made to lure youngsters to play golf while clubs need to address generational gap to remain relevant.