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Plagued by controversies, MAF needs to buck up, big time
Multiple shots have been fired, yet Malaysia Athletics Federation (MAF) officials tasked with safeguarding the national athletes and the athletics scene seem to be stuck at the starting blocks and comfortable being placed in such an awkward position.
Should Tunku Ismail be allowed to redeem himself after short, forgettable stint as FAM president?
Tunku Ismail Ibrahim made Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) a much-feared team in the region, but it must be noted that his time as Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president saw failures on the field. It remains to be seen if the national body will cave in to his request of managing the national team.
Toss between coach and official – Who deserves to go to the Olympics?
Coaches must be given priority to accompany athletes to major competitions, especially for something as big as the Olympics.
Reclassify us as essential, allow us to operate, plead gym operators
A loose coalition of private gymnasium operators in Malaysia urges the government to reclassify the industry as an essential service and prioritise the reopening of the sector soon.
MAF chief: Athlete’s expletive-laced spat with manager a ‘small, family matter’
Malaysia Athletics Federation president Datuk S.M. Muthu downplays recent spat between national discus thrower Irfan Shamsuddin and general manager Anthony Samy, insisting there’s “no problem” between the two.
Watching quality football in Singapore is getting more expensive
Football is a sport loved by all, regardless gender and economic standing. But in Singapore, only those who can afford it will be able to catch the biggest tournaments – like the European Championships – in the comfort of their own homes, writes Singapore-based football event organiser, Rasvinder Singh.
Skill, speed and smarts – SEA youth footballers promise hope
The future of Southeast Asian football is headed for exciting times as the region has in its midst some electrifying attacking talent, writes former international Serbegeth ‘Shebby’ Singh.
Hard taskmaster on the hockey field, whizz in the kitchen – farewell William Fidelis
Hockey icon William Fidelis, who died yesterday, coached countless national players, including Olympians. What many do not know was that he was also a good cook. His nephew, Twentytwo13’s executive editor Graig Nunis pays tribute to the 87-year-old.
MAF’s plan to send official instead of coach to Olympics raises eyebrows
National Sports Council athletes division director Jefri Ngadirin says coaches, not officials, should accompany athletes to the Olympics as the Malaysia Athletics Federation plans to send an official to join high jumper Lee Hup Wei to Tokyo.
Bring it on! Astro Arena’s Euro 2020 hosts Burn and Botak ready to spark debates
No stranger to controversy, Nafis Abdullah and R. Rueben Thevandran, better known as Botak and Burn, promise something different in Astro Arena’s Euro 2020 coverage.
Battered and broken but martial artist wants to beat Covid-19, educate Malaysians on sports
Shareh Nasrullah has been living with uncertainty for close to a year following the Covid-19 pandemic that has crippled the local sports industry. The personal trainer and martial artist now wants to change the way people view sports.
Singaporean loves Harimau Malaya, but naturalised footballers not the way go
Singaporean Rasvinder Singh is a long-time supporter of Malaysian football. He says Singapore used naturalised players for short-term glory and adds Harimau Malaya should be represented by those with Malaysian blood.