The concerned parties – be it the government or sports associations – must probe claims of sexual misconduct raised by two former swimmers and ensure safe spaces for athletes.
Category: Sports
‘Holy Grail’ within City’s grasp but Chelsea wants that second Champions League crown
When Sheikh Mansour Zayed Al Nahyan bought Manchester City in 2008, the dream was to win the Champions League. He is one step from realising the dream as City plays Chelsea in the final this weekend.
Reezal Merican: No cover-ups, no room for sexual predators
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican says his ministry will continue to support initiatives to ensure issues related to sexual harassment involving athletes will be addressed. He assures there will be no cover-ups and no room for sexual predators.
Red Devils confident of Europa League victory against Villarreal
Manchester United fans in Malaysia have confidently predicted their favourite team will beat Spain’s Villarreal in the Europa League final.
Ministry needs to address sexual abuse in sports, create support system for athletes, says ex-gymnast
Former national gymnast Sarina Sundara Rajah says abuses happen in sports as there is no ecosystem to protect athletes, and urges Youth and Sports Ministry to view allegations of sexual assault made by a former national swimmer seriously.
One final ‘final’ for Chelsea, Liverpool and Leicester in Premier League
The race for the last two berths to next season’s Champions League competition will be decided on Sunday with Chelsea, Liverpool and Leicester separated by a point.
If football administrators have ‘soul’ for Perak, raise money for its team
Recent comments by Perak FC treasurer Datuk Sham Mat Sahat that the team does not need players without “soul” for Perak stumped many, as it shows the underlying fact that sports professionalism in Malaysia still has a long way to go.
Chelsea-Leicester doubleheader as Foxes chase first FA Cup title and Champions League ticket
It is the FA Cup final weekend with Leicester hoping to win the trophy for the first time when it faces Chelsea. The two clubs will also meet in a Premier League tie in midweek with tickets to next season’s Champions League tournament still up for grabs.
Forget titles and trophies. Remember the grandeur of football
In the pursuit of titles and trophies, the basic fundamentals of football have been lost. Former international Serbegeth ‘Shebby’ Singh shares his list of entertainers in the 2020-2021 season.
Premier League clincher, revenge and a Champions League marker
Manchester City can clinch the Premier League title when it hosts Chelsea this weekend, eager to avenge its FA Cup defeat to the Londoners and set a marker for the Champions League final between the clubs.
Good to compete again, says runner Prabudass after breaking national record
K. Prabudass set a new men’s half marathon national record of 1:07.00s in Japan yesterday, his first race since 2019. He says it is good to compete again after a long time.
Amidst Covid-19, OCM chief says Tokyo Olympics will be a test of mental character
Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Norza Zakaria believes the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead as scheduled but is more worried about athletes’ mental health due to them being in quarantine for long periods as a precaution against Covid-19.
Pandelela pays tribute to family, coaches after World Cup victory
Hailing from a town famous for its gold mines, Pandelela Rinong Pamg has scaled the heights of a World Cup when she won the gold medal in the women’s 10m individual platform event in Tokyo today.