Farah about-turn

31/07/1998

IN a wink, Farah Zellinah Kemal and Celestine Shan have been reinstated to
the rhythmic gymnastics squad for the Commonwealth Games - 24 hours after
been left out of the list by the Olympic Council of Malaysia.
The return of the duo to the squad was made after a Malaysian
Gymnastics Federation official made an appeal to the OCM.
"During the selection meeting on Wednesday, MGF president Dr Zakaria
Ahmad had endorsed only four names," said OCM secretary Sieh Kok Chi.
"Yesterday, I received a call from an MGF member saying that the duo
have not been dropped and will continue training with the national team."
Sieh did not name the official who made the call.
For the Games proper, only four gymnasts, one of whom will be a reserve,
can be on the final list. The closing date for entries with Games
organisers Sukom is Aug 11.
"The door is still open for appeal. If an association feel that their
athlete(s) has been unjustly dropped, they can submit a fresh proposal,"
said Sieh.
Yesterday, OCM approved the list for some team sports and shooting
although their endorsement is not final.
The men's and women's hockey teams have yet to be finalised.
"The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Confederation (MTBC) have submitted the
names of four men and four women but only two each will be selected for
the Games. The final selection will be done by their coach."
In squash, the only uncertainty is Kuan Choy Lin although she was named
in the squad.
"She will have to pass a fitness test but if her knee still gives her
problem, Daphine Ting will replace her," said Sieh.
The final list for badminton will be released today after the BAM exco
meeting. THE APPROVED LIST
SQUASH - Men: Kenneth Low, Ong Beng Hee, Yap Kok Four, Michael Soo,
Mohamed Azlan; Women: Nicol Ann David, Leong Siul Lynn, Sandra Wu, Sharon
Wee, Kuan Choy Lin or Daphine Ting.
RUGBY: Mohamed Redzuan, Hamid Sauh, Sulaiman Yaakop, Khusaini Ishak,
Farid Rahman, Shah Iran Sahar, Jamil Rahman, Jude Rampangajouw, Badrul
Hisham, Narsidi Mohamed.
CRICKET: Ramesh Menon, David Tallala, Mathew William, Suresh Navaratnam,
K. Ramadass, Chew Pok Cheong, Jeevandran Nair, Rohan Vishnu, Shanker
Retinam, Rohan Selvaratnam, M. Muniandy, Santhara Segaran, Rakesh
Mahadevan, Siswanto Moksun.
TENPIN BOWLING - Men: Kenny Ang, Ben Heng, Y.H. Ng, Daniel Lim; Women:
Shalin Zulkifli, Low Poh Lian.
NETBALL: Siti Afizah Noh, Rohaida Ismail, Rosmani Ismail, Wan Norafazan,
Tang Mee Huong, Wong Mei Yee, Noraidah Ariffin, Puah Pei Ling, Lim Lay
Sim, Kuah Seow Peng, Hanizah Hashim, Seow Li Yoong.
SHOOTING - Men's Air Rifle: Mutalib Razak, Emran Zakaia, Villow Kabah.
Free Rifle Prone: Jasni Shaari, Emran, Sabiki Din.
Free Rifle Three Position: Jasni, Emran, Sabiki.
Air Pistol: Hashim Desa, Marzuki Man, Ali Noor.
Free Pistol: Ali Noor, Hashim, Marzuki.
Centre Fire Pistol: Hashim, Che Wan Zulqarnean, David Hor.
Rapid Fire Pistol: Hasli Amir, Che Wan, David.
Women's Air Pistol: Suriani Othman, Norsita Mohamed, Kamisah Jalal.
Sport Pistol: Norsita, Bibiana Ng, Irina Maharani.
Air Rifle: Roslina Bakar, Nurul Huda Baharin, Noriha Rani.
Sport Rile Prone: Nordalilah Abu Bakar, Nurul.
Sport Rifle Three Position: Nurul, Roslina, Sarihati Awang.
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