12/11/1998
SPORTS Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is puzzled with two things - Lawn
Tennis Associaton of Malaysia (LTAM) president Tun Ghafar Baba's position
and the attitude of Malaysian athletes who skipped motivational camps.
Speaking at his office yesterday, Muhyiddin said he is unclear whether
Ghafar is still president of LTAM as he has been receiving conflicting
reports.
"Ghafar wrote a lengthy letter to me explaining LTAM's affairs, and yet
I read in the newspapers that he is no longer the president," said
Muhyiddin.
"Sports Commissioner Datuk Ahmad Bakri Shabdin does not have any
information to deny or confirm Ghafar's status but a few days ago, I
received a letter from Ghafar stating the activities which have been
conducted by LTAM over the years. Ghafar signed it in his position as LTAM
president," said Muhyiddin.
On Nov 8, Ghafar announced in Penang that he is no longer the president.
He was quoted as saying: "Actually, I have already resigned from LTAM ...
sometime back. I am no longer the president."
The Sports Ministry are now seriously thinking about taking over the
running of LTAM because the association have yet to submit their accounts
even after the Sports Commissioner had invoked the Sports Development Act.
Muhyiddin is also peeved by the behaviour of a few Asian Games-bound
athletes who went AWOL during a recent three-day motivational camp at
Bukit Jalil.
"I was surprised to receive a report from the National Sports Council
(NSC) that several athletes skipped camp after I visited them. Some
associations did not even bother to send their athletes."
Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) failed to send their
cyclists for the camp while squash players Nicol David and Leong Siu Lynn
were absent without reason.
The badminton players registered for the camp but, with the exception of
Roslin Hashim, checked out after Muhyiddin visited on the second day of
the camp.
"How are we going to progress in sports if the athletes are not serious?
I'll not condone such behaviour because this is grossly irresponsible.
"While I was there, I got the impression that the athletes were really
serious and were enjoying the camp."
Muhyiddin, while not agreeing with NSC director-general Datuk Mazlan
Ahmad's suggestion to stop monetary assistance to the respective
associations, would like to see a reprimand instead.
"Money to organise the camp came from the Ministry and we feel cheated
because there is no provision for the Ministry to hold such camps. In
fact, we did the job of the Olympic Council of Malaysia and the
associations.
"If we leave it in the hands of the associations to organise such camps,
they will not be able to do so because of the present financial
constraints."
(END)
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Dragons play down chances
13/11/1998
BANDARAYA Dragons, one of the top clubs in Malaysia, have played down
their chances in the Cobra 10s this weekend as they assembled a few days
ago for the all-local field which will close the rugby season this year.
But the two-day event, which made way for the Commonwealth Games sevens
debut in September, will not be void of top rugby as Cobra Stings are bent
on winning the championship at the Jalan Utara ground in Petaling Jaya.
Bandaraya coach-cum-player Yusli Ramli has set a modest target of making
the quarterfinals.
"My players took a long break after the Commonwealth Games and we don't
think we will be ready to lift our performance. Also, national player
Riduan Chan has injured his shoulder and will not be able to contribute,"
said Yusli.
Bandaraya finished champions at the Terengganu 10s last year, runnersup
at the Penang 10s but lost to Negri Wanderers in the Jonah Jones Sevens
semifinals. Although they have played down their chances, it would be a
mistake to ignore off. Cobra are favourites in Group A with JLJ, Dewan
Bandaraya Ipoh Warlords and Permas Jaya Wildcats.
Cobra team manager Wan Saifuddin said their biggest obstacle would be
RMAF Blackhawks and Bandaraya Dragons of Kuala Lumpur.
Group A: Cobra, JLJ, DBI Warlords, Permas Jaya Wildcards; Group B:
Police United, RAAF Tigers, Kuantan Rhinos, Bandaray Dragons; Group C: SMS
Old Boys, Royal Selangor Club, Johor Scopions, Moroc; Group D: RMAF
Blackhawks, BBMB Knights, Cobra Stings, Intekma Wolves.
(END)
BANDARAYA Dragons, one of the top clubs in Malaysia, have played down
their chances in the Cobra 10s this weekend as they assembled a few days
ago for the all-local field which will close the rugby season this year.
But the two-day event, which made way for the Commonwealth Games sevens
debut in September, will not be void of top rugby as Cobra Stings are bent
on winning the championship at the Jalan Utara ground in Petaling Jaya.
Bandaraya coach-cum-player Yusli Ramli has set a modest target of making
the quarterfinals.
"My players took a long break after the Commonwealth Games and we don't
think we will be ready to lift our performance. Also, national player
Riduan Chan has injured his shoulder and will not be able to contribute,"
said Yusli.
Bandaraya finished champions at the Terengganu 10s last year, runnersup
at the Penang 10s but lost to Negri Wanderers in the Jonah Jones Sevens
semifinals. Although they have played down their chances, it would be a
mistake to ignore off. Cobra are favourites in Group A with JLJ, Dewan
Bandaraya Ipoh Warlords and Permas Jaya Wildcats.
Cobra team manager Wan Saifuddin said their biggest obstacle would be
RMAF Blackhawks and Bandaraya Dragons of Kuala Lumpur.
Group A: Cobra, JLJ, DBI Warlords, Permas Jaya Wildcards; Group B:
Police United, RAAF Tigers, Kuantan Rhinos, Bandaray Dragons; Group C: SMS
Old Boys, Royal Selangor Club, Johor Scopions, Moroc; Group D: RMAF
Blackhawks, BBMB Knights, Cobra Stings, Intekma Wolves.
(END)
Monday, January 29, 2007
Sara aims to do better
13/11/1998
COMMONWEALTH Games gold medallist G. Saravanan has set a realistic target
of bettering his national record at the Asian Games in Bangkok.
His mark of 14:10.05 was good enough for a Commonwealth Games medal but
he will have to dig deeper into his reserves if he wants to return with a
50km walks medal from Bangkok.
"I know it would be tough competing against the best in Asia because my
time is not good compared to the rest of Asia, that is why I have set a
target of lowering my national record," said Saravanan after receiving an
incentive from the National Association of Malaysian Athletes (NAMA).
NAMA president S. Muthiah said the association are proud of Saravanan's
achievement at the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games and hope the incentive
will spur him to do better at the Asian Games.
Saravanan is confident the Malaysian AAU and the Olympic Council
Malaysia will work out an amicable solution to the controversy surrounding
a Proton Perdana.
(END)
COMMONWEALTH Games gold medallist G. Saravanan has set a realistic target
of bettering his national record at the Asian Games in Bangkok.
His mark of 14:10.05 was good enough for a Commonwealth Games medal but
he will have to dig deeper into his reserves if he wants to return with a
50km walks medal from Bangkok.
"I know it would be tough competing against the best in Asia because my
time is not good compared to the rest of Asia, that is why I have set a
target of lowering my national record," said Saravanan after receiving an
incentive from the National Association of Malaysian Athletes (NAMA).
NAMA president S. Muthiah said the association are proud of Saravanan's
achievement at the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games and hope the incentive
will spur him to do better at the Asian Games.
Saravanan is confident the Malaysian AAU and the Olympic Council
Malaysia will work out an amicable solution to the controversy surrounding
a Proton Perdana.
(END)
Allen targets four gold medals at Asiad
14/11/1998
FOR eight years, chief coach Sid Allen has always played down the national
keglers' chances in international tournaments. Yesterday, he caused a stir
when he announced his four-gold target at the Asian Games in Bangkok next
month..
After a meeting with Asian Games chef-de-mission Dr Zakaria Ahmad, Allen
said the women are good for three gold medals while the men will return
with one.
"I have been with the national team for eight years now and the present
batch of keglers are the best ever. They have the ability to win four
golds at the Asiad," said Allen.
Zakaria had predicted a modest two-gold haul from the entire Malaysian
contingent, so if Allen is to be believed, Malaysia are in for a good
harvest in Bangkok.
"I have seen the Taiwan and South Korean keglers train and although they
are good, I still feel the Malaysians have a slight advantage," said
Allen.
The Korean keglers have been training fulltime for two years now and
have almost perfected their game.
"I have been told the Koreans were barricaded in a hostel for two years
without even telephones to communicate with the outside world. They are
dead serious about winning medals at the Asiad and will be the toughest
hurdle."
Allen said the men's team of Kenny Ang, Ben Heng, Alex Liew, Daniel Lim,
Lai Chuen Lian and Vincent Low will find the going tougher than the women.
"Lai Kin Ngoh, Shalin Zulkifli, Sharon Low, Sarah Yap, Low Poh Lian and
Karen Lian are at their peak and if the lane conditions in Bangkok suit
them, they will be unbeatable," he said.
Although the bowlers have had a hectic competition year with the
Commonwealth Games taking the biggest toll on their energy, Allen said
instead of a burnout, the team have become stronger with each tournament.
"I dare say that at next year's Brunei Sea Games, we will return with
all the eight golds at stake," said a confident Allen.
Other than Ang and Shalin, who will be competing in the AMF World Cup in
Japan next week, the rest will compete in the Genting World Kuala Lumpur
International Open championships at Genting Bowl in Subang Jaya on Nov 20-
29.
The annual RM42,000 singles tournament is part of the bowlers'
preparation for the Asiad.
(END)
FOR eight years, chief coach Sid Allen has always played down the national
keglers' chances in international tournaments. Yesterday, he caused a stir
when he announced his four-gold target at the Asian Games in Bangkok next
month..
After a meeting with Asian Games chef-de-mission Dr Zakaria Ahmad, Allen
said the women are good for three gold medals while the men will return
with one.
"I have been with the national team for eight years now and the present
batch of keglers are the best ever. They have the ability to win four
golds at the Asiad," said Allen.
Zakaria had predicted a modest two-gold haul from the entire Malaysian
contingent, so if Allen is to be believed, Malaysia are in for a good
harvest in Bangkok.
"I have seen the Taiwan and South Korean keglers train and although they
are good, I still feel the Malaysians have a slight advantage," said
Allen.
The Korean keglers have been training fulltime for two years now and
have almost perfected their game.
"I have been told the Koreans were barricaded in a hostel for two years
without even telephones to communicate with the outside world. They are
dead serious about winning medals at the Asiad and will be the toughest
hurdle."
Allen said the men's team of Kenny Ang, Ben Heng, Alex Liew, Daniel Lim,
Lai Chuen Lian and Vincent Low will find the going tougher than the women.
"Lai Kin Ngoh, Shalin Zulkifli, Sharon Low, Sarah Yap, Low Poh Lian and
Karen Lian are at their peak and if the lane conditions in Bangkok suit
them, they will be unbeatable," he said.
Although the bowlers have had a hectic competition year with the
Commonwealth Games taking the biggest toll on their energy, Allen said
instead of a burnout, the team have become stronger with each tournament.
"I dare say that at next year's Brunei Sea Games, we will return with
all the eight golds at stake," said a confident Allen.
Other than Ang and Shalin, who will be competing in the AMF World Cup in
Japan next week, the rest will compete in the Genting World Kuala Lumpur
International Open championships at Genting Bowl in Subang Jaya on Nov 20-
29.
The annual RM42,000 singles tournament is part of the bowlers'
preparation for the Asiad.
(END)
Rampangajouw steers Cobra to victory
16/11/1998
COBRA Black lived up to their top billing when they defeated Blackhawk 14-
10 for the Cobra 10s rugger title at Utara ground in Petaling Jaya
yesterday.
However, Cobra could do nothing right until Eeniasi Laqure, a Fijian,
landed a try in the dying minutes of the first half. Nabil Marzuki
converted for a crucial seven-point lead.
Blackhawk kept Cobra at bay in the second half and there was a fierce
exchange of tackles right up till the final whistle when Rosli Omar,
capitalising on a Laqure mistake, perfected a try. But Nazri Mohamed Nor
failed to convert.
Nazri earned a penalty in the dying minutes but the post denied the
Hawks. Just when the crowd thought that all was lost, Cobra's Jude
Rampangoue charged over for a try which Nabil converted to give them
victory.
Blackhawk coach Capt Zaini Kabul attributed their defeat to the missed
penalty.
"We almost had Cobra cornered but when Nazri failed to convert the
penalty I knew time was against us."
Cobra, who won the Jonah Jones Sevens earlier, will be gunning for a
hat-trick of titles when they take part in the Penang 10s on Dec 5-6.
"Our goal is to win the Penang 10s too," said Cobra coach Boon Hoon Che.
Results - Cup championship q-finals: Cobra Black bt RAAF Tigers 54-0;
BBMB Knights bt SMS Old Boys 5-0; Blackhawk bt RSC 29-5; JLJ DiRaja bt
Bandaraya Dragons 26-5.
Semifinals: Cobra bt BBMB Knights 33-0; Blackhawk bt JLJ DiRaja 3-0;
Final: Cobra Black bt Blackhawk 14-10.
(END)
COBRA Black lived up to their top billing when they defeated Blackhawk 14-
10 for the Cobra 10s rugger title at Utara ground in Petaling Jaya
yesterday.
However, Cobra could do nothing right until Eeniasi Laqure, a Fijian,
landed a try in the dying minutes of the first half. Nabil Marzuki
converted for a crucial seven-point lead.
Blackhawk kept Cobra at bay in the second half and there was a fierce
exchange of tackles right up till the final whistle when Rosli Omar,
capitalising on a Laqure mistake, perfected a try. But Nazri Mohamed Nor
failed to convert.
Nazri earned a penalty in the dying minutes but the post denied the
Hawks. Just when the crowd thought that all was lost, Cobra's Jude
Rampangoue charged over for a try which Nabil converted to give them
victory.
Blackhawk coach Capt Zaini Kabul attributed their defeat to the missed
penalty.
"We almost had Cobra cornered but when Nazri failed to convert the
penalty I knew time was against us."
Cobra, who won the Jonah Jones Sevens earlier, will be gunning for a
hat-trick of titles when they take part in the Penang 10s on Dec 5-6.
"Our goal is to win the Penang 10s too," said Cobra coach Boon Hoon Che.
Results - Cup championship q-finals: Cobra Black bt RAAF Tigers 54-0;
BBMB Knights bt SMS Old Boys 5-0; Blackhawk bt RSC 29-5; JLJ DiRaja bt
Bandaraya Dragons 26-5.
Semifinals: Cobra bt BBMB Knights 33-0; Blackhawk bt JLJ DiRaja 3-0;
Final: Cobra Black bt Blackhawk 14-10.
(END)
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