The
Telegraph/Sport/Olympics
Number of Gold Medals:
EU
= 81, US = 30, China = 19, Russia = 12, Japan = 10, Australia = 7
Olympics Medals by Country:
1 United States (Gold = 46, Silver = 37, Bronze =38)
2 Great Britain (Gold = 27, Silver = 23, Bronze = 11)
3 China (Gold = 26, Silver = 18, Bronze = 26)
4 Russia (Gold = 19, Silver = 18, Bronze = 19)
5 Germany (Gold = 17, Silver = 18, Bronze = 19)
6 Japan (Gold = 12, Silver = 18, Bronze = 21)
7 France (Gold = 10, Silver = 18, Bronze = 14)
8 Korea (Gold = 9, Silver = 3, Bronze = 9)
9 Italy (Gold = 8, Silver = 12, Bronze = 8)
10 Australia (Gold = 2, Silver = 2, Bronze = 2)
35
Thailand (Gold = 2, Silver = 2, Bronze = 2)
46
Indonesia (Gold = 1, Silver = 1, Bronze = 0)
48
Vietnam (Gold = 1, Silver = 1, Bronze = 0)
54
Singapore (Gold = 1, Silver = 0, Bronze = 0)
75
Tunisia(Gold = 0, Silver = 0, Bronze = 3)
77
Israel (Gold = 0, Silver = 0, Bronze = 2)
78
Austria, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Portugal,
Trinidad & Tobago UAE (Gold = 0,
Silver = 0, Bronze = 1)
The
European Union is at the top of an Olympic medal tracker created by a German PR
firm, leading to claims of Europeans attempting to take credit for Britain's
extraordinary Rio success.
The
version of the medal table raised eyebrows after amalgamating Britain's golds
with the medals won by other European countries to put it firmly on the top.
The EU medal tally was produced by German company
Euro Informationen, which lists the European Commission and European Parliament
as their most prominent clients, but was not commissioned by an EU body...
When he
was asked to share his experience at Rio Olympics 2016, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei had
this to say:
“I held my first racquet when I was a
child and since then, I developed a pure and utter admiration for the game.
Over the years I have been lucky enough to have found much success with the
sport. Sure wins are great, championships are great, but there is something so
unifying about sport in its purest form. I am extremely grateful for the
camaraderie and support by my fellow Malaysians – so much so that it becomes
overwhelming. The faith and believe they have in me motivates me and keep me
going. Thank you, Malaysia – I could have never gotten this far without your
support!” said Dato’ Lee Chong Wei.
“Some say that today,
playing sports is all about winning at all costs. What we must also remember is
that that sport is all about the passion, determination and perseverance to
excel and giving the best you can. These qualities are strikingly evident in Dato’
Lee Chong Wei at the recent Rio Olympics and all the matches he has ever
played. We are incredibly proud of him as our national champion and we are
honoured to have him represent the Samsung brand in Malaysia for all these
years. Dato’ Lee Chong Wei, your aspirations has made Malaysia proud – Samsung
shares the pride of your achievement”, added Mr Lee…
Sabah Gives RM100,000 to Olympics Medallist Tan Wee
Kiong
KOTA
KINABALU: Sabah-based Olympics silver medallist Tan Wee Kiong received
RM100,000 from the state government and private contributors for his
achievement at the recently concluded Rio Games.
After presenting the mock cheque to Tan, Chief
Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the state was proud of the Johor-born Tan
whose family settled in Tawau, Sabah 16 years ago.
Tan, 27, had partnered with Goh V Shem to clinch a silver
medal at the Olympics in the badminton men’s doubles final.
“We are proud to have a player representing Sabah who has
carved a name in the international arena and we hope to see more achievements
from him,” he said during a private luncheon with Tan at his official residence
in Sri Gaya, Monday afternoon.
“This is also a gesture of appreciation by the state
government as well as other private individuals for Wee Kiong,” he said, adding
that the state government gave RM55,000 while other contributors gave RM45,
000.
Tan, who became a member of the Sabah Badminton
Association since 2012, said he did not expect to be given such incentive from
the state government, let alone a huge one.
“I am really surprised when I was told that I would be
given RM100, 000 for the Rio achievement,” he said…
We Proud of You
Heart of Gold
The Star/Wednesday, 24 August 2016
By Lim Teik Huat
PINT-sized Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang has
always said he will not be where he is today if not for his coach John Beasley.
With four World Championship medals and now a prized
Olympic bronze in keirin, Azizul’s success in a sport dominated by burly
Europeans came after years of punishing hard work at his Melbourne base.
Beasley, who has been in charge of the elite squad
since 2006, gave an assurance that he will be around to help Azizul make
another bid for Olympic glory at Tokyo 2020.
There have been offers from five countries to lure him
away but the Australian, whose contract is until the end of next year, said his
heart is always with Malaysia.
“I’ll be around as long as Malaysians want me. I still
have a lot to do to make cycling better than what it is now.
“If the National Sports Council, National Sports
Institute and the Podium Programme are all on the same page, we can definitely
achieve even better things.
“The next goal is to get Azizul on top and the other
cyclists on the podium.
“I still have not got all the structure right. If we
get them in place, maybe I will look at doing something else.
“I worked so hard to get cycling to where it is but we
are still not finished, so I guess you are stuck with me until
you don’t want me,” he said.
Asked on why he loves Malaysia so much, Beasley
replied: “I guess Malaysia gave me my first opportunity. When I was in the
Australian system, I was just one of the many coaches.
“I started out with Josiah Ng and we had some success
with him. Before I knew it, I was in charge of the whole programme.
“It’s very challenging and I love the many aspects of
it.”
Beasley added it was a proud moment for him when
Azizul stood on the podium flanked by the much taller Dutchman Matthijs Buchli
and Britain’s Jason Kenny after the keirin final.
“It was a big moment for Azizul and the team felt very
proud. We are honoured to give something back to Malaysia.
“Azizul worked so hard and I’m happy for him.
“Next year, we will give the seniors a break. We will
ride but it is not the main focus as we want to rebuild the team.
“Of course, we will try to win the races we compete in
but I also want to give them time to be with their families.
“We will give the younger ones like Mohd Shah Firdaus
Sahrom and Mohd Khairul Nizam Rasol the opportunity to take part.
“We need to get as many races into them so they learn
the craft. They can train physically well but they also have to learn the race
craft.”
Reaching for a
Higher Platform
Divers have
come of age since their humble beginnings
By Lim Teik
Huat
OUR
divers have again showed they can be depended on to deliver at the world stage.
From
a bronze through Pandelela Rinong in the 2012 Olympics in London, diving
stepped up to provide a silver in Rio through the women’s 10m platform synchro
duo, this time through Pandelela and her partner Cheong Jun Hoong.
It
was a masterstroke of diving coach Yang Zhuliang who opted to leave out the
most experienced member, Leong Mun Yee, after Jun Hoong-Pandelela dived consistently
to claim silver at the same outdoor venue during the Diving World Cup in Rio in
February.
Zhuliang
was convinced that Jun Hoong- Pandelela would repeat the podium splash again in
Rio. Jun Hoong-Pandelela did not disappoint as they grabbed the first ever
synchro Olympic medal - and also the first for the Malaysian contingent in Rio
on Aug 9.
The
signs were already there for diving to deliver. Malaysia has bagged medals at
the World Championships stage before this.
Pandelela
then partnered Mun Yee to a historic first - a bronze in the 10m platform
synchro at the 2009 world meet in Rome.
The
duo repeated the feat in Barcelona in 2013 and it was Pandelela who stepped
onto the podium for her first individual medal - bronze in the 10m platform in
Kazan, Russia last year.
Amazingly,
the rapid progress diving made as a medal contributor on the highest stage
comes after just four Olympic cycles.
Before
1994, Malaysia had no facilities, no athletes and no history in in the sport
except for a one-off participation at die
1971
SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur.
It
is due to the Jaya ’98 programme (to prepare athletes for the 1998 Kuala Lumpur
Commonwealth Games) which started in 1994.
Former
National Sports Council (NSC) director general Datuk Wira Mazlan Ahmad, who
played a big part in the resurgence of diving, recalled that the involvement
started with Chinese coach Li Juirong, who was attached to the Kuala Lumpur
Amateur Swimming Association at that time being recruited to train a group of
youngsters from scratch.
“We
singled out diving for the Jaya ’98 programme as the sport suited small-built
athletes. With a proper programme, we believed we could win medals in the 1998
Commonwealth Games.
“Diving
started from scratch. We had to build facilities, including dry gyms and also
introduce programmes in Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak Sabah and Penang. One of
the criteria in selecting divers was for them to leap from a 10m platform
without showing any fear.
“We
are talking about seven, eight-year olds being told to jump off a platform.
Many were afraid but the ones who showed no fear were shortlisted for the next
stage.
“We
also realised divers spent more time developing their acrobatic skills on dry
land rather than in the pool.”
After
the basic facilities were in place in Cheras, more coaches from China were
brought in and Malaysia managed to send divers - for the first time in 24 years
- to the SEA Games in Chiangmai in 1995.
Malaysia
returned home empty-handed from Chiangmai but hopes were raised
when
Farah Begum Abdullah won the country’s first-ever medal - a silver - in the
Jakarta SEA Games two years later.
The
breakthrough came in 1999 in Brunei when Yeoh Ken Nee and Farah claimed gold
medals. Diving has not looked back since then as a major contributor for
Malaysia in the SEA Games.
National
divers made their Olympic debut in 2000 with four qualifying for Sydney. The
divers followed up with three bronze at the Asian Games for the first time in
Busan in 2002.
At
the Commonwealth Games, 3m springboard specialist Ken Nee and the 10m platform
synchro duo of Bryan Nickson Lomas-James Sandayud claimed historic silver
medals in Melbourne 2006 for the first time.
Pandelela
capped a major achievement when she won the country’s first Commonwealth Games
gold medal in the 10m platform in New Delhi in 2010. Malaysia should thank Zhuliang
for turning our divers into winners on the world stage despite the limitations.
“We
still lack good facilities. This year we had to spent long periods in China
because our usual venue in Bukit Jalil was closed for renovation.
“We
do not have many options with our small number of divers and they have to train
for more than one event.
“In
China, there are at least 10 world- class divers for each event. If the regular
ones do not meet expectations, they are replaced immediately for the next major
competition.
“With
these restrictions, we have achieved so much and we hope we can get better,”
added Zhuliang.
Silver Lining From The Court
LCW's
contribution already worth its weight in gold
The Star/Sport/24 August, 2016
By Kng Zheng Guan
DATUK Lee
Chong Wei’s heartfelt apology was felt by all Malaysians on Aug 20. He didn’t
need to apologise.
The world No.
1 and Malaysia’s leading shuttler for almost two decades had given his all. He
tried very hard but fell just short again in an Olympic final.
In 2008 and
2012, Chong Wei was twice thwarted by old nemesis Lin Dan.
Hopes were
raised for a first gold medal after the Penangite finally turned the tables to
beat Lin Dan 15-21, 21-11,22-20 in the semi-finals.
However,
Chong Wei appeared to be a spent force after the gruelling clash and went down
18-21, 18-21 to world No. 2 Chen Long.
For Chong
Wei, who turns 34 in October, a third straight silver medal in what is likely
to be his last Olympics is certainly disappointing.
He will be 38
by the time Tokyo 2020 rolls around and it’s unlikely he will mount another bid
for gold.
“I don’t
think I’ll continue in four years time. I’ll continue until next year’s World
Championships and see how my condition is,” said Chong Wei.
“But I’ll
probably stop playing to give the younger guys a chance in the 2020 Olympics.”
The silver
lining is that Chong Wei’s medal meant it was the best-ever showing by the
badminton squad since the 1992 Olympics when the sport was first introduced.
The medals by
Chong Wei, men’s pair Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong and mixed pair Chan Peng
Soon-Goh Liu Ying made it Malaysia’s biggest haul in badminton and the first
time they have won medals in three events.
The previous
best showing was 20 years ago, at the 1996 Adanta Games when Cheah Soon Kit-Yap
Kim Hock won a silver
in men’s
doubles and Rashid Sidek took the men’s singles bronze.
Rashid and
Kim Hock, who has served the country as player and coach, believes Malaysia
could not have asked for more from the Rio squad.
‘To get three
silvers is simply fantastic. At best, we’ve only made one final so to have
three is really a great feat,” said Rashid.
“It’s
definitely a cause for celebration as well. It’s good for the players too ...
to feel a bit more appreciated.
“What made it
even better was the silver from V Shem-Wee Kiong and Peng Soon-Liu Ying since
all the focus was on Chong Wei.”
Rashid
however pointed out that the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) need to
start planning now for Tokyo 2020.
‘To repeat
this feat would definitely be very difficult, especially in the men’s singles
where we don’t really have anyone to replace Chong Wei,” added Rashid.
“But BAM have
time and they need to start planning now in order to achieve success in Tokyo.”
Similarly,
Kim Hock believes V Shem- Wee Kiong can deliver a medal again in 2020.
“It’s their
first Olympics and they will learn from this and become more mature,” said Kim
Hock.
“What they
need to worry about is the likes of Indonesia and China who have fast-rising
young pairs waiting in the wings.”
And Malaysia
needs the likes of Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin, Soo Teck Zhi, Soong Joo Ven and
Cheam June Wei to step up to the plate fast.
There is also
world junior champion Goh Jin Wei.
Hopes are
high she will be ready to launch an assault on the gold medal in four years’
time.
Shazrin: Rio just right start for me
OLYMPIC
debutant Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif (pic) is all smiles despite not making waves in Rio.
The
teenager was placed 33rd out of 37 competitors in the women’s Laser radial.
Despite
failing to reach her target of finishing as the best Asian sailor, Shazrin
said she has returned home a lot wiser.
“Competing
at the Olympics is really an eye-opener... this invaluable experience will
motivate me to work harder to seal a spot at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020,” said
the Pekan local who was the youngest sailor in her event.
“The
waves and wind in Rio is something that I have never experienced before and I’m
glad I managed to complete all eight races. I’ll take this result in my stride.
“When
you race against the world’s best you pick up some pointers such as the
different techniques used by the other sailors and I will try to use it with
the help of my coach.”
The
Langkawi- based sailor became Malaysia’s first woman to compete in the event at
the Olympics after winning a silver medal in her debut at the Asian Sailing
Championships in Abu Dhabi last March.
Shazrin
said she will next shift her focus to the 2016 Youth Sailing World
Championships in Auckland from Dec 14-20.
“This
Olympic is just the beginning from me ... I learned a lot in Rio I will build
on this experience to come back stronger.”
Josiah Feels
Sport Psychology Can Make The Difference For Our Athletes
Nation's pride: Malaysian track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang celebrating his bronze
medal achievement in men's keirin at the recent Rio Olympic Games.
The Star/Sport/24 August, 2016
By Lim Teik Huat
PETALING JAYA: Buddha once said the mind is everything. What you think,
you become.
So could a better emphasis on sports psychology translate into a gold medal
in Rio?
There may be room for argument but former Malaysian track cyclist Josiah
Ng felt that mental strength is one common denominator all elite athletes can
agree on.
The 2004 Athens Olympic keirin finalist, who posted his interesting
observations on Facebook, said it would be interesting to find out how many of
the 32 athletes have ever worked with a sports pyschologist. And of those who
had worked with one before, how many have done it on a regular basis.
“We are sending our best athletes to the Olympic Games physically well
prepared but mentally they are unable to cope with the lpressure and
expectations.
“Before the Games, an athlete reached out to me via Facebook. This
athlete told me that while he and his team-mates were the strongest and fittest
they have been, they were missing the technical element,” said Josiah.
“Concerned, I called this athlete and one of the questions I asked: what
their sports psychologist feedback was. It turned out they had never worked
with one before.
“I started working with one when I was 29 years old. I engaged one on my
own accord and even paid him out of my own pocket for the first few months
while I waited for approval from the sports administrators.
“As a whole, most of my career- best performances were after I was 30. I
would attribute 80% of that improvement so late in my career to my improved
mental strength.
“Imagine
if I had worked with one since the beginning of my career. Perhaps my fifth
place in Athens Olympics would have been a bronze medal.
“After
all, there was only a two-centimetre difference between third, fourth and fifth place or less
than a fraction of a second at the speed we were riding.
“Let’s take Lee Chong Wei as another example. He has been ranked world
No. 1 for 199 consecutive weeks. He is the most consistent player on the world
circuit. He has also won every major out there except for the World
Championships and Olympics.
“No
doubt he is mentally very strong but perhaps his top tier Chinese rivals are
just a fraction of a percent better able to cope mentally during crunch time. That could be the
difference.
“I would love to know if he has been working with a sports psychologist
on a regular basis.
“If it were up to me, every single Malaysian athlete in the elite programme
would be required to work with a sports psychologist on a regular basis. There
would be assessment tests to track progression just like for their physical
performances,” added Josiah.
“Sports psychology needs to be
implemented in our training programmes.”
“We also have to start looking more closely at the little things
that we can improve upon. Marginal gains should be in the vocabulary of every
staff member,” said Josiah.
And on a parting note, Josiah said contrary to what many think, successful
Olympic athletes are not motivated by money alone.
“We don’t need more monetary incentives. Gold
medallists are not primarily driven by money. They are driven by the desire to
execute everything to perfection.
“That mentality is what we need to mine gold
in Tokyo in 2020.”
Time to look ahead as the tributes
IPOH: Former badminton great Datuk Tan Yee
Khan has two words for the current shuttlers - no regrets.
“You all played very well and so, there
shouldn’t be any regrets.
“In fact, this is one of the best years in
our country’s Olympic history,” said the 75-year-old former All England men’s
doubles champion.
According to him, Datuk Lee Chong Wei had
been under immense pressure to bring home the country’s first gold medal.
“It’s hard to play your best game under
such pressure,” he said.
Tan also sang the praises of Malaysia’s
mixed doubles team of Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying and the men’s doubles
pair of Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong, who each brought home a silver from the
Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
‘The last few matches played by the mixed
doubles team were the best ever I've seen them perform whereas the men's
doubles team has improved tremendously.
“They all deserve praise,” he said.
Tan said that rather than focus on the
past, the shuttlers must now look to the future.
“They have to study their own matches at
the Olympics and see where they went wrong. Learn from those mistakes,” he
added.
MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Wee Ka
Siong said on his Facebook page that Malaysians were proud of the national
hero’s performance.
“Although tonight is not Chong Wei’s, his
fighting and never lose spirit is enough to make all Malaysians proud,” he
said.
In an earlier tweet, Dr Wee asked which
individual in the world could match Chong Wei’s achievement in securing three
silver medals in three consecutive Olympic Games.
Perak MCA chairman Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon
said: “It is very heartening to see them fight so hard.”
He added that it was equally heartening to
see the unity shown in supporting the athletes.
Bloomberg TV Malaysia chairman and former
minister Tan Sri Mohd Effendi Norwawi said Chong Wei had to be admired for his
composure and style despite the unimaginable pressure of carrying all of
Malaysia’s hopes.
“We should be proud of this four- time
Olympian, three-time silver medallist! TTiaf s a feat that won’t be easy to
match for years.”
His wife, noted actress and producer Puan
Sri Tiara Jacquelina, congratulated the Olympic medallists on her Instagram.
She posted, “Well done to our Malaysian
Heroes who fought the world’s best and made us proud at #rio2016. What a lovely
#merdeka gift for Malaysia!”
Reposting a photo collage of the Rio
Olympics medallists by Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, comedian
and television host Harith Iskander wrote: “When you understand the hours,
commitment, dedication, pain, slog, grit and work our Olympians put in then
only will you understand that they are true heroes - and how they unite the people
and the country is a power no one can manufacture."
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azmin Ali
said Chong Wei would remain the hero the country can take pride in.
DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang said Chong Wei
and Chen Long played great badminton in the final.
“Congrats for Malaysia’s three silvers,”
he said.
Malaysians All Proud of Our Olympians' performance
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians in Sabah and
Sarawak are just as pleased with the performance of the Olympians.
Sabah Badminton Association supreme'
council member Golubi Guntarek said winning and losing was part of a game.
“We Malaysians accept the silvers and
bronze and are truly happy,” he said.
He said all the Malaysian Olympians had
done their best and there was nothing more they could have done.
In Sibu, Sarawak Central Region Hotels
Association chairman Johnny Wong felt the athletes had tried their best but
“luck was not with them”.
“People should give them their full
support so that they can do better next time,” he said.
Malaysia Amateur Volleyball Association
president Dr Hii Sui Cheng said he felt proud to be a Malaysian.
“I was especially happy to see all
Malaysians of different backgrounds unite and cheer for the Olympians,” said
Dr Hii, a leasing company chief executive officer.
“As a sports leader, I will do my part to
help the young people go for excellence."
Athletes come home to
a hero's welcome
PETALING JAYA: The athletes who made the
Jalur Gemilang flutter at the Rio Olympics will come home to a hero’s welcome
on Wednesday.
The plane flying the Malaysian shuttlers
and divers will be given a water salute upon landing at the KL International
Airport at 1,50pm.
The athletes will then be welcomed by
Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, senior officials from the
ministry, National Sports Council and the National Sports Institute.
Further details of the welcome reception
will be released today.
Thumbs
Up to the Malaysian Contingent
PETALING JAYA; Youth and Sports Minister
Khairy Jamaluddin has praised Malaysia's Olympics contingent for its best ever
performance at the Rio Games.
“As the Rio Olympics draws to a close, the
Malaysian contingent goes home with five medals: four silver and one bronze.
'This is the best achievement by the
Malaysian contingent in the history of our participation in the Olympic
Games,” he said on his Facebook page yesterday.
Khairy said that although the Negaraku
was not played at the Games, he was still proud of the athletes'
accomplishments.
“They have united the people and gave hope
to all” he said.
Khairy knows Datuk Lee Chong Wei was
saddened by the badminton final result, having to shoulder the burden of the
nation’s hopes for more than 10 years.
‘To Chong Wei, you are still the pride of
the nation. You are still our hero, the people of Malaysia. Thank you for your
struggles all these years. You have the respect of every Malaysian,” he said.
Khairy also expressed his gratitude to
the athletes who won medals: badminton men’s doubles pair Goh V Shem and Tan
Wee
e posted: “Well done to our Malaysian
Heroes who fought the
Kiong, mixed doubles pair Goh Liu Ying and
Chan Peng Soon, divers Pandelela Rinong and Cheong Jun Hoong and cyclist
Azizulhasni Awang.
“Thank you for being the nation’s pride,
by standing on the world stage as champions. You’re all the best and you have
inspired generations of Malaysian athletes to come,” he said.
He praised all the athletes, coaches and
officials for making it Malaysia’s best ever Olympic Games.
He added that years from now, he would
look back at the Rio Olympics with tears in his eyes and pride in his soul
“because you all made me believe that we can achieve greatness and a united
nation”.
“To chef de mission Tan Sri Al-Amin Majid,
thank you for your leadership,” he said, while also praising former youth and
sports minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek for starting the Road to Rio
programme after the London Olympics in 2012.
Khairy added that the focus now must be
the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
“The 2020 Olympic planning has started
with the launch of the Podium Programme in February. I will emphasise the
development of
dminton in the final, “Congrats for
Malaysia’s three silvers,” he posted.
athletes and sports science application
through the Podium Programme and the Programme Kita Juara,” he said,
Khairy stressed that with good planning,
Malaysia’s wait for a gold medal will end at Tokyo 2020.
Ahmad Shabery said the Road to Rio was a
continuation of the Road to London programme.
He said the Road to Rio was specific to
the types of sports in which Malaysia had a realistic chance of winning, such
as badminton, diving, track cycling and archery.
“I only inherited the traditions built by
my predecessors, not only from the ministry but also other institutions such as
the National Sports Council, Olympic Council and the Nationi Sports Institute.
“Other organisations such as the Badminton
Association Malaysia also played a part,” said Ahmad Shabery, who is now
Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister.
“As a country that is limited in
resources, the Road to Rio has proven to be cost effective. It has reduced
wastage and focuses only on group of athletes in certain fields. ,
“In the future, these sports should be
maintained while at the same time, we should also start looking for talent in
other fields,” he added,
Malaysians
applaud the national athletes for their success at Rio 2016.
Here are some
comments on The Star Online's Facebook page:
The Star/Nation/Monday, 22 August 2016
Paul Ariff Maggs: “When you
bring 30mil Malaysians together, that's worth more than any gold medal."
KC Lee: 'Though no gold, these Olympic
events have helped us Malaysians to take a better look at our own identity
again. I can only say to our athletes there: You guys are Malaysian
heroes!"
Syed-Kasyfullah Syed-Dawilah: "Thank you for.Inspiring millions of younger Malaysians. Thank you
for making millions of Malaysians proud. Thankyou for showihg us great determination,
outstanding world class performance, and never give up. That is gold."
Hazizan Khairuddin: "It
is befitting that our Independence Day shall be celebrated soon. It is time
once again for us to be proud to be Malaysian."
Rattan Roy: "It's
an outstanding moment where all Malaysians get together to cheer for our nations
team. Religion & politics were not in the way."
Yin Kx: "After 4 years there are
more joys and celebrations compared to 2012! Let us put away all the political
and religion issues, stay united and cheer for our great athletes! Please don't
make silly statements while we are enjoying the pride of being a
Malaysian!"
Lua Wei San: "You
did us proud! We have among the best in the world!!! from a small 30 million
population only."
Sivalinga Madhava: "Hero
is called hero because they rise from falling but you have not fallen from your
achievements."
Ishan Patel: To all
our Olympians at Rio, u guys are awesome. Thanks for making the world know that
we exist Proud to see that our Jalur Gemilang Qfficially wave 5 times in this
Olympics."
Rem Chua: “We should cry tear of happiness
and spur them on to better things to come. You are our heroes and please
believe i yourself as we believe in you."
Rosiah Razlan: “With or
without medals, regardless gold, silvers or bronze we Mslans are really proud
of you.”
Lieu Jinky: "You
have done ur best! U unite all Malaysian spirit through sports..U are one of
the biggest achievements of Malaysia's sports.. thank u for the efforts &
sacrifices.”
Ee Wah Chong: "You
have given your best and that’s what matters for true sportsmanship. In sporting
events, u either win, lose or draw but to do it gracefully am sporting is what
the game is about."
Karu Aru: "Malaysian Hero....!
Bravo because you guys made me feel a Proud Malaysian!?
Nicholas Koh: ‘The
colour of the medal doesn’t matter! you hv made us proud as we of all colors of
skin stood united as Malaysia to support you all the way"
