KUALA LUMPUR, August 18 — Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has announced her goal to empower Malaysia’s sporting community by placing former athletes in pivotal roles within national sports bodies before the end of her term. In a Facebook post, Yeoh expressed her commitment to utilizing the expertise of former athletes to shape the future of Malaysian sports.
Yeoh emphasized her strategy of appointing experienced athletes to various key positions, such as within the Road to Gold committee, Majlis Sukan Negara Malaysia, and Institut Sukan Negara Malaysia. Notable appointments include Datuk Nicol David as Deputy Chef de Mission for the Paris Olympic 2024, and other prominent figures like Datuk Lee Chong Wei and Datuk Marina Chin. “My legacy will be about empowering former athletes to aid both current and future athletes, given their deep understanding of the sport and its needs,” Yeoh stated.
