Pray for Pandelela’s success
TOKYO: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican has asked Malaysians to pray for the success of national diving queen Pandelela Rinong, who will compete in the semi-finals of the women’s 10-metre (m) platform individual even at the Tokyo Olympics here on Thursday (Aug 5). Reezal Merican, who is grateful that Pandelela […]
Pandelela makes it to semis
TOKYO: National diver Pandelela Rinong can thank her lucky stars to still be in contention for a medal at the end of the preliminary round of the women’s 10-metre (m) platform individual event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today Her teammate Cheong Jun Hoong, however, can kiss her medal hopes goodbye. While Pandelela just managed […]
Jun Hoong can spring a surprise in Tokyo
SHAH ALAM: Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Senator Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal is confident national diver Cheong Jun Hoong can spring a surprise and win a medal in the women’s 10-metre (m) platform individual event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Wednesday (Aug 4). He described the 2017 world champion as the dark horse […]
Odds stacked against Jun Hoong taming mighty Chinese divers again
KUALA LUMPUR: The contrast could not be starker when it comes to Malaysia and China in diving at the Olympics. While China began their dominance from the time they made their diving debut at the 1984 Los Angeles Games, Malaysian divers first took part in the aquatic sport only at the 2000 Sydney edition. Yeoh […]
