Olympics: MAF slated for selecting official instead of coach

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) have been criticised for selecting a state official to accompany high jumper Lee Hup Wei to the Tokyo Olympics next month. With Hup Wei set to take up the wildcard slot if no Malaysian track and field athlete qualifies on merit by the June 29 deadline, the MAF […]

Hup Wei in the driver’s seat for wild card to Tokyo Olympics

KUALA LUMPUR: National high jumper Lee Hup Wei will be given a wild card to compete in the Tokyo Olympics next July if no other national athletes qualify on merit by then, said Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) president Datuk SM Muthu. He said this was based on the 33-year-old high jumper’s current world ranking. “Hup […]