National athletics team to wait until July for training

KUALA LUMPUR: The national athletics squad is expected to wait until July to start full training even though the government has allowed many sport and recreational activities starting today under the recovery movement control order (RMCO). The National Sport Council (NSC) is currently giving focus to look after the safety of athletes under the Road […]

National keglers to hit the lanes on Monday

KUALA LUMPUR: National keglers have finally received the green light from the National Sports Council (NSC) to commence training at the Sunway Mega Lanes, from Monday after a three-month hiatus. Previously, the NSC was hesitant although bowling alleys are allowed to start operating from Monday after the government allowed non-contact and indoor sports, including badminton […]

Shuttler Shevon Lai hospitalised due to dengue

KUALA LUMPUR: National mixed doubles shuttler, Shevon Lai is set to miss the initial part of the Road to Tokyo (RTT) training camp to begin on June 1 at the Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM), Bukit Kiara here. The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) said the 27-year-old player was diagnosed with dengue fever and is currently hospitalised. “She is […]

Training clearance timely boost for national athletes

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to allow national athletes under the Road to Tokyo (RTT) 2020 programme to resume training next month will give them sufficient time to regain their confidence for the Olympic Games, said the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM). In a statement yesterday, OCM said they are grateful for the approval granted by the National Security Council and the […]