Ex-national runner, Olympian Asir Victor dies
KUALA LUMPUR: Legendary Malaysian 400-metre runner and Olympian, Datuk Asirvatham Victor, died in Ipoh this morning at the age of 81. Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) president Datuk S.M. Muthu said the Ipoh-born athlete, who has a history of heart problems, was brought to the KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital after suffering breathing difficulties and died there. […]
OCM expels Malaysian handball federation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Handball Federation (MAHF) has been expelled as an affiliate member of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) due to its failure to settle an outstanding debt. OCM secretary-general Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Mohd Najib pointed out that the total debt, amounting to RM133,000, was supposed to be paid to the council as […]
Performance rather than age in sepak takraw selection
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Sepak Takraw Association (PSM) stressed that age is not a factor but rather current achievements are the benchmark for selection to represent the country at the 2021 SEA Games in Vietnam. PSM president Datuk Seri Ahmad Ismail said senior players would still be given the nod ahead of young players who […]
