MA President Shahidan Denies Intimidation Claims By Irfan Shamsuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The President of Malaysia Athletics (MA), Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, has denied claims by national discus thrower, Muhammad Irfan Shamsuddin, that he was a victim of intimidation from the top leadership of the sports body.
He, however, believes that the athlete's actions might have been influenced by certain individuals ahead of the 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the sports body, which is scheduled for this Sunday.
"I have never been directly involved with athletes, but in athletics, Irfan is one of my favorite athletes. Just before he left for South Korea, he informed me that since he had already won a bronze, he would try to get gold, and I said Alhamdulillah.
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