Poad returns as M'sia athletics aim to surpass target at Thai SEA Games

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Athletics (MA) are targeting to win more than five gold medals at the Thailand SEA Games in December.
And it could be possible with the return of sprint coach Poad Md Kassim in the national team.
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MA President Shahidan Denies Intimidation Claims By Irfan Shamsuddin

Barnama

13 hours ago

Barnama

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.

Shahidan refutes Irfan's claims of intimidation by MA officials

New Straits Times

14 hours ago

New Straits Times

Shahidan refutes Irfan's claims of intimidation by MA officials

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Athletics (MA) president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim has denied claims that he and other MA officials threatened national discus thrower Irfan Shamsuddin. This comes after Irfan, a bronze medallist at the recent Asian Championships in South Korea, alleged on Friday that he had been subjected to threats by Shahidan and several MA officials — though he declined to reveal further details. The 28-year-old athlete has since lodged formal complaints with World Athletics (WA), Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, the National Sports Council (NSC), National Sports Institute (ISN), and MA itself. "I have never threatened Irfan or any other athlete," Shahidan said yesterday. "I believe someone has instigated him. I have a good relationship with everyone." Earlier, Irfan said that the repeated acts of intimidation had impacted his well-being, sense of security and ability to train and perform as a national athlete. "Today, I am officially raising serious concerns regarding the ongoing acts of intimidation against me," said Irfan during a press conference. "It is the right and dignity of every athlete to train without fear. I urge the relevant authorities and sports bodies to take this matter seriously. "I am proud to have won a bronze medal for Malaysia at the Asian Championships, but I feel saddened that I received a series of threats from MA officials. These actions have caused emotional distress." Irfan added: "I have given my time and dedication to represent Malaysia since I was 14, winning six Sea Games gold medals, one silver, and two bronzes at the Asian Championships. "I've trained and competed for this country for 16 years — should my future be determined solely by one individual? "I have the right to speak out — not only for my own dignity but also for every athlete. Sport should be a space for justice, support, and respect." The MA elections will take place on Sunday, with Shahidan seeking re-election against three challengers: incumbent deputy president Datuk Seri Wira Mark Ling, Perak's Datuk Karim Ibrahim and Terengganu's Datuk Wan Hisham Wan Salleh.

The Star

a day ago

The Star