A deep rift in the pool
Hoping for the best: Lee Yiat Qing is one of the two women divers competing in the World Championships in Singapore next month.
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New Straits Times
24 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
Pearly-Thinaah's contract talk goes into extra-time
KUALA LUMPUR: The "contract game" played by BAM and women's pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah has gone into extra-time. Many had thought that there would finally be a deal when BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz and the world No. 3 pair had a powwow at Academy Badminton Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur today. But the meeting ended with Zafrul giving Pearly-Thinaah more time to decide on their future with the national team after their contracts ended six months ago. There was speculation that the duo could leave the national set-up and turn professional if their demands for better terms in their new contracts are not met by BAM. But judging from the outcome of today's meeting, Pearly-Thinaah's wishes could be granted. Tengku Zafrul said that the duo have been given a timeline until they leave for the Japan Open on July 15-20 to make a decision, which he believes would be a win-win situation for the national body and Pearly-Thinaah. "I think the signs are there that we will find a beneficial conclusion that is mutually acceptable to both (parties)," said Tengku Zafrul after meeting Pearly and Thinaah. "I think in any contract negotiation, there is always discussion. We need to value their contribution accordingly. "When we value the pair, we also need to have targets. So, if they do better, we should pay them more (reward them more). "They need some security and they need some recognition of their contribution and to me, we need to support that. I'm also very open towards having a performance-driven compensation, or in this case, package. "We value their contribution and they, too, value our support, but the timeline is final so that they can focus on the upcoming tournaments, especially the Japan and China Opens as well as the World Championships (Aug 25-31). "The three of us had a very frank discussion, in a very cordial fashion. It was a positive discussion and the most important thing is that both players continue their success." The two-week timeline before the Japan Open was possibly to redraft the contracts as it almost looks like Pearly-Thinaah will get improved deals until 2028, a pertinent matter which may have forced the duo to delay their official commitment as a BAM pair. Tengku Zafrul refused to delve into the six-month delay by Pearly-Thinaah in agreeing to BAM's initial offer. "We also want to move on without digging into the past as we have almost concluded our discussion, with one or two more things to be fine-tuned," added Tengku Zafrul. "Whatever in the past, any issues that may have arisen, I told both management and the players to look forward. Everybody stands to benefit and I don't want to sell anyone short in this case." Both Pearly and Thinaah stayed mum today until the negotiations are completed.
The Star
16 hours ago
- The Star
Lee says she's ready to pair up with Lela at worlds after SEA meet success
Splashing diva: Diver Lee Yiat Qing (second from left) on the podium with her teammate Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi after winning the girls' 16-18 platform event in the SEA Championships in Singapore.
Daily Express
a day ago
- Daily Express
Fraser-Pryce qualifies for 9th World Championships
Published on: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 29, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: Fraser-Pryce won her first world championships medal at Osaka in 2007 — a silver in the 4x100m relay—before going on to win 10 world titles, five of them in the 100m. KINGSTON: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce punched her ticket to a ninth World Championships with a third-placed finish in the 100m at the Jamaican national athletics trials on Friday. Fraser-Pryce, a three-time Olympic gold medallist and 10-time world champion, clocked 10.91sec to finish third in the women's 100m final and secure a berth for the World Championships in Tokyo in September. Tina Clayton won her first national title in a personal best of 10.81 with reigning 200m world champion Shericka Jackson second in 10.88. Tia Clayton, twin sister of Tina, was fastest in the semi-finals but pulled up with an apparent injury in the final. Fraser-Pryce won her first world championships medal at Osaka in 2007 — a silver in the 4x100m relay—before going on to win 10 world titles, five of them in the 100m. In front of a large turnout that included treble world record holder Usain Bolt, she delivered when it mattered most. 'It's been a long journey,' Fraser-Pryce said after the final. 'But it was not about making the team, it was about celebrating the journey and I am grateful for those who have been part of the journey. 'It takes strength and resilience to have made it so far, but it was always a joy and privilege to represent Jamaica and I hope I will leave a legacy of inspiration to every girl who has a dream for achieving more.' In the men's 100m final, Paris Olympics silver medallist Kishane Thompson delivered a blistering 9.75sec (wind .8m/sec), his personal best making him the sixth-fastest performer in history. Only Justin Gatlin (9.74), Asafa Powell (9.72), Yohan Blake (9.69) Tyson Gay (9.69) and world record-holder Bolt (9.58) have gone faster. The 23-year-old, who was beaten by just 0.005sec by Noah Lyles in the 100m final at the Paris Games, sliced two hundredths off his previous career best of 9.77 set in June of 2024. Oblique Seville shrugged off concern over a tight hamstring to finish second in 9.83 and Ackeem Blake was third in a personal best of 9.88. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
