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New Straits Times
4 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Ex-national hockey player Arrifin appointed as sports commissioner
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national hockey player Arrifin Mohd Ghani has been appointed as the new Sports Commissioner effective today, on a two-year contract. The appointment, announced by the Sports Commissioner's Office via its official Facebook page, sees Arrifin succeeding Datuk Suhardi Alias. A national player from 1989 to 1993, Arrifin previously served with the National Sports Council. He is a law graduate and was recognised as a Sports Alumni Icon by Universiti Teknologi MARA. He is also the second former national athlete to be appointed to the post, after Datuk Zaiton Othman in 1982. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh congratulated Arrifin on his appointment, expressing confidence in his capabilities.
The Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Arrifin Mohd Ghani is new Sports Commissioner
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national hockey player Arrifin Mohd Ghani has been appointed as the new Sports Commissioner effective Friday (Aug 15), on a two-year contract. The appointment, announced by the Sports Commissioner's Office via its official Facebook page, sees Arrifin succeeding Datuk Suhardi Alias. A national player from 1989 to 1993, Arrifin previously served with the National Sports Council. He is a law graduate and was recognised as a Sports Alumni Icon by Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM). He is also the second former national athlete to be appointed to the post, after Datuk Zaiton Othman in 1982. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh congratulated Arrifin on his appointment, expressing confidence in his capabilities. "With his experience on the field, in sports administration and academia, I'm confident he will strengthen national sports bodies. Wishing him all the best," she said in a statement. – Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
Arrifin Mohd Ghani appointed as new Sports Commissioner in Malaysia
FORMER national hockey player Arrifin Mohd Ghani has been named the new Sports Commissioner effective today. His two-year contract was announced by the Sports Commissioner's Office through its official Facebook page. Arrifin replaces Datuk Suhardi Alias, who previously held the position. A national hockey player from 1989 to 1993, Arrifin brings extensive experience from his tenure with the National Sports Council (MSN). He holds a law degree and was honoured as a Sports Alumni Icon by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Arrifin becomes the second former national athlete to hold the post after Datuk Zaiton Othman in 1982. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh extended her congratulations to Arrifin on his appointment. She expressed confidence in his ability to strengthen national sports bodies given his diverse background. 'With his experience on the field, in sports administration and academia, I'm confident he will strengthen national sports bodies,' she said. Yeoh also wished him the best in his new role. - Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
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- Barnama
Arrifin Is New Sports Commissioner
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Former national hockey player Arrifin Mohd Ghani has been appointed as the new Sports Commissioner (PJS) effective today, on a two-year contract. The appointment, announced by the Sports Commissioner's Office via its official Facebook page, sees Arrifin succeeding Datuk Suhardi Alias. A national player from 1989 to 1993, Arrifin previously served with the National Sports Council (MSN). He is a law graduate and was recognised as a Sports Alumni Icon by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).
The Star
07-08-2025
- Sport
- The Star
LTdL 2025 promises to be one of the most competitive in recent years
Deputy director-general of the National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC), Ariffin Mohd Ghani (3rd left) and Antah Group Board Director, Tunku Khairul Zaim Tunku Naquiyuddin (3rd from right) posing a group photo after press conference on the Le Tour de Langkawi 2025 at Majlis Sukan Negara, Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Get set for fast and furious action in the 29th edition of the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) from Sept 28 to Oct 5. This year's edition will be one of the most competitive in recent years with the confirmation of three WorldTeams (WT) and eight ProTeams (PT). National Sports Council (NSC) deputy director general Arrifin Ghani said that although there will be no summit finishes he is confident the competition will stay fierce, with every team vying for stage wins. "With a total of nine teams who have raced in the Grand Tours, we can expect strong and exciting competition each day - from Stage 1 in Langkawi to the final Stage 8 at the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC)," said Arrifin during the team announcement press conference. "Although there will be no Hors Categorie climb to Genting Highlands for the second year running, Stage 3 (Gerik-Pasir Puteh) and Stage 5 (Temerloh-Fraser's Hill) will be the key battlegrounds in the fight for the overall individual classification and King of the Mountains jersey. "In fact, the battle is expected to continue until the final days, especially with Stage 7 featuring the longest distance of 214.6km from Melaka to Medini followed by the final stage covering 180km from Tangkak to KLCC." The three confirmed WorldTeams are XDS Astana Team (Kazakhstan), Team Picnic PostNL (Holland), previously known as DSM-Firmenich PostNL, and Cofidis (France). A total of 22 teams will compete in the eight-day race, including 10 continental teams and the Malaysian national team. According to Arrifin, six of the eight ProTeams also race in the three Grand Tours – Total Energies, Tudor Pro Cycling Team, and Uno-X Mobility (Tour de France); VF Group–Bardiani CSF-Faizane and Team Polti VisitMalta (Giro d'Italia); and Burgos-BH (Vuelta a Espana). The two other ProTeams are newcomers Unibet Tietama Rockets (France) and Team Solution Tech-Vini Fantini (Italy). Adding to the excitement will be 10 continental teams, including local outfits Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) and Malaysia Pro Cycling (MPC) alongside the Malaysian national team. Arrifin is optimistic that every team will field their best riders and that the 2025 LTdL will remain a major attraction for cycling enthusiasts. 'Although teams have yet to submit their full six-man rider lists, we believe LTdL 2025 will still capture the attention of many cycling enthusiasts due to its high level of competition across Asia. "In fact, the organisers themselves are eagerly awaiting the finalised team rosters. From those names, we can gauge each team's strategy and objectives - whether they're targeting stage wins, overall individual standings, team classifications, King of the Mountains or the sprint jersey," he added. Also returning to heat up the competition in this Asian ProSeries race are seven familiar continental teams - Nusantara-BYC (Indonesia), HKSI Pro Cycling Team (Hong Kong), Aisan Racing Team (Japan), KSPO Professional (South Korea), and St George Continental Cycling Team (Australia), along with 7Eleven Cliqq Roadbike (the Philippines), Thailand Continental Cycling Team (Thailand), and new entrants Chengdu DYC Cycling Team (China).
