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Daily Express
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
‘1Student, 1Sport' policy right move: Jeffrey
Published on: Friday, May 16, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 16, 2025 By: Johan Aziz Text Size: Ellron lighting the torch for the MSSD Tambunan athletics championship at the sports complex. TAMBUNAN: Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, called on parents to support their children's co-curricular activities. He said they need such momentum to ensure their children are not just intellectually but also physically active, whether at school or at home. Advertisement 'This also aims to ensure access to quality education for every student and is able to have a double impact in the field of learning. This can indirectly boost students' achievements,' he said when officiating the 57th District School Sports Council (MSSD) Athletics Championship at the Sports Complex, here, Wednesday. The text of his speech was read by his representative, Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Alfred Ellron Angin. According to him, a healthy body and alert brain can be linked to physical activities held at school. This element is highly emphasised by the school to produce individuals who are balanced in terms of physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Jeffrey, who is also Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, said the field of sports is one of the best platforms to produce students who are physically and mentally fit and through consistent and balanced training from various aspects that cover the mind, body, muscles, nerves and emotions. In fact, he said, sports help keep students physically and mentally healthy as well as inculcate leadership qualities. 'The 1Student, 1Sport policy is the right step to achieve this goal. The policy that requires every healthy student to participate in at least one sports activity at school is not only able to restore the excitement of sports in schools and strengthen the relationship between school members and the local community, but it will also be a catalyst towards greater success. 'This tournament is also not simply about determining the champion of an event but, more importantly, it also provides indirect education to students and athletes that success can only be achieved through effort, perseverance, careful planning and sacrifice,' said the Tambunan Assemblyman. According to him, the tournament is also a platform to foster unity. The ultimate goal is to form a society who are strong-willed, patriotic and compassionate. He said such activities will also prevent students from getting involved in unhealthy activities. 'We must realise that through sports, we are able to develop quality human capital and people who have first-class mindset and will become future leaders of the country. 'Sports are also able to foster unity among the diverse communities in Malaysia. Unity is the key to Malaysia's success in becoming internationally-recognised. 'The people must not forget the importance of unity to build a successful and harmonious nation. The best indicator towards that is through sports,' he said. At this athletics championship, which involved participation of students from various races and religions, they could be seen cheering and applauding the athletes regardless of their backgrounds. Indirectly, he said, it is a form of unification of well-being and upholding the principles of mutual respect and cooperation in teams regardless of race or age. He said the Tambunan MSSD Sports Championship, which is held annually, is aimed at building the sportsmanship among the young people. According to him, the championship is not just a tournament to measure the ability of children to compete in sports events, but also builds self-confidence and injects creativity and innovation among the students. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
India Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem snubs Neeraj Chopra Classic for Asian Athletics Championship
Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has declined Neeraj Chopra's invite for the NC Classic javelin event in Bengaluru on May 24. Nadeem, who shares a great bond with Neeraj on the field, said that he will be unable to take part in the event as it will clash with his training for the Asian Athletics Championship. The Pakistan javelin star, however, said that he is grateful for Neeraj for sending him the invite. Nadeem said that he will be leaving for the Asian Athletics Championship on 22nd May. The reigning Olympic champion said that he has been training hard for the Athletics Championship, which will be held in Gumi, Korea from May 27 to (NC) Classic event is from 20th May (May 24) whereas I am scheduled to leave for Korea on 22nd May for the Asian Athletics Championship,' said Nadeem as quoted by PTI. Neeraj, on Monday, revealed that he sent an invite to Nadeem and the Pakistan star told him he would be get back to him after a discussion with his coach. "I have sent invitation to Arshad and he said he will get back to me after discussing with his coach. As of now he is yet to confirm participation," Chopra told reporters in a virtual media interaction on and Neeraj's friendshipNadeem won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a throw of 92.97m as Neeraj secured silver with a throw of 89.45m. However, it was their friendship and bond after the event that won the hearts of fans in India and Pakistan. advertisementNeeraj hailed Nadeem as a nice person after their Paris faceoff. "He [Nadeem] is a nice person, speaks in a good manner, gives respect, so I feel good," said Neeraj. The Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin event will have some big names participating with Anderson Pieters, Thomas Rohler, Julius Yego and Curtis Thompson already putting in their names. Must Watch
