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New Straits Times
5 days ago
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Hao Sheng looks to 'upgrade' Sea Games medal collection
KUALA LUMPUR: National tennis team stalwart Koay Hao Sheng is hoping he can reunite with doubles partner Mitsuki Leong and make it to the deciding rounds at the Thailand Sea Games (Dec 9-20) this year. Mitsuki and Hao Sheng claimed bronze in the men's doubles at the 2023 Phnom Penh Sea Games. The duo also won bronze in the men's team event together with Christian Liew. Hao Sheng was also part of the men's team that won bronze at the 2021 Hanoi Sea Games. "I have won three bronzes during the last two editions of the Sea Games in Hanoi (2021) and Phnom Penh (2023)," said Hao Sheng recently. "I am definitely hoping to win a better colour medal this time. It won't be easy but I will definitely try my best. "It would be great to partner Mitsuki again. I believe the association (Tennis Malaysia) is still trying to secure him for the games. "Hopefully they can come to an agreement." Hao Sheng recently led the national squad to promotion in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group IV competition in Kuala Lumpur together with Darrshan Kumar, Daniel Prickett, Leroy Yong and Naufal Kamaruzzaman. Hao Sheng, 27, who was the most senior player in the squad, won all four of his matches, dropping only one set throughout the tournament. Mitsuki did not feature in the Davis Cup as he has been focusing on improving his singles rankings on the ATP Tour. The 20-year-old hit a career No. 605 last month, the highest a Malaysian player has achieved in decades.
New Straits Times
07-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Nurul Huda and three deputies to lead Sea Games contingent
KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has appointed Malaysian swimming great Nurul Huda Abdullah as chef de mission (CDM) for the Thailand Sea Games (Dec 9-20). Nurul Huda will be assisted by three deputy CDMs - experienced badminton administrator Datuk Kenny Goh, former national sprinter Nazmizan Mohamad as well as former national hockey player Jivan Mohan. OCM announced the appointment of the quartet in a statement today (July 7). Though OCM have the absolute right to select the CDM for multi-sport games, the umbrella body said the selection of the quartet was made in collaboration with the Youth and Sports Ministry as well as the National Sports Council. Nurul is no stranger to Malaysian sports as she holds the record for winning the most medals won by a Malaysian athlete at the Sea Games, having won 22 gold, eight silver and two bronze across three editions (Thailand 1985, Indonesia 1987, Kuala Lumpur 1989). She remains the only Malaysian female swimmer to have won a medal at the Asian Games. She won two silver and two bronze at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games. She previously served as deputy CDM during the 2019 Hanoi Sea Games and has been Malaysia Aquatics assistant honorary secretary since 2023. Kenny was appointed BA of Malaysia general manager in 2006 and was promoted to secretary-general in 2019. He has also served Badminton Asia as secretary-general since since 2023. Nazmizan achieved a double-gold feat (100m, 200m) at the 2003 Sea Games and went on to compete at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Jivan was part of the national hockey squad that secured bronze at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games and finished fifth at the 2006 Doha Asian Games. The Thailand Sea Games is expected to be held across three areas - Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkhla - hence the need for three deputy CDMs. NSC is expecting to send up to 700 athletes to compete in 48 sports at the Sea Games this year.
