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The Star
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Pro teams ready to release cyclists for SEA Games if funding issue is resolved
Malaysia National Cycling Federation (MNCF) president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill. PETALING JAYA: The National Sports Council (NSC) now holds the key after Malaysia Pro Cycling (MPC) and Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) agreed to release their riders for the SEA Games in Thailand this December, following persuasion from the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF). All parties convened in Bukit Jalil today, with MNCF President Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill leading the meeting, alongside several top officials from the association. Malaysia Pro Cycling (MPC) was represented by Sporting Director Sayuti Zahit, while Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) Chief Operating Officer Nasiruddin Wan Idrus attended virtually. Although the four-hour meeting ended without a conclusive decision, both teams expressed willingness to release their riders for the biennial Games, provided their previous requests are met. Amarjit viewed the meeting positively, noting the NSC's willingness to negotiate additional funding to support the teams' preparations for the SEA Games in Thailand. As a next step, the MNCF has given both teams a one-week deadline to submit a detailed breakdown of their proposed budgets, estimated to be around RM250,000 per team. 'We've asked both TSG and MPC to clearly outline their actual needs, including logistics, participation fees, and any additional or top-up costs required for the SEA Games. 'Once we receive the detailed budget, we can then prepare a working paper to be submitted to the NSC for consideration. The NSC has indicated their readiness to review the request for additional funding based on the proposed budget,' said Amarjit after the meeting. Amarjit believes the requests made by MPC and TSG are reasonable, involving essential technical matters such as spare parts, nutritional supplements, centralised training expenses, and other related costs. Once the MNCF receives the full breakdown of these expenses, he plans to engage the NSC again to secure the additional funding needed. Sayuti, while welcoming the meeting, said he is still waiting for a firm decision from the NSC at a follow-up meeting once the list requested by the MNCF is submitted. 'We're all looking for a solution, and we're hoping for a better outcome than before. Our requests remain the same, and we're appealing to the NSC to give us some room so we can find common ground and reach a compromise,' he said. So far, nine riders have been listed to represent the country in the road race event, comprising four from TSG, four from MPC, and one national rider. In total, Malaysia's cycling contingent for the SEA Games in Thailand will consist of 33 athletes across four disciplines: road (14 riders: nine men and five women), mountain bike (five riders: three men and two women), BMX (four riders: two men and two women), and track (11 riders: nine men and two women).
New Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
WUG 2025: Malaysian men's 4x200m freestyle relay team smash national record
ESSEN, Germany: The Malaysian men's 4x200m freestyle relay team broke the national record in style at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Berlin early this morning, Malaysian time. The quartet of Khiew Hoe Yean, Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal, Lim Yin Chuen and Tan Khai Xin clocked 7 minutes 19.66 seconds to finish sixth in the final held at the Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark. Their time eclipsed the previous national mark of 7:19.75s set by Welson Sim, Yin Chuen, Arvin and Hoe Yean at the 2022 Hanoi SEA Games. The United States clinched gold in record-breaking fashion with a blistering 7:04.51s, while Individual Neutral Athletes took silver (7:08.33s) and Japan secured bronze (7:09.47s). Swimming remains Malaysia's sole medal contributor at the Games so far, courtesy of Hoe Yean's bronze in the men's 400m freestyle. – BERNAMA
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
WUG 2025: Muhammad Azeem narrowly misses 100m medal
NATIONAL sprint ace Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi fell just short of a medal after finishing fourth in the men's 100m final at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Lohrheidestadion early this morning, Malaysian time. Azeem crossed the line in 10.35 seconds, his fastest time across all three rounds in Berlin, including the heats and semis, but still some way off his season best of 10.20s. South Africa's Bayanda Walaza stormed to gold in 10.16s, with Thailand's sprint star Puripol Boonson taking silver in 10.22s. Japan's Hiroki Yanagita edged Azeem for the bronze with a 10.23s finish. Earlier, the 22-year-old Auburn University student booked his spot in the final after finishing third in his semi-final heat in 10.43s, behind Walaza (10.31s) and Hungary's Dominik Mark Illovszky (10.32s). 'Things happened, maybe it just wasn't meant to be. I gave it my all, and I'm grateful I finished the race. Most importantly, I did my best in these tough weather conditions. Honestly, I'm not used to competing in Europe, but that's no excuse,' he said. Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi could not hide his disappointment after narrowly missing out on a medal, finishing just one place shy of the podium. 'I didn't come here just to make the final. My goal was to reach the podium. Missing out by one spot hurts even more. But this is part of the journey. I need to face moments like this to grow and get better,' said the Hangzhou Asian Games 2022 bronze medallist. Azeem, who holds the national record of 10.09s, will now turn his attention to the 200m event later tonight (Malaysian time), before anchoring the 4x100m relay team on Saturday. Meanwhile, Malaysia's 400m hopeful Umar Osman bowed out in the semi-finals after clocking a disappointing 47.10s, his slowest time of the season, to place sixth in his heat. 'That was my worst performance of the year. I need to improve a lot, especially for the 2025 SEA Games,' admitted the 2023 SEA Games gold medallist. Over in the women's 800m, Hizillawanty Jamain may have finished last in her heat, but she still had reason to smile after notching her season-best of 2:18.45s in the first-round heats. In the women's 400m hurdles, Mandy Goh Li placed fifth in her heat with a time of 1:03.12s, while Farrell Glenn Felix Jurus crashed out early in the men's high jump qualifiers. The athletics competition, which began on Monday, will run through to Sunday. - Bernama
New Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
WUG 2025: Muhammad Azeem falls just short in 100m final
BOCHUM, Germany: National sprint ace Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi fell just short of a medal after finishing fourth in the men's 100m final at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Lohrheidestadion early this morning, Malaysian time. Azeem crossed the line in 10.35 seconds, his fastest time across all three rounds in Berlin, including the heats and semis, but still some way off his season best of 10.20s. South Africa's Bayanda Walaza stormed to gold in 10.16s, with Thailand's sprint star Puripol Boonson taking silver in 10.22s. Japan's Hiroki Yanagita edged Azeem for the bronze with a 10.23s finish. Earlier, the 22-year-old Auburn University student booked his spot in the final after finishing third in his semi-final heat in 10.43s, behind Walaza (10.31s) and Hungary's Dominik Mark Illovszky (10.32s). "Things happened, maybe it just wasn't meant to be. I gave it my all, and I'm grateful I finished the race. Most importantly, I did my best in these tough weather conditions. Honestly, I'm not used to competing in Europe, but that's no excuse," he said. Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi could not hide his disappointment after narrowly missing out on a medal, finishing just one place shy of the podium. "I didn't come here just to make the final. My goal was to reach the podium. Missing out by one spot hurts even more. But this is part of the journey. I need to face moments like this to grow and get better," said the Hangzhou Asian Games 2022 bronze medallist. Azeem, who holds the national record of 10.09s, will now turn his attention to the 200m event later tonight (Malaysian time), before anchoring the 4x100m relay team on Saturday. Meanwhile, Malaysia's 400m hopeful Umar Osman bowed out in the semi-finals after clocking a disappointing 47.10s, his slowest time of the season, to place sixth in his heat. "That was my worst performance of the year. I need to improve a lot, especially for the 2025 SEA Games," admitted the 2023 SEA Games gold medallist. Over in the women's 800m, Hizillawanty Jamain may have finished last in her heat, but she still had reason to smile after notching her season-best of 2:18.45s in the first-round heats. In the women's 400m hurdles, Mandy Goh Li placed fifth in her heat with a time of 1:03.12s, while Farrell Glenn Felix Jurus crashed out early in the men's high jump qualifiers.
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
WUG 2025: Malaysian men's 4x200m freestyle relay team breaks national record
THE Malaysian men's 4x200m freestyle relay team broke the national record in style at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Berlin early this morning, Malaysian time. The quartet of Khiew Hoe Yean, Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal, Lim Yin Chuen and Tan Khai Xin clocked 7 minutes 19.66 seconds to finish sixth in the final held at the Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark. Their time eclipsed the previous national mark of 7:19.75s set by Welson Sim, Yin Chuen, Arvin and Hoe Yean at the 2022 Hanoi SEA Games. The United States clinched gold in record-breaking fashion with a blistering 7:04.51s, while Individual Neutral Athletes took silver (7:08.33s) and Japan secured bronze (7:09.47s). Swimming remains Malaysia's sole medal contributor at the Games so far, courtesy of Hoe Yean's bronze in the men's 400m freestyle. - Bernama
