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The Star
40 minutes ago
- Sport
- The Star
Pandelela pulls out of pet event, Malaysia sink to new low at World C'ships
Malaysia's Pandelela Renong in action to win the bronze medal in woman's 10m platform final during the 19th Asian Games in China yesterday. .03/10/2023/ Star. PETALING JAYA: All good things must come to an end. And for two-time Olympic medallist diver Pandelela Rinong, the Singapore edition of the World Championships is for sure a forgettable trip. The 32-year-old made the hard but otherwise necessary decision to withdraw from the women's 10m platform preliminary competition yesterday to avoid putting strain on her shoulder injury. An old shoulder injury had flared up just before the start of the 10m platform synchro on Monday, forcing the Sarawak-born diver to pull out from the event where she was slated to partner youngster Lee Yiat Qing. "With a heavy heart but a clear mind, I made the difficult decision to withdraw from the women's 10m platform individual preliminary event," said Pandelela on her social media account. "This decision comes after careful consideration of my current condition. My left shoulder injury has not recovered enough for me to compete safely and at my best. "I am truly grateful for all the kind messages and concern for my well-being. I promise to take better care of my body as I focus on healing and preparing for the next opportunity to represent Malaysia.'' It's the first time Pandelela has to sit out her pet event at the world meet since she made a memorable debut at the 2009 edition in Rome with a fifth-place finish and a bronze with Datuk Leong Mun Yee in the platform synchro event. Pandelela has since gone on to win a total of seven medals - one silver and six bronze - in the World Championships so far. And Pandelela can only watch on as Malaysia sank to a new low in the world meet yesterday. Yiat Qing, the only Malaysian in the fray, missed out on the semi-finals after finishing 29th with 240.20 points. Yiat Qing started well by earning 67.50 points with her opening dive to place second overall in the field. But two subsequent poor attempts, which only earned her 33.35 and 33.75 points, saw her plummet down the standings. And the reigning SEA Games champion watched in dismay as Singapore managed to place a diver in the top 18 semi-finals for the first time. 14-year-old Ainslee Kwang was the pride of the host nation as she booked her place in the semis today after finishing 13th with 285.00 points. In swimming, Khiew Hoe Yean clocked 50.77s to place 50th in the men's 100m freestyle heats. Jayden Tan finished 40th overall in the men's 200m individual medley heats with a time of 2:07.07s.
Borneo Post
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Pandelela withdraws from World Diving Championship due to injury
Pandelela says the decision came after careful assessment of her condition. – Photo via Facebook/Pandelela Rinong KUCHING (July 30): Malaysia's national diving icon Dato Pandelela Rinong has withdrawn from the Women's 10m Platform Individual Preliminary event at the World Diving Championship in Singapore due to a recurring shoulder injury. In a heartfelt statement posted on social media, Pandelela said the decision came after careful assessment of her condition. 'My left shoulder injury has not recovered enough for me to compete safely and at my best,' she said. This marks her second withdrawal from the championship, following her earlier pullout from the 10m Platform Synchronised event two days ago. Although unable to compete, the Sarawak-born Olympian expressed her unwavering support for the national team. 'I'll continue to cheer on my fellow teammates here in Singapore,' she said, urging fans to rally behind the Malaysian diving team. She also thanked her supporters for their concern and well wishes, adding that she will now focus on recovery and preparation for future competitions. Widely regarded as Malaysia's most decorated female diver, Pandelela made history at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first Malaysian woman to win an Olympic medal by clinching bronze in the 10m platform event. She also became the first Malaysian athlete outside of badminton to earn an Olympic medal, and later secured a silver medal in the 10m synchronised platform at the 2016 Rio Olympics, alongside Cheong Jun Hoong. Her illustrious career includes gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, podium finishes at the World Aquatics Championships, and multiple titles at the Southeast Asian Games, solidifying her legacy as a trailblazer in Malaysian sports. injury lead Pandelela Sarawak World Diving Championship
Borneo Post
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Minister sees appointment of first woman chief judge of Sabah, Sarawak as ‘legacy'
KUCHING (July 30): The appointment of Sarawak-born Datuk Azizah Nawawi as the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak is creating a legacy and also a benchmark of excellence for others to follow. This was highlighted by the Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah in her congratulatory message yesterday. 'On behalf of the state government and the women of Sarawak, I would like to congratulate the new Chief Justice of High Court of Sabah and Sarawak, the first woman to hold the position. 'She makes us proud, and with such achievement, she is creating a legacy, a benchmark of excellence for others to follow,' said Fatimah, also Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Women chief. Azizah, born in Sibu on Jan 9, 1962. She graduated with a degree in law from the University of Otago, New Zealand. The 63-year-old Azizah took over the post from fellow Sibu native, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli, who retired on July 24. On Monday, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented the instrument of appointment to Azizah during the ceremony held at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur. Also appointed was Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, 62, as the Chief Justice of Malaysia. Both Wan Ahmad Farid and Azizah were former Court of Appeal judges prior to their respective promotions. His Majesty also presented instruments of appointment to Datuk Abu Bakar Jais as the President of the Court of Appeal, followed by the appointment of eight Court of Appeal Judges and 14 High Court Judges. Wan Ahmad Farid has been appointed as the 17th Chief Justice of Malaysia, succeeding Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who retired on July 2. Abu Bakar, 63, meanwhile, is filling the vacancy of President of the Court of Appeal following the retirement of Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim on July 3.
The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Injury ripple hits Malaysia's aquatic hopes
Malaysian Pandelela Rinong competes in Women's 10 meter Platform semi final at Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre in Rio De Janeiro,Brazil .t AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star (18/8/2016) PETALING JAYA: It was a tough day for Malaysia at the World Championships in Singapore, as Olympic divers Pandelela Rinong and Phee Jinq En were forced to withdraw from their respective pet events. Two-time Olympic medallist Pandelela's old injury flared up just before she was due to compete in the women's 10m platform synchro preliminary event in the afternoon. As a result, the Sarawak-born diver had to pull out of the event with partner Lee Yiat Qing. Pandelela has won a total of five medals in previous appearances in this event at the world meet. The 10m platform synchro is also the same event where Pandelela picked up a historic Olympic silver medal with Cheong Jun Hoong in the 2016 edition in Rio de Janeiro. But that was in the past and Pandelela certainly missed a good opportunity to check out where she stands with her new partnership with the younger Yiat Qing. Pandelela put up a quick update on her social media account on her withdrawal from the 10m platform synchro event later. "Earlier this month, I injured my left shoulder but still manageable under physiotherapy. "Today during warming up, the shoulder injury got triggered again when executing one of the high difficulty dives just before the event.
The Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Elvis ready to make waves in Singapore
Sarawak, Elvis Priestley Clement on action during 3 meter springboard. He won gold. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star KUALA LUMPUR: He may share a name with a rock 'n' roll legend, but 18-year-old Elvis Priestly Clement (pic) is making a name for himself in a completely different arena – the diving pool. Once a relatively unknown athlete competing at last year's Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Kuching, the Sarawak-born diver is now gearing up for the biggest stage of his career – the World Championships in Singapore from July 26-Aug 2.
