PETALING JAYA: The challenge has been laid for the Malaysian Olympians – Get Malaysia’s first gold in Japan!
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican has announced that the target for Tokyo is three medals and one of them is gold.
The sports earmarked to get medals are cycling, badminton and diving.
Reezal said the gold could be a joy for the nation, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic and believes Malaysia has longed for someone to win the revered gold in the Olympics.
“When I spoke to the athletes, they showed great spirit, and many have shown great optimism to do something special in Tokyo. Even our chef de mission and badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei wants someone to break his record. He would be satisfied if that happens,”said Reezal from the Youth and Sports Ministry Tower in Putrajaya via a virtual press conference yesterday.
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PETALING JAYA: Seasoned campaigner Chan Peng Soon is all smiles to have Chin Eei Hui back as his coach.
The 32-year-old sees the reunion with the latter as a massive boost to his preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. Peng Soon and his partner Goh Liu Ying, 31, have the best chance to qualify and do well in what could be their last Olympics.
Although Peng Soon did not openly declare it, it’s obvious that he and Liu Ying are hoping to accomplish an unfinished business with Eei Hui – winning an Olympics gold.
Hard taskmaster: There’s no break for Chan Peng Soon even on New Year’s Day as he hits the gym under the close watch of coach Chin Eei Hui (left) yesterday.