I read joy and also heartfelt joy on how a Malaysian marathon run paid all his expenses and managed to presuade the OCM to enable him to represent Malaysia in the Marathon event in the Korat Sea Games.
This he did it on his own. Being just another average wage earner did not stop him from fulfilling his dreams of representing the country.For me it all boils down to true dedication. I have played field hockey at the very highest level but didnt pursue it further due to the indifferent attention paid by the people in power.
Well what can i say! Indeed Malaysian sports have all the this in the making. While some sacrifice everything they got to get the chance to represent the country, others take for granted the oppurtunity given to them. Oh god why can this people ever learn that repsenting the country is the utmost joy for the true sportsmen. We have the sepaktakraw team withdrawing themself from going to Korat due the diff balls used by the organiser. The organiser being Thailand, one of our Legendary opponent. We all know that the organiser have all the upper hand when it comes to making sure that the gold medals staying with them then rather going to the opponents.
We need to have the balls to play the ball, my dear countrymen. The sepak takraw team should have gone to Korat, and fight till the very end knowing that they have tried. Win or lose in secondary. The sports ministry have spent so much money and time on all these players not for the association to pullout at the last minute.
They have a responsibility towards the country, the people to show up and fight for the medals not walkaway citing lame reasons.
Well Azalina Othman the ball is in your court now, dont let this little setback by some self centred people and association take away all the credit is due to you. Whether is direct or indirect participation by yourself , this country;s image as sporting nation is taking shape. Keep Up the Good work!
