FMT:
Hannah orders probe into sprinter’s SEA Games withdrawal
Youth and sports minister says the National Sports Council will act if any misconduct is found
Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh said athlete selection is based on merit.
PETALING JAYA: Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh has instructed the National Sports Council (MSN) to obtain a full report from Malaysia Athletics (MA) on the withdrawal of athlete Danish Irfan Tamrin from the SEA Games squad.
Describing the matter as serious, Yeoh said the investigation is intended to ensure a swift resolution, Bernama reported.
“We cannot draw conclusions based solely on social media reports. An investigation is under way.
“Should any misconduct be found, MSN will take the appropriate action,” she was quoted as saying at a press conference announcing her ministry’s grant here today.
FMT previously reported that the national sprinter was instructed by his coach to fake an injury and withdraw from Malaysia’s 4x100m squad at the SEA Games in Thailand.
MA secretary-general Nurhayati Karim met Danish’s parents and has since said the federation would investigate the matter “transparently and thoroughly”.
Yeoh said all athlete selections must be professional and merit-based, taking into account factors such as timing, distance, and current performance.
“I want to assure parents that athlete selection is based on merit. Otherwise, Malaysia stands to lose,” she said.
Describing the matter as serious, Yeoh said the investigation is intended to ensure a swift resolution, Bernama reported.
“We cannot draw conclusions based solely on social media reports. An investigation is under way.
“Should any misconduct be found, MSN will take the appropriate action,” she was quoted as saying at a press conference announcing her ministry’s grant here today.
FMT previously reported that the national sprinter was instructed by his coach to fake an injury and withdraw from Malaysia’s 4x100m squad at the SEA Games in Thailand.
MA secretary-general Nurhayati Karim met Danish’s parents and has since said the federation would investigate the matter “transparently and thoroughly”.
Yeoh said all athlete selections must be professional and merit-based, taking into account factors such as timing, distance, and current performance.
“I want to assure parents that athlete selection is based on merit. Otherwise, Malaysia stands to lose,” she said.
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