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Rotten apples of Malaysian Sports

Office bearers in sports associations should recognize when their services are no longer needed. A lot has been said about the reformation of Malaysian sports on the field (i.e. need a foreign coach, need better facilities, more overseas training, etc) but few is mentioned about the reformation of the people who have been helming the offices. Unfortunately, some of them have been holding on to their position for upteenth years without bearing fruits. It's hard to fault those who think they're merely there for the benefits. Imagine the perks of attending all the major sporting events and "study" tour. Whilst it's true that sports is an expensive game, this is more the reason why money should be allocated properly and more importantly who is spending it. Which come back to the point, have a proper evaluation system in place to gauge non-performing officials or office bearers. And stick to it! 


In the words of one respected sports figure - "The majority of our sports leaders are veterans and have been at the helm for many years. Some of them protect their position through unhealthy means to prevent others from coming in. Funds from government to help a sport in some cases fortify these leaders positions further" . Read more about his thoughts at http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/62mazlan/Article


Responsibility don't seem to ring any bells in these officials ear. Not too long ago, a high ranking official in an association boldly stated he will quit if the team did not bring back gold and when they failed , he sings a different tune. Until today, there's no news of him leaving office. This is truly sad, and it's not the only time it has happened to Malaysian Sports. What ever happened to integrity and values? Do these guys even have the slightest idea about sports in the very first place? Highly doubt so because sports teaches one values and discipline which is severely lacking in many of these guys. 


Having said that, KUDOS to those who sincerely and selflessly contribute to the good of the game. These are the back bone of Malaysian Sports and credit is not given enough to them. These are the people who knows what sports mean and will fight for what's right. Keep up the good work and don't let a few rotten apples ruin the name of the game ! 


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