Loh Zhiayi will represent Malaysia in diving at the Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China from Aug 16-28. - Filepic
The athletes will take part in 10 different sports. In the inaugural Games held in Singapore in 2010, Malaysia were represented by 13 athletes in six sports - athletics, aquatics, badminton, rhythmic gymnastics, sailing and weightlifting.
Pandelela Rinong bagged two silver medals in the girls’ 3m springboard and 10m platform events.
In Nanjing, Malaysia will take part in aquatics, athletics, archery, badminton, gymnastics, golf, sailing, taekwondo, equestrian and shooting.
Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) secretary general Datuk Sieh Kok Chi said they have not set any target for the contingent other than to try and match the performance at the previous Games.
“We certainly stand a chance at winning some medals as we have a slightly bigger team. But like I said there are no specific target.
“This Games are meant to unearth talents for the future. So we hope the outing will help the athletes become future stars for Malaysia,” he said.
The two sports where the Malaysians are hoping to win medals are badminton and diving. The Games are for athletes below the age of 17 years.
by S. Ramaguru - The Star
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