Student athletes make parents and teachers proud

IT was a proud moment for former national cyclist Datuk Ng Joo Ngan when his daughter Jillian Ng Siew Mei was adjudged one of the top students in the matriculation programme at the Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS).

Joo Ngan, who had represented Malaysia in many international competitions, said he was suprprised with Siew Mei’s excellent results in studies as well a sports.

“I was not the studious type during my younger days. I had devoted my time to cycling. But my daughter had proven otherwise. I was overwhelmed by emotions when she went on stage to receive her scroll,’’ said Joo Ngan.

Well done: Noor Hasliza Md Ali (left) receiving her certificate from Jalaludin while Marina watches.

 

He also disclosed that he had encouraged Siew Mei to take up cycling. But his wife Datin Nancy Teoh was against the idea.

“My wife was afraid that my daughter will sustain injuries while cycling. That’s the reason why Siew Mei opted for synchronised swimming. After seeing her progress in synchronised swimming, I do not have any reason to complain.

“She has made us proud and we are happy,’’ said Joo Ngan.
Siew Mei, who is pursuing a event management course at the Taylors University College in Kuala Lumpur, was a student at the BJSS for eight years. The 19-year-old Siew Mei, who has represented Malaysia in the 2006 Doha Asian Games as well as the 2007 World championships,said she enjoyed her stay in the BJSS.
“I joined the BJSS when I was in Form One. The teachers were very helpful. Without their guidance, I don’t think I could have excelled in my studies and sports.

“I was able to divide my time between synchronised swimming and studies,’’ said Siew Mei.

Besides Siew Mei, badminton player Michelle Yeow Mei Zi, athlete Phang Hua Mei, synchronised swimmer Lee Zhien Huey and artistic gymnast Nabihah Ali were ranked among the top students.

Passed with flying colours: (from left) Nabihah Ali, Katrina Wong Suen Nee, Jillian Ng Siew Mei and Phang Hua Mei.

 

BJSS principal Marina Chin said she was happy with the students’ excellent results.
“Now you all have another journey to continue. I would like to see all you students do well in university,’’ said Chin.

Former national quartermiler Sean Paul was also present at the ceremony. He shared his experience with the students.
“There is no short cut to success in sports and studies. You have to overcome the odds to excel in both,’’ said Paul.

Education Ministry sports division deputy director Jalaudin Othman presented the certificates to the students.
The graduates: Michelle Yeow Mei Xi, Jillian Ng Siew Mei, Phang Hua Mei, Lee Zhien Huey, Nabihah Ali, Katrina Wong Suen Nee, Wahidah Ismail, Wan Siti Haniza Wan Izahar, Gomagan Sony Rajaa, Ng Jo Wen, Zulhijjah Azan, Elyong Matin, Loo Yik Xiang, Ivan Yuen, Ng Shin Yii, Erni Syazwani Azman, Rafiuddin Che Omar, Jaime Lee Yoke Jeng, Muhammad Izzuddin Abdul Rahim, Nor Farah Afiqah Md Taufeek, Tiffany Chase- Currier, Kevin Yeap Soon Choy, Mohamd Rohaizad Jamil, Wan Mohamad Akmal Hakim, M. Yokananthini, Kumang Jamit, Muhammad Radhi Hasim, Diyana Zuhaili Mohamad Mazli, Nik Asraf Qaedi Nik Azizan, Mohd Ammar Fitri Zainol, Liew Tek Wa, Tg Emanina Laily Tg Zahri, Nur Syamimi Mohd Yusoff, Uriel Yu En French, Noor Hasliza Md Ali, Danial Azuan Amar Nand, Azroul Fazly Mohamed Yusoff, Siti Munirah Jusoh, Mohamad Sabri Mohamad, Azreen Rizal Nasir, Junaidin Bardin,Nuraini Abdul Rashid, Maisarah Aminludin, Nurul Sarah Abdul Kadir, Farah Ayuni Yahya, Razlee Amree Mustafar, Nurul Fatihah Jamahuri

James Selvaraj Appointed BAM High Performance Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Former national shuttler and coach Datuk James Selvaraj has been appointed Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) High Performance Director, announced BAM president Datuk Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh.

Mohd Nadzmi said Selvaraj, who is also Senior Manager of Bata Marketing Sdn Bhd, was the best candidate for the post, not only because of his background in the sport but also for his vast experience in management.

"Datuk James brings together with him a wealth of experience in the sport of badminton.

"He has represented the country as a player and coach. He also has vast experience in management and thus making him the most suitable candidate for this very important post," said Mohd Nadzmi in a statement here Friday.

He said Selvaraj would begin his work on Sept 1, working with BAM Coaching and Training Committee, coaches and players, in all aspects of the national team's high performance programme, including national training and coaching programmes.

"In view of this, BAM hopes to produce success as demonstrated by podium performances at World Championship and Major Games and the development of a strong, sustainable feeder system through which the next generation of champions will be produced," he said.

Selvaraj was a former national shuttler during the late 1970s. Among his achievements were a bronze medal in the 1977 Sea Games in Kuala Lumpur, runner-up in the 1976 Thomas Cup in Bangkok and a bronze medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton.

Meanwhile, in the same statement, Nadzmi said BAM had decided to increase incentives for players or pairs who emerged champion in the BWF World Championships in Paris, held from Aug 23-29, from RM30,000 to RM50,000.

"This is to give additional encouragement and also to serve as a reminder to all players that BAM is always ready to motivate and provide increased incentives for winning major events," he said.

-- BERNAMA

“Legenda Sukan Malaysia”

Astro Arena (Saluran 801) menyajikan anda program “Legenda Sukan Malaysia” yang akan di hoskan oleh Datuk Rahim Razali. Program khas sempena bulan kemerdekaan ini akan di tayangkan selama 30 minit berkisar tentang atlit legenda yang telah melakar nama mereka di persada antarabangsa dan juga tempatan, berkongsi kisah hidup dan kenangan... mereka. Dekati legenda sukan Malaysia dalam era kecemerlangan sukan Malaysia.

 

 

 

 

 

Siaran waktu di Astro Arena (Saluran 801)

Dato'Soh Chin Aun (19 Ogos 2010, 8.30 mlm)
Dato'Yogeswaran a/l Rajaratnam (22 Ogos 2010,8:30 mlm)
Dato' Misbun Sidek (6 September 2010,9:00 mlm)
Tan Sri M Jegathesan (8 September 2010,9:00 mlm)

Kenali Legend : Azizul Abu Haniffah

Gua rase ramai kot dah lupe kat die ni. Azizul Abu Haniffah, name yang gua rase amat besar ketike bersekolah rendah. Mase tu reason yang membuatkan gua ke stadium adalah untuk tengok Azizul.
"Moh yob, siap lekas... lambat nanti abah tinggei kamu." itulah ugutan abah gua yang selalu mengugut untuk gua bersiap awal, sebelum ke Stadium Ipoh sekitar tahun awal 1990'an.

No. 12 (Azizul Abu Haniffah)

Mase zaman ni, jersey no. 12 yang dipakai Azizul merupakan rebutan ramai seluruh rakyat negeri perak ketike itu. Pantang no. 12 semue deme nak sambor. Karier awal azizul bermula sekitar lewat 1980'an dan kemuncak karier bermula pade zaman semi-pro. Kalau tak silap gua die yang berasal dari Teluk Intan pernah bekerja sebagai Pegawai Perhubungan Awam di Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNP), sebuah bangunan disebelah mahkamah Majistret di Ipoh.

Skuad emas sukan sea 1989

barisan belakang dari kiri...azmi mahmud, lee kin hong, mubin mokhtar (?), radhi mat din, razip ismail, dollah salleh, rashid hassan, zainal abidin hassan, azizul abu haniffa(?), a.anbalagan, ahmad yusof, yap kam choon

barisan depan dari kiri... shebby singh, (?), subadron aziz, p. ravindran, chow siew wai, k. ravichandran (?), see kim seng, lim teong kim, naina mohd
Di Perak, die digandingkan dengan pemain di era tersebut seperti Nidzam Adzha Yusoff, P.Ravindran, Roafandi Yusoff, Nazreen Chong dan tenaga import ketike itu Aun Ning dan Kwy Lywn dari Burma yang kini dikenali Myanmar. Azizul juge pernah mengetuai pasukan kebangsaan sebagai Kapten sekitar tahun 1990'an. Bermain di posisi Midfield membuatkan die sering merancang corak permainan dan lebih dikenali pade zaman tu sebagai Arkitek.

Skuad Negara 1983 President South Korea Cup , (duduk tengah) Azizul Abu Haniffah

Pencapaian yang gua masih ingat lagi dan gua merasai detik tersebut. Dimane gua masih berumur budak tadika pada tahun 1990. Stadium Merdeka menjadi saksi dimana Piala FA pertama dipertandingkan menjadi milik Perak, dengan kemenangan 4-2 mengatasi Selangor setelah ketinggalan 2-0 di separuh mase pertame. Gua hanye tercengang dengan keadaan pade ketike tu, sebab tak pandai nak mencarut maki Reff lagi. itu adelah Final Game pertame gua dalam hidup dan gua kenang sampai bile-bile....


Karier Azizul Abu Haniffah berakhir dengan penangkapan bersama 10 pemain bolasepak Perak yang lain atas tuduhan rasuah. Gua rase ini adelah zaman gelap bolasepak, ramai juge pemain dari pasukan lain yang terlibat juge ditahan. Info yang gua dapat Azizul kini melatih team Perodua di Rawang.

 

Kenali Legend : Hassan Sani

Die lahir pada 12 Mac 1958 merupakan bekas pemain bola sepak Malaysia yang pernah bermain bersama Sabah dan Kuala Lumpur dalam penghujung tahun 1970 'an - 1980'an. Die merupakan bekas penyerang kebangsaan Malaysia yang digelar sebagai lipas kudung oleh peminat kerana merupakan pemain yang sangat pantas dalam skuad Malaysia. Gua rase gelaran tu takde kene mengene dengan lagu Wings kot.

Training team kebangsaan

kariernye bermule 1974 bersama Sabah FA, tahun dimane bermulenye total football. Die merupakan antara penyerang terbaik yang pernah dilahirkan oleh Sabah selain James Wong. Ke'lipas kudungannye' teserlah dalam Liga Malaysia, sehingga mendatangkan gerun kepada pasukan lawan. Lebih-lebih lagi mase tu die tag team dengan James Wong. Die juge merupekan penyerang kebangsaan menghasilkan banyak kejuaraan hinggakan gandingan Hassan-James dikenali sebagai penyerang kembar selepas era Mokhtar Dahari dan Isa Bakar.

Sebelum kick off, Kelayakan Olimpk 1980

Terbang si Lipas Kudung....

Karier awal dengan team kebangsaan pade Piala Presiden di Seoul, Korea Selatan. mase tu, die masih pemain simpanan dan idolanya allahyarham Mokhtar Dahari tag team dengan Isa Bakar. Kemuncak karier dengan team kebangsaan ialah ketika kelayakan Sukan Olimpik 1980 apabila membantu skuad kebangsaan layak beraksi di Sukan Olimpik. Saat moment of glory ni tercipta apabila Khalid Ali passing bola kepade Hassan, die yang digelar lipas kudung membuat larian pantas dan terus passing kepada James Wong untuk menghasilkan gol kemenangan Malaysia ke Korea Selatan dengan jaringan 2-1.

Tag team, Hassan-James

Walaupun layak ke Olimpik, kerajaan Malaysia pade ketike itu berkeras untuk membantah tindakan Soviet Union yang menceroboh Afghanistan.Pade ketike itu sukan Olimpik dilangsungkan di Moscow. Rugi pulak gua rase.....

Hassan Sani pencen dari bolasepak pade tahun 1986. Seingat gua die jugak pernah bermain bolasepak pantai dan kini die bekerja di Pelabuhan Sabah. Walaupun dah pencen die tetap bermain bolasepak untuk veteran dan peringkat daerah di sabah.

 

 

Jom Kenali Legend : R. Arumugam

Dilahirkan pade 31 Januari 1953. Die merupekan watak penting kubu pertahan pasukan. Tapi, posisinya tidaklah segah Striker. R. Arumugam merupakan penjaga gol yang tersenarai dalam senarai legend di Malaysia. Gua tak berape pasti sangat info yang gua dapat ni. seandainya bercanggah gua mohon ampun.

Mewakili Selangor

The Spiderman

Merupakan anak jati Selangor dan memulekan karier bersame pasukan negerinye seawal usie 18 tahun. Kejohanan pertame baginye adelah Burnley Cup Youth pade tahun 1971. Pade era tahun 1972-1988 die memenangi Piale Malaysia sebanyak 8 kali bersame Selangor. Menurut kate Abah gua die ni merupekan seorang penjaga gol yang memiliki lengan yang panjang dan cekap. Die digelar Spiderman pade ketike itu oleh seluruh peminat.

Belakang: Azraai Khor @ Khor Sek Leng, P. Umaparam, Isa Bakar.Tengah: Irfan Bakti Abu Salim, Mokhtar, R. Arumugam, team official. Depan: Zainuddin Kassim, Rashid Hassan, Yahya Jusoh

Arumugam the Spiderman kali pertamenye dipanggil untuk mewakili team kebangsaan adalah pade tahun 1973. Pade tahun tersebut die dipanggil untuk menghadapi kelayakan piale Dunie di seoul, Korea Selatan. Selame besame team kebangsaan die telah memenangi Piale Bolasepak Merdeka sebanyak 4 kali (1973, 1974, 1976,1979). Gua rase ni adelah pencapaian terbaik bagi penjage gol Malaysia setakat ni. Kejayaan terbesar yang dikecapi bersame team kebangsaan adelah memenangi pingat Gangsa Sukan Asia 1974 di Teheran. Gilerrr arrr.... Respek Beb!!!Die juge merupekan salah seorang dari pemain team kebangsaan yang layak ke Olimpik pade tahun 1980. Sepanjang bersame Malaysia die telah memegang sebanyak lebih 200 caps.


Pade 1983 die secare rasminye bersare dari Bolasepak. Pade tahun 1988 takdir telah menetukan die meninggal dunie akibat kemalangan. Die meninggalkan Isteri dan due orang anak perempuan sepanjang hayatnye.