Cash Rewards for Paralympic Medalists Expected After Aidilfitri Celebrations
Kuala Lumpur, March 27 – Cash rewards for athletes who won medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games are expected to be distributed after the Aidilfitri celebrations, according to Paralympic Council Malaysia (MPM) president Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin.
Efforts Underway to Fulfill Promise
He said efforts are being made to fulfill the promise made by a foreign company, though there are some constraints from the sponsor’s side. He was responding to concerns raised by athletes still awaiting their rewards.
Timeline for Distribution
"For your information, there is only one sponsor, a foreign company, and we are still arranging for them to disburse the funds. We are unsure which athlete claims they haven’t received it, but they have been informed of the timeline," he said. "I don’t think it is a major issue, so I believe everyone will get their money. We were told it would be in the first quarter of 2025, but it might be after Hari Raya Aidilfitri," he added.
Athletes Attend Hari Raya Aidilfitri Ceremony
He made these remarks after attending a Hari Raya Aidilfitri contribution handover ceremony from corporate companies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to athletes at the Malaysian Paralympic Sports Excellence Centre in Kampung Pandan here today. About 60 athletes were present at the event, which was also attended by MPM secretary-general Datuk R. Subramaniam and OKU Sentral president Datuk Dr Ras Adiba Radzi.
Malaysia’s Performance at Paris Paralympic Games
Malaysia won two golds, two silvers, and one bronze at the Paris Paralympic Games.
Conclusion
The distribution of cash rewards to Paralympic medalists is expected to take place after the Aidilfitri celebrations. While there may be some delays due to constraints from the sponsor’s side, MPM is working to fulfill its promise to the athletes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When can we expect to receive our cash rewards?
A: The cash rewards are expected to be distributed after the Aidilfitri celebrations.
Q: Is there only one sponsor for the cash rewards?
A: Yes, there is only one sponsor, a foreign company.
Q: Why is there a delay in the distribution of cash rewards?
A: There are some constraints from the sponsor’s side, but MPM is working to fulfill its promise to the athletes.