Youth and Sports Ministry to Conduct Post-Mortem Session on National Athletes’ Performance at 2024 Paris Olympic Games
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will conduct a post-mortem session on the national athletes’ performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on November 14 to ensure a more detailed planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Minister’s Remarks
Minister Hannah Yeoh said the session would be held with representatives from the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM), National Sports Associations (NSAs), team coaches, contingent secretariat, the National Sports Institute (NSI) and NSC. Additionally, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Economy Ministry, as well as representatives from local universities and the media, would also be involved.
Achievements of National Athletes
In the Paris Olympics, 15 athletes made their debut, and the achievements of the young athletes have given fresh hope for the Malaysian contingent to shine at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Notable successes include 21-year-old weightlifter Aniq Kasdan, who broke three national records, and Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, aged 23 and 24, who became the first women’s pair to reach the badminton semi-finals, as well as shuttler Lee Zii Jia winning bronze in the men’s singles event.
Road to Gold (RTG) Project
The RTG Committee has approved a new initiative, the RTG Fast Track Programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with six young athletes aged below 25 from squash and diving chosen for the programme. The programme spans two Olympic cycles, namely the Paris 2024 and LA 2028.
Focus on New Sports and Sports Involving Women Athletes
The NSC will also focus on new sports like skateboarding, climbing and surfing, as these sports are viewed as potential medal contributors. Additionally, sports that offer multiple medals and weight categories, as well as those involving women athletes, will also be given attention.
Financial Allocation
The ministry, through the NSC, spent about RM20.1 million this year for the RTG and Podium Programme for the athletes to qualify and prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics. RM13.2 million was spent specifically on the RTG programme to prepare for the Paris Olympics. The RTG’s accounts are being audited, and the Minister will disclose them once the audit is completed.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the post-mortem session?
A: The post-mortem session aims to ensure a more detailed planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Q: Who will be involved in the post-mortem session?
A: Representatives from the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM), National Sports Associations (NSAs), team coaches, contingent secretariat, the National Sports Institute (NSI) and NSC, as well as the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Economy Ministry, and representatives from local universities and the media.
Q: What are the key takeaways from the Paris Olympics?
A: The achievements of the young athletes have given fresh hope for the Malaysian contingent to shine at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with notable successes including the successes of Aniq Kasdan, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, and Lee Zii Jia.
Q: What is the RTG Fast Track Programme?
A: The RTG Fast Track Programme is a new initiative that has been approved for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with six young athletes aged below 25 from squash and diving chosen for the programme.