National Sports Council Gives Cycling Ace Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang Deadline to Confirm Participation in Podium Programme
The National Sports Council (NSC) has given the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) until December 31 to confirm track cycling ace Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang’s participation in the Podium Programme next year.
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Set for Azizulhasni
NSC deputy director-general (Sports Development) Jefri Ngadirin said that if Azizulhasni agrees to remain in the Podium Programme, he must comply with the KPI set by the NSC, including qualifying for the UCI Track World Championships in Santiago, Chile in October 2025.
"Just like other athletes, we have set a KPI for him to achieve as well. So, if he agrees to the stipulated KPI and agrees to the terms, we will offer him a place in the Podium Programme," Jefri said at a media conference after officiating the Jelajah Juara Esports Malaysia 2024.
Jelajah Juara Esports Malaysia 2024
Commenting on the Jelajah Juara Esports Malaysia 2024, which is in its second edition, Jefri said that the tour is a developmental tournament to expand the esports ecosystem in a more structured manner.
Jefri did not discount the possibility of the tournament’s participants or winners being chosen to represent the country in the future.
"I am not ruling out the fact that some of them may represent their states in the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) or the country in international events. So, we will see how it goes," he said.
Tournament Details
The five-day tournament, which began today, offers RM15,000 worth of prizes. Two esports games are contested in the tournament, namely E-football and Gran Turismo on the PlayStation 5 console, in addition to three physical sports events – penalty kicks, 100 metres (m) individual and 4x100m relay – involving 144 players, coaches and managers of teams from 13 states and the three federal territories.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the NSC has given Azizulhasni a deadline to confirm his participation in the Podium Programme, with a KPI set for him to achieve. The Jelajah Juara Esports Malaysia 2024 is a developmental tournament aimed at expanding the esports ecosystem in a more structured manner.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the deadline for Azizulhasni to confirm his participation in the Podium Programme?
A: December 31
Q: What is the KPI set for Azizulhasni to achieve?
A: Qualifying for the UCI Track World Championships in Santiago, Chile in October 2025
Q: What is the Jelajah Juara Esports Malaysia 2024?
A: A developmental tournament to expand the esports ecosystem in a more structured manner
Q: What are the prizes for the tournament?
A: RM15,000 worth of prizes