Badminton World Tour Finals: Goh Liu Ying Tips Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei for Surprise
Goh Liu Ying, a former national mixed doubles ace, believes that Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei can spring a surprise at the upcoming Dec 11-15 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals.
Mental Preparation Key to Success
According to Liu Ying, Tang Jie-Ee Wei must pay special attention to their mental preparation if they are to go far in the mixed doubles event. "Definitely tough (at the BWF World Tour Finals), but I feel they stand a chance. The challenge for them is the mental aspect. Previously, they (Tang Jie-Ee Wei) used to chase their opponents to improve their world ranking but, now, many young pairs are pursuing them," she said.
Kidslympic: A New Era for Children’s Sport in Malaysia
In a separate development, Liu Ying was announced as the ambassador for the Kidslympic, an initiative by the National Olympic Academy and Mycreative Moment to nurture talent, encourage physical activities, and instil values of excellence, mutual respect, and friendship among the next generation of Malaysians.
Kidslympic 2024: A Festival Celebrating Dreams, Determination, and Diversity
The programme, which has the backing of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) and the Ministry of Education (MoE), is set to bring together 1,500 children nationwide to compete in various sports events, including gymnastics, taekwondo, modern pentathlon, basketball, softball, athletics, and volleyball.
National Olympic Academy Director’s Vision
National Olympic Academy director Nicholas Chan hopes the Kidslympic can spark a new era for children’s sport in Malaysia. "Kidslympic Malaysia 2024 is not just a competition. It’s a festival that celebrates dreams, determination, and diversity," he said.
Conclusion
Goh Liu Ying’s words of wisdom for Chen Tang Jie-Toe Wei are clear: mental preparation is key to success. Meanwhile, the Kidslympic is set to bring together 1,500 children to celebrate their love for sports and promote values of excellence, mutual respect, and friendship.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Kidslympic?
The Kidslympic is an initiative by the National Olympic Academy and Mycreative Moment to nurture talent, encourage physical activities, and instil values of excellence, mutual respect, and friendship among the next generation of Malaysians. - What is the purpose of the Kidslympic?
The purpose of the Kidslympic is to bring together 1,500 children nationwide to compete in various sports events and promote values of excellence, mutual respect, and friendship. - Who is the ambassador for the Kidslympic?
Goh Liu Ying is the ambassador for the Kidslympic. - When is the Kidslympic taking place?
The Kidslympic will take place from Dec 27-29 at the Merdeka Stadium.