National Sports Legend Expects Improved Performances from Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli
National sports legend Datuk Marina Chin is optimistic about the future of the country’s sprint queen, Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli, also known as "Adeq." She believes that Adeq’s stable life after getting married and her potential to achieve even greater results in upcoming competitions make her a strong contender for improved performances.
Stable Life and Support
Marina, who is also a board member of the National Sports Institute (ISN), expressed her confidence in Adeq’s abilities and willingness to support her in any way possible. "I believe Adeq can enhance her performance. Her life is stable now, she is married, has moral support, and so on. I hope that if she needs anything, she can approach ISN, and ISN will assist her," Marina said.
Aiming for Achievements
Marina emphasized the importance of Adeq retiring having achieved all her goals and dreams as an athlete. She hopes that the Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) will continue to support and provide opportunities for Adeq to reach her full potential.
Reminders for MAF
Marina also reminded MAF to be more thorough and avoid repeating issues of unrecognised records, as previously experienced by Zaidatul. She noted that such incidents could demoralise athletes, especially after they have worked hard to achieve such milestones. Marina encouraged MAF to focus on developing junior athletes and sending larger teams to competitions, allowing newcomers to gain experience.
Recognised National Record
On Oct 12 last year, Zaidatul broke the national women’s 100m record of 11.50 seconds, previously held by G. Shanti since May 7, 1993. However, her time of 11.49s was initially reported as unrecognised by World Athletics (WA) due to the absence of proper wind reading documentation. On Thursday, MAF announced that the national record had finally been recognised by WA.
Conclusion
Datuk Marina Chin’s optimism about Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli’s future performances is well-founded. With her stable life and potential to achieve even greater results, Adeq is poised to continue making a name for herself in the world of athletics. As Marina emphasized, it is essential for MAF to provide the necessary support and opportunities for Adeq to reach her full potential and for junior athletes to gain experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Datuk Marina Chin’s opinion on Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli’s future performances?
A: Marina is optimistic about Adeq’s future performances, citing her stable life and potential to achieve even greater results.
Q: What support does the National Sports Institute (ISN) offer to athletes?
A: ISN is willing to provide any assistance athletes may need to enhance their performance.
Q: What is the significance of Zaidatul breaking the national women’s 100m record?
A: Breaking the national record is a significant achievement, and it is essential for MAF to recognize and support athletes who achieve such milestones.
Q: What is Marina’s advice to MAF?
A: Marina advises MAF to be more thorough and avoid repeating issues of unrecognised records, while also focusing on developing junior athletes and sending larger teams to competitions.