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SAFUWAN RETURNS WHILE THE WAIT FOR IFEDAYO CONTINUES

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KUALA LUMPUR, 5 July – While Selangor head coach B. Sathianathan (pic below) yearns for ‘contact training’ to resume at the earliest the return of Singaporean Safuwan Baharudin is some consolation for the Red Giants. Contact training is expected to begin on July 16.
Sathianathan, however, is keeping his fingers crossed for another of his foreigners to return and he is Nigerian hitman Ifedayo Olusegun. Both Safuwan and Ifedayo became ‘victims’ of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and were stuck in their respective countries when borders were closed to contain the spread of the pandemic.
Safuwan returned on Friday and will take to the training on Monday. Selangor does not train on Saturdays and Sunday during this period after teams were given the green light to allow field training strict standard operating procedures(SOP) issued by the Health Ministry and the National Security Council.
The M-League was halted on March 16 – two days before the federal government enforced the nationwide lockdown on March 18.
Selangor last’s match was against Kedah on March 15 in Alor Setar. After the Kedah match, there was a five-day break for all the teams playing in the M-League.
However, Ifedayo was allowed to return to Lagos to visit his ailing mother while Safuwan returned to neighboring Singapore to visit his family. The rest of the players remained a home.
Safuwan’s return a big boost for the Red Giants and Sathianathan has been ‘on the line via zoom’ with Ifedayo who told him that he is ‘itching to return’ to train with the rest of the team.
“I must say all the players have been very professional with the individual training during the lockdown. They are in good shape and this includes Ifedayo,” said Sathianathan.
Selangor has five foreigners in their stable for and Australian defender Taylor Regan is the team skipper. The other foreign players in the Selangor team are Rufino Segovia who hails from Spain and Brazilian forward Sandro da Silva Mendonca.
Sathianathan revealed that Selangor FA is keeping in touch with the respective authorities to bring Ifedayo back at the earliest. Nigeria is also badly affected by Covid-19.
Meanwhile, Sathianathan revealed that Selangor is aiming for a spot in the AFC Cup next season.

LIN DAN RETIRES AT 36

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KUALA LUMPUR, 4 July – Lin Dan, arguably the greatest men’s singles shuttler dubbed “Super Dan” stunned the badminton world on Saturday (July 4) with his sudden and unexpected retirement from the sport.
The incredible left-hander, born in Longyan, Fujian, wanted very much to play in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but the ravaging Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic throw a spanner in his bid when the games were postponed to next summer in 2021.
The name “Super Dan” – given to him by Denmark’s Peter Gade – for his exploits on the court stuck to him. He was a “Super Dan” alright, winning all the badminton majors in the world and he lived up to his billing.
He won two Olympic golds – in Beijing in 2008 and retained it in London in 2012. On both occasions, he beat his greatest rival, Malaysia’s Datuk Lee Chong Wei.
In Beijing, he beat the Malaysian in straight games 21-12, 21-8 while in London Lin Dan needed three games before prevailing in a come from behind for a 15-21, 21-10, 21-19 win.
Chong Wei stopped Lin Dan in the semi-finals at the Rio Olympics in 2016 but the Malaysian again played bridesmaid when he fell to Chen Long at the final hurdle and the Olympic gold remained elusive.
Lin Dan also won five world titles and this he achieved in Madrid (2006), Kuala Lumpur (2007), Hyderabad (2009), London (2011), and Guangzhou (2013).
The Chinese legend also helped his country win the Thomas Cup six times and the Sudirman Cup five times.
Chong Wei describes Lin Dan as ”the greatest of all time”. The two were great rivals on the court and but were great buddies off the court.
 Lin Dan’s 20-year badminton journey began in 2000 and it ends a year after Chong Wei retired from the sport in June last year due to health reasons when he was diagnosed with nasal cancer.

ANOTHER BLOW FOR KELANTAN FOOTBALL

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KUALA LUMPUR, 3 July – Kelantan football took another beating off the field when Kelantan FA (Kafa) vice president, Datuk Mohd Rowi Abdullah quit his post on Thursday.
It is another body blow for the East Coast state who ply their trade in the lower tier, Premier League. It comes in the wake of Kafa president, Datuk Wan Abdul Rahim Wan Abdullah and his deputy Datuk Seri Afandi Hamzah told to take a “rest” at the end of last month.
Kafa vice president, Datuk Shaari Mat Hussin was appointed as the acting president with immediate effect.
Kelantan’s financial crisis deepened when the FA of Malaysia suspended all leagues in the country on March 16 – two days before the country was lockdown by the federal government to check the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic which has hit the world.
Kafa landed in hot soup after their former Brazilian import, Cassio de Jesus filed a case with Fifa – the world football governing body – over the long overdue payments in salaries and other fees.
The Brazilian is owed close to RM630,000 during his two-year stint with the Red Warriors in 2018 and 2019.
Kelantan – currently seventh in the Premier League – plies it football trade on a shoe-string budget. The East Coast hopefuls also owed the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
To make matters worse for Kelantan some of their sponsors who had pledged for the new season left the team in a lurch when they abandoned Kafa.

KUCHING TO HOST ASEAN PARA MINI GAMES

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KUALA LUMPUR, 2 July – The Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) deserves a pat on the back for taking the initiative to organize a seven-sport (team) international championships early next year – a much-needed competition for the athletes after Manila ASEAN Para Games were canceled.
MPC president, Datuk Seri Megat D. Shariaman Zaharudin said the East Malaysian city of Kuching will host the championships in March and the dates will be fixed once the green light is given by the International Paralympic Council.
The seven-team championships are expected to line up athletics, archery, tenpin bowling, tandem cycling, judo, seven-a-side CP football and swimming.
The cost of the championships is expected to be around RM4 million with strong support from the Sarawak state government.
Megat Sahriman said the championships will serve a dual purpose after the cancellation of the Manila Asean Para Games due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
It will help the teams prepare for the Hanoi ASEAN Para Games and also the Tokyo Paralympics.
As for Malaysian athletes, it will also be the perfect platform for them to prepare for Sukma Johor which also had to be postponed to next year.
The Sukma Para Games will be held in Johor from April 5-10. The Tokyo Paralympics are scheduled from Aug 24-Sept 5. The ASEAN Para Games in Hanoi are earmarked to be held in October.

WARRIX PARTNERS AFF SUZUKI CUP 2020 AS OFFICIAL MATCH BALL AND KIT SUPPLIER

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SINGAPORE, 1 July – SPORTFIVE announced today that Warrix, one of Asia’s leading sports apparel brands, has been appointed the official football supplier of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020.

In a statement released today, this is the first time that Warrix is partnering with South East Asia’s illustrious football championship and underscores the company’s ambition to distinguish its brand in one of the world’s fastest growing economies.

Under the terms of the agreement, Warrix will be the Official Match Ball Supplier for all matches of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 and will supply the ball boy kits and referee kits throughout the event.

It will also produce apparels, bibs and captain armbands for the tournament.

As an official football supplier of the region’s most highly-anticipated football tournament, Warrix can look forward to receiving unprecedented levels of exposure and engagement opportunities with football fans across the region.

The Warrix logo will be prominently displayed on multiple platforms, including the official tournament website, event backdrops, in-stadia TV commercials and other official tournament print collaterals.

The brand will also have the opportunity to display its ball and products at the event, and organise fan activities and promotions around the matches.

In addition, the partnership grants Warrix the rights to use the official tournament logo across its marketing platforms as well as sell co-branded merchandise and products during the tournament.

Warrix Sport Co. Ltd, Managing Director, Wisan Wanasaksrisakul said: “We have continuously strived for innovation in our products using the latest technology as we believe in providing quality sportswear and equipment to enhance athlete performance across all sporting levels. Having sponsored various national football teams and major football clubs in South East Asia, this latest partnership with the AFF Suzuki Cup further underlines our commitment to grow and develop one of the most popular sports in the region.”

Meanwhile, Managing Director for SPORTFIVE South East Asia, Malcolm Thorpe said that the AFF Suzuki Cup is the most important showcase of South East Asia’s greatest football talents.

“We are delighted to facilitate this strategic partnership with Warrix. We are confident that Warrix’s high-quality sport apparel and equipment will greatly enhance the tournament experience for players, volunteers, officials and fans, and elevate the tournament to a new level,” said Thorpe.

Warrix previously supported the Myanmar Football Federation (MFF) at the MFF Warrix Futsal Open Cup held in Mandalay last year and was most recently the Official Sportwear for the 2020 Buriram Marathon in Thailand.

Scheduled from November to December, the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will once again unite the passion of football fans in the whole region and an increase in viewership is expected as the event continues the home and away group stage format, which drew fan attendance of more than 750,000 for the 2018 edition.

ABOUT AFF SUZUKI CUP

The AFF Suzuki Cup is a biennial football competition organised by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), accredited by FIFA and contested by the national ‘A’ teams of Southeast Asia.

In 2020, the 13th edition of the AFF Suzuki Cup will continue the format where 10 qualified teams will be split into two groups of five and play a round robin system, with each team playing two home and two away fixtures.

The format of the knockout round remains unchanged, with semi-finals and the final played on a home and away format.

ABOUT WARRIX

Warrix is Asia’s leading sport apparel brand, owned and operated by Warrix Sports Company Limited. Its head office is located in Bangkok, Thailand. Since 2017, Warrix has owned the rights to the design, manufacturing, and distribution of the Thai National Football Team’s apparels.

Warrix also owns the rights to the design, production, and distribution of several football clubs in Thailand and Myanmar’s National football teams.

With its strength in products of high quality and state-of-the-art technology, Warrix is one of the fastest growing sport apparel company in Thailand.

In addition, Warrix, aims to tap into regional and global markets. The ‘Warrix’ brand is inspired by warrior’s blood that has been running through its veins and essence.

For more information, please visit website www.warrix.co.th or follow Warrix official Facebook: www.facebook.com/warrixofficial/, Line ID: @warrix.co.th, Call Center: 0-2711-7600

ABOUT SPORTFIVE

SPORTFIVE utilises the unique emotional power of sports to create and enable pioneering partnerships in sports. By delivering responsible commercialisation, full-service-solutions and long-term value for all stakeholders in sports, SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans by leveraging a global network paired with decades of experience and innovative spirit.

As a market leader and with customer centricity and vast data intelligence at its core, SPORTFIVE often leads the sports business into the future through its innovative digital solutions and thereby always aims to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports.

SPORTFIVE operates as an international sports business agency with a global mindset and a network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries around the world, active in Football, Golf, Esports, Motorsport, Handball, Tennis, American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Multi Sport Events and many more. For more information, please visit our website or follow our LinkedIn channel.

For further information, please contact:

Mr Siwadol Thongsaard, Marketing Communication and Sponsorship Manager

Tel +66 925 959 046 Email: [email protected]

Charissa Eng

Communications SPORTFIVE

[email protected]



 


 


 


 


 


 


 

	            

            


        


        
        

            

                
HubMediaTV AKAN MULA BEROPERASI DALAM MASA TERDEKAT

                

	                                    
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BADMINTON: TERBUKA MALAYSIA BELUM ADA KATA PUTUS

                

	                                    
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KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Jun –  Andai Kejohanan Badminton Terbuka Malaysia diteruskan pada bulan November depan, ia bakal memerlukan perbelanjaan tambahan.


Kos tambahan tersebut adalah bagi memenuhi Prosedur Operasi Standard (SOP) yang wajib dipatuhi oleh mana-mana organisasi ketika negara masih belum pulih sepenuhnya daripada ancaman Covid19.


Perbelanjaan tambahan itu adalah untuk menyediakan segala keperluan yang wajib dipatuhi di bawah SOP Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Pemulihan (PKPP) selain jangkaan kemerosotan kehadiran penonton.


Demikian tegas Presiden Persatuan Badminton Malaysia (BAM), Datuk Seri Mohamad Norza Zakaria ketika ditemui selepas mesyuarat Lembaga Eksekutif Majlis Olimpik Malaysia (MOM) ke-20 di Wisma OCM, di ibu negara hari ini.


Begitupun, setakat ini, penganjuran kejohanan tersebut masih belum ada kata putus dan ia hanya akan diketahui selepas mesyuarat ahli majlis BAM dalam masa terdekat.


Menurut Norza Zakaria, BAM perlu mempertimbangkan beberapa faktor sebelum meneruskan penganjuran kejohanan berkenaan yang menawarkan hadiah wang tunai keseluruhan berjumlah RM3.212 juta.


“Antaranya adalah kos tambahan bagi menyediakan pencuci tangan dan yang lain-lainnya serta berkemungkinan berdepan masalah kemerosotan kehadiran penonton.


“Terbuka Malaysia juga bukan merupakan sebahagian daripada kejohanan yang menawarkan mata kelayakan untuk ke Sukan Olimpik (Tokyo 2020). Selain itu, kita juga perlu melihat kesesuaian penganjuran kejohanan ini kerana kita sedang berdepan (pandemik) Covid-19,” kata Norza yang juga Presiden Majlis Olimpik Malaysia.






Menurutnya lagi, pemain ternama dunia juga tidak pasti bakal menyertai Terbuka Malaysia kerana kerajaan masih mengenakan sekatan perjalanan kepada pelawat asing.






Sebelum ini, media tempatan melaporkan bahawa BAM dikatakan tidak berhasrat meneruskan penganjuran Terbuka Malaysia kerana dikatakan perlu menanggung kos yang lebih tinggi.


Terbuka Malaysia dijadualkan berlangsung pada 31 Mac hingga 5 April lalu, namun Persekutuan Badminton Dunia (BWF) menyusun semula kalendar kejohanan bagi musim 2020 akibat penularan Covid19 yang menyaksikan ia diubah kepada November depan.


Penyusunan kalendar kejohanan 2020 oleh BWF menyaksikan mata kelayakan ke Sukan Olimpik hanya akan dikira menerusi kalendar musim 2021.





	            

            


        


        
        

            

                
SUKMA: SARAWAK EYEING OVERALL TITLE

                

	                                    
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 – Sarawak has been given a tall order – to win the overall title in the 2020 Sukma (Malaysia Games) in Johor to be held next year.




The event was postponed from this year because of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.




The 19th edition of the biennial games – often called as Malaysia’s mini Olympics – was originally scheduled for July 11-19 this year before the pandemic wreaked havoc with sports worldwide were many either canceled or postponed.




While retaining the original logo Sukma Johor 2020, the national games will now be held from March 6-14, 2021. The para games are fixed for 5-10 April 2021.




Sarawak Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah wants the state to go for the overall title which they last won in 1994 when Perak played host. Sarawak’s tally read 39 gold, 28 silver, and 30 bronze.




The East Malaysian state – a known powerhouse in Malaysian sports – also won the overall title in 1990 when it played host and retained it in 1992 when Johor hosted the games in 1992.




Their last trip to Johor saw Sarawak win 36 gold, 27 silver, and 26 bronze for the overall title and hope to strike it rich again and make the southern state a happy hunting ground.




“I want Sarawak to win the overall title again. We fell short a couple of times in the last few editions. The pandemic affected our preparations for Sukma Johor but we are not alone in this aspect.




“The Sarawak contingent is back in training since June 17 but we have adhered to the strict SOPs (standard operating procedures) as requested by the Ministry of Health and the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee,” said Karim.




At the last edition of the games, Sarawak finished fourth overall with a medal tally of 42 gold, 36 silver, and 60 bronze. Terengganu won the overall title with 56 gold, 53 silver, and 60 bronze.




Karim called on team officials and coaches to stay positive while training under the new normal environment apart from closely and constantly monitor the health and safety of all athletes.











	            

            


        


        
        

            

                
BERHENTI AMBIL WARGA ASING BEKERJA DI HOTEL

                

	                                    
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KUALA LUMPUR, 24 Jun – Kesatuan Pekerja Hotel, Bar dan Restoran Semenanjung Malaysia (NUHBRW) mengalu-alukan pengumuman Kementerian Sumber Manusia untuk membekukan pengambilan warga asing dalam semua sektor sehingga akhir tahun ini sambil menyifatkan ia satu langkah yang tepat.

“Satu kenyataan yang berani oleh Menteri Sumber Manusia yang ditunggu-tunggu oleh ramai warga pekerja. Harap-harap beliau “Walk the Talk” dan benar-benar ambil tindakan,” kata Setiausaha Agungnya, Rusli Affandi ketika dihubungi hari ini sambil menggesa kerajaan supaya menimbang untuk menghentikan terus kebenaran pengambilan warga asing untuk bekerja di hotel-hotel tempatan.


Setiausaha Agung NUHBRW, Rusli Affandi


Beliau berkata, pandemik Covid-19 menunjukkan bahawa setiap negara haruslah bersedia membangunkan modal insan warga sendiri dalam setiap sektor pekerjaan supaya negara tidak terlalu bergantung dengan pekerja warga asing.

“Semua jawatan yang sebelum ini dijawat oleh pekerja asing haruslah diisi dengan pekerja tempatan. Mungkin dengan transasi ke arah ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi, negara boleh menggurangkan atau menolak kepada penggunaan pekerja asing.


“Jika kita melawat Jepun, contohnya, kita akan dapati bahawa warga Jepun akan melayan pelancong dan penginap hotel dari Meja Depan, Pembantu Bilik hingga ke Coffee House,” katanya sambil menambah pekerja hotel dari kalangan rakyat tempatan sebenarnya




memainkan peranan besar sebagai duta kecil negara.

Rusli berkata, penghayatan pertama para pelancong samada tempatan mahupun dari negara luar sangat penting malah sudah diketahui bahawa pelancong luar negara lebih suka dan menyenangi layanan mesra yang diberikan oleh rakyat tempatan berbanding pekerja warga asing.

“Sekarang ini, ramai pekerja hotel yang menganggur akibat penutupan beberapa hotel di seluruh negara, maka merekalah yang perlu diberi keutamaan untuk diberi kerja.

“Sekarang masa yang terbaik untuk mengenalpasti kekurangan yang ada dalam tenaga kerja kita dan membangunkan mereka bagi memenuhi kehendak industri,” katanya sambil menambah rakyat tempatan terutama dalam industri perhotelan juga rajin, berkebolehan dan berdisiplin tinggi.




Menurut beliau, warga asing dari Nepal dan Bangladesh yang datang ke sini untuk bekerja di hotel-hotel tempatan mungkin melakukan yang terbaik tetapi mereka kekurangan semangat patriotik dalam melakukan tugas malah tidak boleh menghayati pelbagai aspek pelancongan lain termasuk kebudayaan masyarakat Malaysia yang berbilang kaum.

“Dari segi upah dan gaji sama sahaja bagi warga tempatan dan warga asing kerana semua majikan dimestikan membayar gaji minimum RM1,200 sebulan tanpa mengira kelulusan dan jawatan yang disandang kecuali bagi mereka yang menyandang jawatan penyelia,” katanya.

Rusli turut mendakwa, kebenaran pengambilan pekerja asing juga membuka ruang untuk majikan memanipulasi tenaga kerja kerana NUHBRW ada menerima laporan mengenai pekerja asing dikerah bekerja sehingga 12 jam sehari tanpa perlu dibayar upah kerja lebih masa, tiada caruman ke Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) dan Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (Perkeso).

	            

            


        


        
        

            

                
AFF:  AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND WILL BE OUTSTANDING HOST FOR 2023 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

                

	                                    
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KUALA LUMPUR – With the knowledge and the experience attained from successfully hosting premier world-class sporting events in the past, Australia and New Zealand have what it takes to be outstanding joint hosts for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.


ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) made this an assertion when confirming its support for the joint bid by the two countries during its virtual 5th AFF Council Meeting  recently.


AFF President, Major General Khiev Sameth said AFF was confident the Football Federation Australia (FFA) and New Zealand Football (NZF), in cooperation with their respective governments would deliver an extraordinary tournament to the world.


“We are confident that Australia and New Zealand will fulfill their promises and be the perfect hosts for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. The FFA and NZF have our full support and backing,” said Sameth.


He explained that the region had a very strong sports tradition and a proven track record for successfully hosting world events.


“The people in Australia and New Zealand love their sports and were extremely supportive when major sporting events were held in their countries. Among other things, their exceptional organization capabilities and capacities to deliver memorably experiences for the participants, officials, and fans have been well documented.”


The FIFA U20 World Cup, Sydney Olympics 2000, Rugby World Cup 2011, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 and the AFC Asian Cup 2015 were among the major sporting events staged in these two countries. For the record, the ICC Cricket World Cup was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand.


Sameth also commended FFA for their contributions to the development of women’s football in the region.


“FFA has also contributed significantly to the growth of women’s football both on and off the pitch in our region including but not limited to their Female Leadership Development Program which has been instrumental in helping women to progress into senior positions in the football industry. Women are an integral part of football and we need to have more women in senior decision-making positions.”


He added that AFF would offer its assistance and support for the joint bid which will be decided later this month. Besides the joint bid of Australia and New Zealand, Colombia as well as Japan had submitted bids for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.


AFF is confident the joint bid will prevail after FIFA’s evaluation report gave the highest rating to the Australia-New Zealand submission. The Australia-New Zealand bid scored 4.1 out of 5 points with Japan and Colombia being awarded 3.9 and 2.8 points respectively.


“On behalf of AFF and the millions of football fans in the Southeast Asian region, we wish Australia and New Zealand the very best and hope they will be awarded the host job for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.”



	            

            


        


        
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