PETALING JAYA, Sept 7 — Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh urged more National Sports Associations (NSA) to come forward and organise sports training clinics to develop the capacity of local athletes and coaches.
She said the organisation of such clinics, which are supported by funding, has already started for several sports and its reach will continue to be expanded.
"The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has provided funding for these clinics, but it has not been widely publicised.
"For example, sepak takraw and wushu have conducted clinics. We will seek similar funding for next year so that other sports can also receive such benefits," she said at a press conference in conjunction with a squash clinic organised by Australian squash legend David Palmer here today.
Earlier, the former world champion held a four-day squash clinic in an effort to support the development of the sport in Malaysia, especially among local coaches and players.
Yeoh said bringing international sports experts into the country is an effective strategy to improve the skills of athletes and coaches, especially when they do not have the opportunity to train abroad.
Meanwhile, on the fatal accident involving a participant in a cycling event on Jalan Kuala Muda, Langkawi yesterday, Yeoh confirmed that the event was sanctioned by KBS.
She said the ministry has handed over the matter to the authorities to conduct an investigation.
