Don’t abandon our athletes


Unkind cut: Former world No.5 squash player Low was unceremoniously let go from the national team, with no conversation and such short notice. What precedent would this set for future players? — Filepic/The Star

BEING a professional athlete in Malaysia is a pretty hard life.

It’s a huge gamble, to put aside further education and other opportunities, just to try and compete competitively at a global level.

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