In this difficult time, draw strength from perseverence and endurance shown by sportsmen, says Najib

THE passengers and crew on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 were not forgotten at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who opened the awards ceremony at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, said he appreciated the overwhelming support from the international sporting fraternity.