Safe environment crucial to develop future sporting talents

According to the recent post-mortem report of Malaysia’s performance at the Paris Olympics, developing a bigger pool of younger athletes and female athletes is vital for Malaysia to achieve the target of winning its first-ever Olympic gold medal. — 123rf

WHEN athletes drop out due to abuse and violence, the country’s sports community loses out as well.

Sports organisations lose potential medals and will eventually suffer from a depleted talent pool, says former national athlete Sarina Sundara Rajah.