Sheraton Move hamstrung Malaysian athletes, says Hannah Yeoh


KUALA LUMPUR: Political instability following the infamous Sheraton Move in 2020 was among the factors affecting athletes' performance in recent games, says the Youth and Sports Minister.

Hannah Yeoh said that around 220 athletes were affected over the past four years due to the political impasses that disrupted their training ahead of tournaments.

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