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Role model: Williams accepting his appointment as a Johor Sports Ambassador from Mohd Ekmaluddin at the MSNJ signing ceremony. — Bernama

JOHOR BARU: Global sports icon Sonny Bill Williams has become the second athlete to be officially appointed as a Johor Sports Ambassador, following national badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei.

The two-time Rugby World Cup winner and former professional boxer said he was humbled and honoured to take on the role and looked forward to contributing to the state’s sporting development.

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