Do not pamper and mollycoddle our elite athletes


AT the pinnacle of his career, Datuk Lee Chong Wei rarely gave television interviews at the studio, live or recorded.

By chance, I was handed this privilege in Astro Arena’s sports talk show called Kafe Sukan, co-hosted by this writer and Akbar Sahari many moons ago.

The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Rizal Hashim , On The Line ,

Next In Columnists

Many pathways to service
Don’t turn a blind eye to animal cruelty
Indo-Pacific region does not need another imported security crisis
Beating the odds for BTS tickets
Why the Rukun Negara matters
48 teams, one trophy - what it really takes to win the World Cup
Champion scions give Penang durian its edge
The AI dividend: Advancing shared prosperity in Malaysia and China
The constitutional cost of caning
Don't make assumptions about Chinese mood

Others Also Read