Pursuing that elusive dream


MALAYSIA is a nation of sports lovers, of that, there is no doubt. But ironically, the thing we crave most – sporting glory, continues to elude us.

Only in badminton and squash can we claim to have risen to the summit – the odd Thomas Cup and Datuk Nicol David’s glory years are the case in point.

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Brian Martin

Brian Martin

Brian Martin is the managing editor of The Star.

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