Talking – from stadium to podium


Faiz Subri, 29 checking out the FIFA website on the final three goals in the running for the FIFA Pusks Award 2016.Pix by GARY CHEN/The Star/ 2 DEC 2016.

“Sportsmen often say they will let their actions on the arena speak for them. Sometimes, though, that just isn’t enough. The sportsmen need to be able to speak for themselves (too).”

THAT was the start of an article in this newspaper headlined: Ready, Set, Talk! – Athletes need help to speak their minds.

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