MANY of our former national athletes who are our unsung heroes were caught off-guard when they were told via WhatsApp and registered mail that effective Aug 15, medical services with their normal panel of private hospitals and clinics would be suspended until further notice. They were advised to go to government hospitals.
Many of them are registered with the National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) whose primary objective is to provide medical treatment, insurance and special aid, among others, to both our present and former athletes.