SSTMI in dire need of support staff to continue producing stars


KUALA LUMPUR: The Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) in Johor has been instrumental in producing top class track and field athletes for Malaysia. But it looks like it is losing its touch.

From 2018, the athletes at the sports school have not had the support from a team of sports psychologist, physiotherapist, masseur and nutrition expert.

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