Olympians and Paralympians savour $weet reward from Milo

KUALA LUMPUR: The 56 Malaysian athletes who took part in the recent Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games were rewarded with RM10,000 each, courtesy of Milo.

This contribution to Malaysia’s Olympians and Paralympians is part of Milo’s ongoing commitment to nurturing sporting talent in the nation, spanning from grassroots programmes to the international level.

Youth and Sports minister Hannah Yeoh commended Milo’s contribution to support Malaysian athletes.

“This commitment goes beyond just sponsorship, it is about building a sporting culture from the ground up,’’ she said.

“It demonstrates the crucial role that private sector support plays in the development of Malaysian sports.”

Nestle Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols said they are pleased and honoured to support Malaysia’s sporting heroes.

“We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our 56 Olympians and Paralympians who represented Malaysia in Paris. Their dedication to sport embodies the values that Milo has championed for over 70 years.

“The journey of these athletes, from their early days in school sports to representing Malaysia on the global stage, is a testament to the power of perseverance and dedication. Many of these athletes have their roots in Milo programmes such as the Milo-Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSM) competition over the years,” he said.

National diver Bertrand Rhodict (pic), who made his Olympic debut in Paris, was delighted with Milo’s contribution.

“It has only been my first year representing Malaysia in such a prestigious event like the Olympic Games, and to be endorsed by Milo and also receive this contribution has been a huge encouragement for me to keep working harder for the next Olympics and make the country proud. This incentive will also help me as I start my college studies next year,” he said.

Paralympic swimmer Imaan Aiman Redzuan, aged 18, who had won the 2023 Ministry of Education (MOE) MSSM-MILO Award, expressed his gratitude for the support.

“I felt thankful for the support when I heard about the news of Milo’s incentive for all the athletes,” he said.

“This is a very encouraging message to all of the para-athletes in Malaysia to work hard and never give up on pursuing their dreams in sports.”