Stephen lauds pension scheme for fellow Olympians

High point: Stephen van Huizen is hoisted by players after Malaysia beat Japan to qualify for the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

PETALING JAYA: Former hockey great Stephen van Huizen and all other Olympians can finally smile.

These former athletes are set to draw pension for representing Malaysia at the Olympic Games if an initiative by the Sports Ministry and Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) come to fruition.