PETALING JAYA: The Podium Programme was introduced after the disappointment of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where Malaysia returned with a medal haul of 6-7-6.
It is a multi-million ringgit programme aimed at producing athletes with an edge. Focus and resources were channelled into sports science to boost the athletes’ preparation. Several sports were identified as core sports and medal potentials to earn the right into the programme.
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