Low will head high-powered committee to solve sports disputes

A new beginning: From left (first row) Datuk Low Beng Choo, Hannah Yeoh, Jady @ Zaidi Hassim. (Second row from left) Sharon Wee, Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill, Datuk S. Shamala.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) secretary Datuk Low Beng Choo has been appointed chairman of the Sports Dispute Committee (SDC), whose role is to resolve any internal disputes between sports bodies in a transparent and professional manner.

The Youth and Sports Ministry a statement yesterday said Beng Choo, who is also the secretary-general of the World Baseball-Softball Confederation and president of Softball Asia, will be assisted by four other members.