Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail
KUALA LUMPUR: Former National Sports Council director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail is coming out of 'retirement' to contest for the Paralympic Council Malaysia (PCM) presidency.
Shapawi confirmed this when contacted by Bernama today, stating that his nomination was proposed by PCM affiliates, the Badminton Association of Malaysia and the Malaysia Canoe Association.
"I am contesting for the PCM presidency not just as an individual but as part of a team, responding to the requests of PCM affiliates who have endorsed our intention.
"I also aim to bring about changes in PCM’s leadership. From what I observe, the decisions made by the current leadership do not reflect the true stance of its affiliate members, which has raised concerns among them,” he said.
Earlier, Ahmad Shapawi’s name had been linked to the PCM president's post, which will be contested at the council’s annual general meeting scheduled for Dec 14.
The incumbent president, Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin, is expected to defend his post. - Bernama
