Yakeb spread National Day spirit with former sporting heroes' families

Yakeb chairman Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail (second from right) presenting a contribution to the family of the late Kevin Nunis, former national hockey player.

PETALING JAYA: In conjunction with the 68th National Day celebrations, the National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) continued their initiative to honour the nation’s sporting heroes by visiting the families of former national athletes in the Klang Valley.

The visit, which also highlighted the spirit of patriotism and recognition of the athletes’ sacrifices, included the presentation of bereavement aid under Yakeb’s special assistance scheme.