M'sia swimming follows football’s lead as it seeks mixed heritage athletes abroad

Exploring a new idea: Marilyn Chua said said the initiative was launched with the awareness that a significant number of Malaysians are living abroad, particularly in Britain, Australia and New Zealand.

PETALING JAYA: Following in the footsteps of football, swimming has now become the latest sport to explore the possibility of recruiting athletes of mixed heritage based overseas to bolster the national team.

Malaysia Aquatics swimming chairman Marilyn Chua said the initiative was launched with the awareness that a significant number of Malaysians are living abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.