Anderson moves on after guiding swimmers to best SEA Games finish since 2019


See you around: Eric Anderson (left) posing with Khiew Hoe Yean at the Mare Nostrum swimming meet in Canet-En-Roussillon, France, in May.

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian swimming team were caught by surprise with coach Eric Anderson announcing his resignation just days after returning from the SEA Games campaign in Thailand.

Anderson will no longer be coaching the national swimming team as the Canadian has mutually agreed with Malaysia Aquatics to conclude his appointment by Dec 31 as he seeks greener pastures abroad.

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