CDM optimistic of better medal haul in Rio
Published on: Saturday, August 06, 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO: Chef-de-Mission, Tan Sri Mohamed Al Amin Abdul Majid believes Malaysia are on track to claim the elusive gold medal through hopeful Datuk Lee Chong Wei and track cyclist Mohd Azizulhasni Awang.On the eve of the Rio Olympic Games, he said the duo would be bidding farewell to the world's biggest show on earth and is convinced that the duo possessed the depth and vast experience to make good their final appearance.Malaysia should show progress from the silver and bronze medal in the London Olympics 2012 and the 32-athlete here should justify their presence in Rio, he told Malaysian media here Friday.
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Besides badminton star Chong Wei, Azizulhasni and bronze medallist Pandelela Rinong in diving as medal hopefuls, Al Amin did not discount the men's archery team to be on the podium.He said coming to Rio early was a wise choice for the contingent as it allowed them to settle down and acclimatise with the weather and the atmosphere in the competition venues.On other sports, he said athletes making their Olympic debut should seize the opportunity to improve on their personal best and attempt to rewrite the national record in their respective events."We don't want them to be labelled as 'passenger or tourist' and they should justify their presence here," he said.
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