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The Star
5 days ago
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- The Star
Former swimmer Nurul Huda to lead SEA Games contingent as CDM
New chef de mission Nurul Huda Abdullah . FAIHAN GHANI/The Star. KUALA LUMPUR: Former national swimming queen Nurul Huda Abdullah has been appointed as Malaysia's chef de mission (CDM) to the SEA Games in Thailand from Dec 9-20. Nurul, who was recently elected Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) vice president, will be assisted by three deputy CDM namely Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh, former sprint ace Nazmizan Muhammad and former hockey player Jivan Mohan. "The selection of the chef de mission and deputy chefs de mission was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Council to ensure the most capable and experienced leaders guide the Malaysian Contingent to success,' according to a statement issued by OCM on July 7 (Monday). Nurul represented Malaysia at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and holds the record for the most medals won by a Malaysian athlete at the SEA Games with an incredible total of 32 medals, comprising 22 gold, 8 silver and 2 bronze across three consecutive editions in 1985, 1987 and 1989. She remains the first and only Malaysian female swimmer to have won a medal at the Asian Games, with an outstanding achievement of two silver and two bronze medals at the 10th Asian Games in Seoul 1986. Nurul followed the footsteps of former track queen Datuk Marina Chin, who served as CDM at the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games. - Bernama
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Nurul Huda to lead Malaysia at 2025 SEA Games in Thailand
FORMER national swimming champion Nurul Huda Abdullah has been named Malaysia's chef de mission for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. The event will take place from December 9 to 20, with Nurul Huda leading the contingent alongside three deputies. The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) announced her appointment, highlighting her extensive experience in sports administration and competition. She will be assisted by Badminton Association of Malaysia secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh, former sprinter Nazmizan Muhammad, and ex-hockey player Jivan Mohan. 'The selection was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Council to ensure the most capable and experienced leaders guide the Malaysian contingent to success,' OCM stated. Nurul Huda is a decorated athlete, having represented Malaysia at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. She also holds the record for the most SEA Games medals won by a Malaysian, with 32 medals—22 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze—across the 1985, 1987, and 1989 editions. She remains the only Malaysian female swimmer to win medals at the Asian Games, securing two silver and two bronze medals at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games. Her contributions to sports earned her Malaysia's Sportswoman of the Year title five times consecutively from 1985 to 1989. In 1987, she received the IOC Trophy for 'Women in Sports' and was later inducted into the OCM Hall of Fame in 2004. Her leadership follows in the footsteps of former track star Datuk Marina Chin, who served as chef de mission during the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur. – Bernama
Barnama
5 days ago
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- Barnama
Former Swimming Queen Nurul Huda To Lead Malaysian Contingent At 2025 SEA Games
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Former national swimming queen Nurul Huda Abdullah has been appointed as Malaysia's chef de mission (CDM) to the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand scheduled from Dec 9 to 20. Nurul Huda, who was recently elected Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) vice president, will be assisted by three deputy CDM namely Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh, former sprint ace Nazmizan Muhammad and former hockey player Jivan Mohan. 'The selection of the chef de mission and deputy chefs de mission was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Council to ensure the most capable and experienced leaders guide the Malaysian Contingent to success,' according to a statement issued by OCM today. bootstrap slideshow At the same time, OCM expressed confidence that this experienced and respected leadership team will inspire the Malaysian contingent to excel, uphold sportsmanship and bring pride to the nation at the 2025 SEA Games. Nurul Huda represented Malaysia at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and holds the record for the most medals won by a Malaysian athlete at the SEA Games with an incredible total of 32 medals, comprising 22 gold, 8 silver and 2 bronze across three consecutive editions in 1985, 1987 and 1989. She remains the first and only Malaysian female swimmer to have won a medal at the Asian Games, with an outstanding achievement of 2 silver and 2 bronze medals at the 10th Asian Games in Seoul 1986. In recognition of her remarkable contributions to Malaysian sports, she was named Malaysia's Sportswoman of the Year for five consecutive years from 1985 to 1989, awarded the IOC Trophy themed 'Women in Sports' in 1987 and was inducted into the OCM Hall of Fame in 2004. Nurul Huda followed the footsteps of former track queen Datuk Marina Chin, who served as CDM at the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games. -- BERNAMA
New Straits Times
5 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Nurul Huda and three deputies to lead Sea Games contingent
KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has appointed Malaysian swimming great Nurul Huda Abdullah as chef de mission (CDM) for the Thailand Sea Games (Dec 9-20). Nurul Huda will be assisted by three deputy CDMs - experienced badminton administrator Datuk Kenny Goh, former national sprinter Nazmizan Mohamad as well as former national hockey player Jivan Mohan. OCM announced the appointment of the quartet in a statement today (July 7). Though OCM have the absolute right to select the CDM for multi-sport games, the umbrella body said the selection of the quartet was made in collaboration with the Youth and Sports Ministry as well as the National Sports Council. Nurul is no stranger to Malaysian sports as she holds the record for winning the most medals won by a Malaysian athlete at the Sea Games, having won 22 gold, eight silver and two bronze across three editions (Thailand 1985, Indonesia 1987, Kuala Lumpur 1989). She remains the only Malaysian female swimmer to have won a medal at the Asian Games. She won two silver and two bronze at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games. She previously served as deputy CDM during the 2019 Hanoi Sea Games and has been Malaysia Aquatics assistant honorary secretary since 2023. Kenny was appointed BA of Malaysia general manager in 2006 and was promoted to secretary-general in 2019. He has also served Badminton Asia as secretary-general since since 2023. Nazmizan achieved a double-gold feat (100m, 200m) at the 2003 Sea Games and went on to compete at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Jivan was part of the national hockey squad that secured bronze at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games and finished fifth at the 2006 Doha Asian Games. The Thailand Sea Games is expected to be held across three areas - Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkhla - hence the need for three deputy CDMs. NSC is expecting to send up to 700 athletes to compete in 48 sports at the Sea Games this year.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Time for swimmers to shine at Malaysia Open
KUALA LUMPUR: Much will be at stake for Malaysian swimmers at the Malaysia Open which begins in Bukit Jalil tomorrow (April 24). Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) will begin selecting swimmers to represent the nation at the Thailand Sea Games (Dec) based on their performances at the national meet. Those who achieve the required 'A' or 'B' standards will be added to a long list. The 'A' cut will be based on the bronze medal times from the 2023 Phnom Penh Sea Games while top-six times have been set for the 'B' standard. The qualifying standards have been provisionally approved by the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM). MAS assistant secretary-general Nurul Huda Abdullah stressed the importance of the Malaysia Open in the national swimming calendar. "I cannot stress enough the importance of the Malaysia Open as it serves as a qualifying meet for major competitions this year — the World Championships in Singapore, the World Junior Championships in Romania, and the Bangkok Sea Games," said Nurul Huda today (April 23). "This meet is a crucial checkpoint for our swimmers. MAS will be drafting the long list of swimmers for the Thailand Sea Games based on their results at the Malaysia Open. "Since last year's Malaysia Games in Sarawak, we've seen the emergence of several promising young swimmers who could earn spots on the long list for the Sea Games. "We expect to see many new faces. I urge our National Programme swimmers not to be complacent — it's time to post some fast times." Nurul Huda co-chairs the MAS swimming committee alongside vice president Marilyn Chua. The World Championships will take place in Singapore from July 11-Aug 3, followed by the World Junior Championships in Otopeni, Romania, from Aug 19-24. The Sea Games is scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkhla on Dec 9-20.
