KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will prioritise the well-being and development of Malaysian athletes by providing them with the best possible environment to excel and bring glory to Malaysia at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which will be held from July 26 to Aug 11.
OCM in statement today said they are dedicated to maintaining transparency and accountability in all operations and emphasised that all expenditures are carefully planned for the successful participation of the athletes.
The statement added that the attention-drawing official attire and luggage are fully sponsored by OCM's long-standing partners, Yonex Sunrise Malaysia and Samsonite Malaysia, ensuring that there is no additional financial burden on the OCM or the athletes.
“As the custodian of the Olympic Games in Malaysia, OCM is mandated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ensure our athletes receive comprehensive support. This includes coaches, technical experts, and a range of essential services for optimising performance.
“Funding is provided partly by IOC bodies, such as Olympic Solidarity and the IOC’s The Olympic Partners (TOP) sponsorship, along with contributions from the National Sports Council (NSC) and National Sports Institute (NSI),” said the statement in response to recent public discussions and concerns regarding the Malaysian contingent to Paris.
In the meantime, OCM clarified that the Paralympic Games falls under the jurisdiction of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM), not the IOC or OCM, with the selection and participation following separate guidelines and protocols established by the IPC.
The statement noted that the Malaysian Contingent heading to Paris 2024 comprises 26 athletes and 40 officials, including 15 technical experts, 11 support services crew, nine management and secretariat and five team managers, with each role vital in ensuring Malaysian athletes receive the support they need.
The list of support officials of the Malaysian Contingent heading to Paris:
Technical Experts:
The contingent includes 15 coaches and technical directors across various sports, responsible for training, strategy development, and performance optimisation:
1. Lee Jae Hyung (Archery) Coaching Director
2. Norizham Ishak (Archery)
3. Robert Ballard (Olympian) (Athletics) Technical Director
4. Nor Aznizal Najib (Aquatics – Diving)
5. Eric Anderson (Aquatics – Swimming)
6. Rexy Mainaky (Olympian) (Badminton) Technical Director
7. Tan Bin Shen (Badminton)
8. Nova Widianto (Badminton)
9. Hoon Thien How (Badminton)
10. Wong Tat Meng (Badminton)
11. Amir Mustafa Rusli (Olympian) (Cycling – Road)
12. John Beasley (Cycling – Track)
13. Asri Azman (Sailing)
14. Mohamad Firdaus Abd Rahim (Shooting)
15. Edmund Yeo Thian Chuan (Weightlifting)
Support Services Crew:
This team includes medical professionals, physiotherapists, masseurs, strength and conditioning coaches, mental health officers, mechanics, and performance analysts, crucial in maintaining athletes' physical and mental well-being and ensuring peak performance:
1. Dr Jasmiza Khuzairi Jasme (Chief Medical Officer)
2. Nurdiasafra Hassan (Physiotherapist)
3. Chin Chee Yong (Physiotherapist)
4. Sebah Kari (Masseur)
5. Muhamad Shafiq Amran (Strength and Conditioning Coach)
6. Lim Jin Xuan (Mental Health Officer)
7. Harnizam Basri (Mechanic – Cycling Track)
8. Mollynica Juanis (Masseur)
9. Chee Lee Ming (Performance Analyst)
10. Luke Henry Swemmer (Caddy – Golf)
11. Joshua Xihua Song (Caddy – Golf)
Management and Secretariat:
A group of nine officials, led by the Chef de Mission, Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin and assisted by the Deputy Chef de Mission, Datuk Nicol Ann David, manage the registration of athletes and officials, logistics, media relations, safeguarding elements and coordination with NSC and NSI.
Apart from the two leaders, the remaining officials are:
1. Almas Afrida Ramli (Chief of the Secretariat – OCM)
2. Izzat Danial Su Azlan Su (OCM)
3. Ang Li Peng (Safeguarding Officer – OCM)
4. Megat Ahmad Kushairy Abdul Aziz (NSC)
5. Mohamad Fawwaz Jamal (NSI)
6. Mohd Faizal Mohd Yusop (OCM)
7. Muhammad Rizal Hashim (Press Attache – OCM)
Team Managers:
Five team managers accompany their respective athletes, overseeing their needs and coordination:
1. Datuk Teoh Teng Chor (Badminton)
2. Norazman Abu Samah (Cycling – Road)
3. Mohd Izham Mohamad (Cycling – Track)
4. Teoh Piek Kee (Golf)
5. Amirul Hamizan Ibrahim (Olympian) (Weightlifting)
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