The Malaysia Paralympic Council is ready to collaborate with the Malaysian Deaf Sports Association in preparing deaf athletes to compete for medals in international sporting events.
As the tabling of Budget 2024 is set for later today, non-core sports associations have come forward to express their hopes for an increased budget to improve their development programmes.
The head coach of the men’s deaf national football team, Muhammad Haris Lajid, has urged his players to stay focused after their recent drubbing against Germany in their second group match in the Men’s World Deaf Football Championship.
Despite winning 18 medals, including three golds, since their first participation in the Deaflympics in 1993, it is still not enough to get the attention of the Youth and Sports Ministry.
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Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
