From C Sathasivam Sitheravellu
As we continue to bask in the thrill and pride of watching our brilliantly talented shuttlers shine at the World Championships in Paris – where Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei clinched gold in the mixed doubles, and Pearly Tan-M Thinaah won silver in the women’s doubles – we want to afford them every accolade they deserve.
It lifted our hearts to see the Jalur Gemilang raised high and our national shuttlers singing Negaraku with tears in their eyes. Every medal at a world championship, regardless of colour, is hard won and brings glory and honour to the athlete’s homeland.
BAM president Tengku Zafrul Aziz has yet to announce the rewards the shuttlers will receive for their achievements. At present, the Badminton World Championships does not provide monetary rewards for medal winners.
There is no way to fully compensate elite athletes for the years of gruelling hard work and sacrifice required to succeed on the sport’s biggest stage. However, BAM…