Sports analysts question why Malaysia missed the global event despite rhythmic gymnastics being classified as a core high-performance sport, warning that a lack of international exposure could hamper the development of young athletes
2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Ng Joe Ee, might dance her way in one routine – hoop – at the 15th Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from May 2 to 4.
During the vibrant 90s, Carolyn Au Yong, El Regina Tajudin, Sarina Sundara Rajah and Thye Chee Kiat became Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics sensations, leaving an indelible mark at the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games.
A painful back and left ankle put paid to national rhythmic gymnast Ng Joe Ee’s hopes of a fruitful outing as she could only finish 11th in the final of the individual all-around event of the Hangzhou Asian Games at the Huanglong Sports Centre Gymnasium here last night.
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
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