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SEA Games: two sports psychologists to help Malaysian athletes

This as many sportsmen competing for first time, says deputy chef de mission

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 01 May 2023 2:52PM

SEA Games: two sports psychologists to help Malaysian athletes
The Malaysian contingent’s deputy chef de mission Datuk Shalin Zulkifli is confident in the mental and physical preparations of the nation’s athletes for the Cambodia SEA Games. – Bernama pic, May 1, 2023

SEPANG – The Malaysian contingent’s chef-de-mission (CDM) committee has provided two sports psychologists to help athletes during the upcoming Cambodia SEA Games from May 5 to 17.

“About 60% of the athletes are new faces who will be competing for the first time. We are making preparations with the team manager to stay in touch with the National Sports Institute in case their players need the assistance of a psychologist,” said deputy CDM Datuk Shalin Zulkifli.

Shalin was speaking at Kuala Lumpur International Airport before leaving for Cambodia with fellow deputy CDM and former squash champion Sharon Wee today.

Also departing for Cambodia were the National Sports Council committee, the national women’s football squad (Malayan Tigress), as well as the national volleyball and golf teams. 

The former national bowling queen is also confident with the mental and physical preparations of athletes for their respective events, and their ability to deliver medals for the national contingent.

“After the SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam last year, most of the athletes were carrying out their own preparations, so they know what to do,” she added.

The five-time Malaysian Sportswoman of the Year also hoped Malaysians will continue to support the athletes to boost their spirit and determination to win. – Bernama, May 1, 2023

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