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Kelantan State Sports Council is expanding welfare assistance for athletes through monthly allowances, competition funding, educational scholarships and emergency support, aiming to protect their wellbeing while enabling academic and sporting excellence.
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry has committed RM4.1 million to weightlifting development and is considering the Malaysia Weightlifting Federation's request for an extra RM1 million annually, recognizing the sport's potential to deliver Olympic success.
Malaysia has surpassed its five-gold-medal target at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing seven golds to date. Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq attributes the success to collaboration across the sports sector.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Federation have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at creating pathways for elite athletes to pursue tertiary education while maintaining their competitive commitments.