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Badminton[edit]
The Malaysia national badminton team has won 3 silver medals and 2 bronze medals in badminton
in the Olympic Games since the sport was first introduced to the Olympics in 1992. In 1992 Razif
Sidek and Jalani Sidek won the bronze medal in men's doubles. In 1996 Rashid Sidek won the bronze
medal in men's singles and Cheah Soon Kit and Yap Kim Hock won the silver medal in men's doubles.
Lee Chong Wei won two silver medal in men's singles each in 2008 and 2012.
Lee Chong Wei is ranked world number 1 in men's singles, Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong are
ranked world number 5 in men's doubles and Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying are ranked world
number 5 in mixed doubles in the BWF World Ranking (as of 31 October 2013).[5] The Malaysia
national badminton team is ranked world number 8 in the BWF World Team Ranking (as of 3
October 2013).[6]
Malaysia won the Thomas Cup five times and became as the runner-up of Thomas Cup eight times.
Malaysia also held its own international badminton tournament, the Malaysia Super Series that had
been held annually since 1982.

Bowls[edit]
Hizlee Rais is ranked world number three in the World Bowls Singles Ranking List (as of 20 April
2013).[7]

Cycling[edit]
Azizulhasni Awang
Josiah Ng
Malaysia hosts two international road cycling tours: the annual Tour de Langkawi and Jelajah
Malaysia. Both races are part of the UCI Asia Tour. The Tour de Langkawi is the biggest cycling event
in Asia and it is the one of five two hors-category (2.HC) classified races in Asia. The Jelajah Malaysia
is the oldest bicycle race in Malaysia, touring around Malaysia.
Track cycling is a growing sport in Malaysia. Malaysia has several velodromes such as Cheras
Velodrome and Velodrome Rakyat. Extreme cycling, such as mountain biking and urban freestyle
BMX is also popular among youth in main cities in Malaysia. Riding bicycles is considered a mode of
transportation as well as a recreational and leisure sport.
Azizulhasni Awang, Josiah Ng, Mohd Rizal Tisin, Fatehah Mustapa and Jupha Somnet are among the
top track cyclists in Malaysia. Loh Sea Keong won the general classification and Asian rider
classification at the 2013 Jelajah Malaysia. Mohamed Harrif Salleh and Mohamed Zamri Salleh won
the points classification and mountain classification respectively at the 2013 Jelajah Malaysia.



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Diving
Pandelela Rinong took a bronze medal in 10 metre platform event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
She became the first female Malaysian athlete to win a medal at the Olympics, as well as the first to
win an Olympic medal in any sport other than Badminton. Bryan Nickson Lomas, Yeoh Ken Nee,
Leong Mun Yee, Cheong Jun Hoong and Traisy Vivien Tukiet are among the top divers in Malaysia.

Extreme sports
Abdil Mahzan was the leader of 2012 World Cup Points final standings.[8] Abdil Mahzan earned the
title of IGSA World Cup Series Champion in the street luge event.[9] His personal best maximum
speed is 131km/h, achieved at the 2011 IGSA World Championship in Teutonia, Brazil.

Football
Main article: Football in Malaysia
See also: 2012 in Malaysia football and 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup
Bukit Jalil National Stadium
The Malaysia national football team (nicknamed Harimau Malaya) represents Malaysia at an
international level. The national team capture the country's first major international football title
when they became the champion of 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. The Malaysia national under-23 football
team won a gold medal in 2009 and 2011 Southeast Asian Games. The Malaysia national team has
qualified for the Asian Cup in 1976, 1980 and 2007 AFC Asian Cup, however unable to move through
next stage. In the FIFA World Rankings, Malaysia's highest standing was in the first release of the
figures, in August 1993, at 75th. It is ranked 160th in the world and 31st in Asia (as of 17 October
2013).[10] The Malaysia women's national football team is ranked 79th in the world and 19th in Asia
in the FIFA Women's World Rankings (as of 2 August 2013).[11]
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is the governing body for football in Malaysia. The home
stadium of Malaysia national football team is the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Malaysia Super
League, Malaysia Premier League and Malaysia FAM League is a professional football league in
Malaysia. Some of the major teams include: Kelantan FA, Terengganu FA, Selangor FA, Pahang FA,
Kedah FA, Perak FA and Negeri Sembilan FA. Kelantan FA as the 2011 Malaysia Super League
champions and Terengganu FA as the 2011 Malaysia FA Cup winner qualify to enter the 2012 AFC
Cup. However Kelantan FA managed to advance to the quarterfinal while Terengganu FA advanced
to the round of 16.

Hockey[edit]
The Malaysia national field hockey team is Malaysia's representative in field hockey tournaments
around the world. In the usual course of things, the team is made up of the best field hockey players
in Malaysia. The governing body for the sports is the Malaysian Hockey Confederation. The Malaysia
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Hockey League (MHL) is a top league competition for field hockey clubs in the Malaysian hockey
league system.

At the present time, the men's hockey team is ranked 13th in the world and 4th in Asia in the FIH
World Rankings (as of 7 July 2013).[12] The team won a silver medal in 2010 Asian Games. The
Malaysia women's national field hockey team is ranked 22nd in the world and 5th in Asia in the FIH
World Rankings (as of 27 August 2013).[12]

Marathon[edit]
Malaysia host some international marathon event such as the Kuala Lumpur Marathon, Borneo
International Marathon and Penang Bridge International Marathon.

Martial arts[edit]
The indigenous martial arts or silat are practiced competitively through sparring and solo
demonstrations. The local form of kickboxing, tomoi, is practiced mainly in the northern states. A
wide variety of Chinese and Indian martial arts are also popular. As most Malaysian Indians are of
Tamil origin, the Tamil art of silambam is particularly prominent.

Motorsport[edit]
Starting grid of the Sepang International Circuit.
Malaysian Grand Prix (Formula One), A1 Grand Prix and Malaysian motorcycle Grand Prix are held at
the Sepang International Circuit.
Malaysian Grand Prix was first included in the Formula One World Championship in 1999. Since
then, it has been held annually at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia.
A1 Team Malaysia was the Malaysian A1 Grand Prix team. Alex Yoong and Fairuz Fauzy are among
the top race car drivers in Malaysia.
Malaysian motorcycle Grand Prix is part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. Zulfahmi
Khairuddin is the top Malaysian motorcycle racer.

Netball
Main article: Netball in Malaysia
The Malaysia national netball team represents Malaysia in international competition. Malaysian
Netball Association is the governing body for netball in Malaysia. The team is ranked 22nd in the
world and 2nd in Asia in the INF World Rankings (as of 31 July 2013). [13]


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Rugby union
Main article: Rugby union in Malaysia
The Malaysia national rugby union team represents Malaysia in international rugby union. The
governing body is the Malaysian Rugby Union. The team is ranked 71st in the world and 11th in Asia
in the IRB World Rankings (as of 28 October 2013).[14] Malaysia have yet to make their debut at the
Rugby World Cup, but have attempted to qualify since the South African World Cup in 1995. MRU
Super League is the top flight of rugby union league in Malaysia.

Sepaktakraw
Sepaktakraw in Malaysia is governed by Persatuan Sepaktakraw Malaysia (PSM). The men's team is
ranked world number two in the ISTAF World Ranking (as of 30 September 2013).[15] The women's
team is ranked world number three in the ISTAF World Ranking (as of 30 September 2013).[16]

Squash
Nicol David
Squash in Malaysia is governed by Squash Racquets Association Of Malaysia (SRAM). Kuala Lumpur
Open and Malaysian Open are the annual squash tournament that held in Malaysia. Malaysia
national men's squash team made it to the quarterfinal stage at the World Team Squash
Championships six times. The men's team has became the champion at the Asian Squash Team
Championships three times. The Malaysia national women's squash team won a bronze medal at the
World Team Squash Championships four times. The women's team has became the champion at the
Asian Squash Team Championships seven times.
Nicol David is a seven-time world champion and ranked world number 1 in woman squash since
2006.[17] Her teammate, Low Wee Wern and Delia Arnold is ranked world number 9 and 31,
respectively in the WSA World Rankings (as of November 2013).[17] The male squash player, Ong
Beng Hee and Mohd Nafiizwan Adnan is ranked world number 21 and 34, respectively in the PSA
World Rankings (as of November 2013).[18]

Competitions
Si Tumas, the official mascot of the 2001 Southeast Asian Games
Malaysia participates in international sporting event such as the Olympic Games, the Asian Games,
the Commonwealth Games and the Southeast Asian Games. Malaysia has hosted the 1998
Commonwealth Games and came in fourth place in the medal tally. Malaysia also has hosted
Southeast Asian Games five times and has become the overall champion in the gold medal tally in
the 2001 Southeast Asian Games. Malaysian athletes have won a total of six Olympic medals, in
badminton and diving.[19]
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Sukma Games
Main article: Sukma Games
The Sukma games are an annual event in Malaysia. The event was first held in 1986, and until 2010
was held every two years. Terengganu become the sport powerhouse in Malaysia sport industry
followed by Selangor, Pahang, Sarawak and Wilayah Persekutuan based on the medal tally of 2012
Sukma Games.

Olympics and Paralympics
Main articles: Malaysia at the Olympics and Malaysia at the Paralympics
Malaysia first participated at the 1964 Summer Olympics, and has sent athletes to compete in every
Summer Olympic Games since then, except the 1980 Summer Olympics, which it boycotted.
Malaysia has never participated in the Winter Olympic Games. Olympic Council of Malaysia is the
National Olympic Committee for Malaysia. Malaysian athletes have won a total of six medals at the
Summer Olympic Games. Five medals have been won in badminton and one medal has been won in
diving.
Malaysia made its Paralympic Games debut at the 1972 Summer Paralympics. The country was then
absent for three consecutive editions of the Summer Paralympics, before making its return at the
1988 Summer Paralympics. Malaysia has participated in every subsequent edition of the Summer
Paralympics, but has never entered the Winter Paralympics. Malaysian Paralympic Council is the
National Paralympic Committee for Malaysia. Malaysian athletes have won a total of seven medals
at the Paralympic Games: two silver and five bronze.

Hosted sporting events
Further information: Category:Sports competitions in Malaysia
1998 Commonwealth Games
1989 Southeast Asian Games
2001 Southeast Asian Games
Sukma Games
Malaysia Super Series
Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold
Kuala Lumpur Open Squash Championships
Malaysian Open Squash Championships
Malaysian Open (tennis)
Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix
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Malaysian motorcycle Grand Prix
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Merdeka Tournament
Monsoon Cup
Kuala Lumpur Marathon
Borneo International Marathon

Media
On 28 July 1984, TV3 became the first commercial channel in collaboration with RTM bringing
Malaysians the live coverage of the Los Angeles Olympics. It was also done in 1988 Summer
Olympics and 1992 Summer Olympics.

On 25 March 2010, Astro Arena, the country's first local sports channel went on air. Astro Arena
(Channel 801) a 24-hours local sports channel will be delivered predominantly in Malay and available
to all Astro customers under its Family Pack. Astro Arena is featuring live local sports, a
comprehensive 7-day a week coverage of local and international sports news, informative magazine
and information programming and interactive viewer involvement.


6. Apakah keistimewaan yang diberikan kepada atlet negara?

Majlis Sukan Negara menawarkan kontrak setahun sepenuh masa untuk atlet negara. Ia
merangkumi aspek pendidikan : IPTA / IPTS / Sek. Sukan Bkt. Jalil / Sek. Sukan Bandar
Penawar, Peralatan Sukan, Elaun : RM500 RM2500 / Bulan (Berdasarkan prestasi),
Penginapan, Pemakanan, Latihan Pusat, Pendedahan Luar Negara, Jurulatih dan lain-lain
kemudahan yang dianggap perlu bagi menggilap bakat atlet.

8. Apakah ganjaran yang diberikan kepada atlet yang memenangi pingat emas di Temasya
Olimpik, Asia dan Komanwel?

Majlis Sukan Negara menyediakan insentif untuk Sukan Olimpik RM1,000,000.00, Sukan
Asia & Komanwel : RM80,000.00 dalam bentuk wang tunai.