In order to call for the public’s attention to participate in sports and raise patriotism, 10 Olympics and national outstanding athletes were invited to share their experiences through this event.
Here’s a summary of the live sessions! You may watch the highlights through our IGTV too.
Colleen Augustin (MMA Fighter) — Full Passion, Zero Hesitation
“At the age of 21, Colleen made a historic moment by winning her first gold medal for Malaysia at the 2019 Asian Open International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) tournament. MMA is one of the more rough, explosive, and competitive sports. It is common to get injured during training or competitions, but if you worry too much and hesitate, it will affect your overall performance. Because of her love for this sport, Colleen has a strong belief and persistent pursuit of MMA. Even though MMA has certain risks, she still chooses to do it and combat it, no matter what will happen.”
Lim Shi Yu (Basketball Player) — The “Mamba Spirit”
“Shi Yu, known as ‘Little Chili’, has a lively and cheerful personality. She started training for basketball since she was 10 years old. Her favourite NBA player was Kobe Bryant, a former member of the Los Angeles Lakers. He insisted on getting up at 4 a.m. to practice for a long time, working harder, taking every game seriously, and never giving up until the game was over. Kobe’s spirit is known as the “Mamba Spirit”. Shi Yu admired his persistence in pursuing his goals and demands on himself. “
Steve Khiew (Swimmer) — A Young Man Swimming Forward
“Steve, a 19-year-old, is the rising star of Malaysian swimmers. In June 2021, he swam his personal best in the four events that he participated in and hit the Tokyo Olympic B Time. Meanwhile, he showed an impressive performance by breaking the national record in the men’s 200-meter backstroke and the men’s 800-meter freestyle in 2:00.80 and 8:06 respectively. As for his performance in the Malaysian Open Swimming tournament, Steve thinks that this is just the beginning, there is still a lot of potential to improve. “
Yeong Zhen Yi (Track Cyclist) — Challenge Yourself, Surpass the Limits
“Zhen Yi, 18 years old, is a member of the Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Track Cycling Team. She has been involved in the sport since she was 14 years old and it has been four years since. In December 2020, Zhen Yi came to the National Velodrome in Nilai with her Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Track Cycling Team to challenge five national records. Although she failed to challenge, she showed her potential by setting a personal best record of 2:35:623. This experience also made Zhen Yi braver because hard times always make people stronger.“
Madeline Wong (Karate Player) — Break Constraints, Conquer Yourself
“Madeline grew up as an exceptionally active child, motivated to become an athlete. She has been involved with karate since she was nine years old. The karate tournament consists of two main events: Kata (a detailed choreographed pattern of martial arts movements made to be practiced alone) and Kumite (sparring). Madeline specializes in the former, Kata, and she believes that ‘hard work’ and ‘respect’ are the spirit of karate.“