KBS akui kelompangan, masalah komunikasi dalam isu Azizulhasni
Menteri belia dan sukan berkata pihaknya mahu memastikan masalah komunikasi antara atlet, Majlis Sukan Negara, persatuan sukan serta pihak berkaitan tidak berulang.
The Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has acknowledged the existence of inefficiencies and communication issues that led to controversy over the design of the national cycling track for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28). Taufiq Johari, KBS Minister, admitted his department accepts responsibility for the matter and aims to ensure such communication breakdowns do not recur.
He stated that good communication between athletes, the National Sports Council (MSN), sports federations and relevant parties is vital to prevent any controversy or misunderstanding in society. The decision to allow Azizulhasni to continue competing in LA28 was approved during a KBS committee meeting on August 13, but the minister admitted there may have been misunderstandings and miscommunications before the full decision was communicated to the 38-year-old athlete.
A letter of offer for Azizulhasni to continue his LA28 mission was issued two days ago, while the KBS received a confirmation response from the gold medalist from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on the same day. The athlete agreed to accept the offer and continue his service to the national team in pursuit of success in LA28. Now, the task ahead is to determine the next steps, which involves optimizing and thinking ahead.
Moving forward, discussions will involve Azizulhasni, the federation, KBS and the National Sports Institute to discuss the form of assistance and support needed in preparation for LA28. Taufiq also plans to hold a series of meetings and town hall sessions with athletes to ensure any issues are identified and resolved more promptly.
On Thursday, Azizulhasni posted a nine-point explanation on Instagram about the LA28 qualification process and his future career, while also seeking clarification from KBS and MSN regarding whether his services are still needed for the LA28 mission. MSN denied allegations that it did not heed Azizulhasni's design or undervalue his services, emphasizing its constant support for The Pocket Rocketman, including his preparations for LA28.
Azizulhasni later posted a video clarifying that he accepted the letter of offer to continue his LA28 mission on the same day.
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