Dr Hasmah was ‘mother figure’ to 1992 Thomas Cup squad, says Razif Sidek
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — National badminton legend Datuk Razif Sidek described the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mo...
National badminton legend Datuk Razif Sidek mourns the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, describing her loss as significant to the Malaysian badminton community, particularly the 1992 Thomas Cup squad which had waited 34 years to claim the prestigious title. Razif, who captained the 1992 squad, emphasizes that Tun Dr Siti Hasmah, patron of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), was not merely a supporter but a mother figure to the team.
She frequently attended training sessions, engaged in conversations, and provided motivational words. Razif recounted her presence during the crucial moments leading up to the team's victory at Stadium Negara, and also at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics where he and his brother Datuk Jalani Sidek secured Malaysia's first Olympic medal.
Tun Dr Siti Hasmah's encouragement during the Games boosted the morale of the players. She passed away at the age of 100 at the National Heart Institute.
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