New SRAM president Tunku Zain targets LA28 medal for squash
KUALA LUMPUR: Newly-elected Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) president Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin Tuanku Muhriz’s focus is on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28).
Tunku Zain Al-Abidin Tuanku Muhriz, the newly-elected president of the Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM), has set his sights on securing a medal for Malaysia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28). Tunku Zain Al-Abidin emphasized that squash is one of the most successful sports in Malaysia, as demonstrated by the country's athletes winning four gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Upon taking on the responsibility of the new SRAM president, he expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him, stating that it's not just about high achievement, but also about truly representing Malaysia. Tunku Zain Al-Abidin acknowledged the weight of the legacy and expectations that come with the role, but vowed to continue the good work and work with all the states to achieve the goal.
The key focus now is the journey to the Olympics, with an emphasis on ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place. The athletes, Ng Eain Yow and S. Sivasangari, have already qualified for the 2028 LA28, having won Asian Games titles recently. Tunku Zain Al-Abidin highlighted the need to learn from other sports that have medaled in the Olympics, such as badminton and cycling.
He also congratulated Sivasangari on moving up to world No. 4 and expressed his hope to revive the Malaysia Cup, which hasn't been held in the past two years.
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