Malaysian contingent chief comments on Nazmi's disqualification
KUALA LUMPUR: The disqualification of long jumper Nazmi Nasri — who subsequently missed out on a silver medal — at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games for failing to comply with shoe specifications, should serve as a major lesson for the Malaysian contingent.
The disqualification of Malaysian long jumper Nazmi Nasri at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games for not meeting shoe specifications has prompted the National contingent's Chef de Mission, Kelvin Than, to call for a review of preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in future games. Than stated that the incident was likely unintentional, and the matter would be reviewed by the National Sports Council, Paralympic Council of Malaysia, and National Sports Institute.
National Para Athletics Committee president, Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin, emphasized that athletes must adhere to technical regulations, including those related to competition shoe specifications. He noted that international technical officials have the authority to make decisions on compliance with the rules, and athletes must understand and accept such rulings, even if they seem stringent.
Shahriman stressed that professional athletes must comply with rules, regardless of the level of para-athletics, to ensure competitions are conducted flawlessly.
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