Pandelela ready to back younger divers at SEA Games
KUALA LUMPUR: National diver Pandelela Rinong is prepared to play a supporting role for Malaysia's younger divers at next year's SEA Games, although her own future in the national programme remains uncertain.
National diver Pandelela Rinong is prepared to support Malaysia's younger divers at the upcoming SEA Games, even though her own future with the national programme is uncertain. Having recently won the women's 10m synchronised platform title at the Malaysian Open Diving Championships alongside Lee Yiat Qing, Pandelela emphasized the importance of prioritising junior divers at the SEA Games.
The Southeast Asian Games, to be held in her home state, will provide an opportunity for younger athletes to showcase their skills, with Pandelela offering her support in the process. The National Sports Council (NSC) and Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) have yet to decide on which athletes will remain in the national programme for 2027, with the decision expected to be made in December.
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