Troubled Selangor Athletics Association elects new chief

KUALA LUMPUR: M. Ganesh has been elected as the new president of the Selangor Athletics Association (SAA), defeating incumbent Nurhayati Karim with 15 votes to 9 in the recent Annual General Meeting. SAA has been facing internal issues for the past three years, with six district presidents reportedly losing confidence in Nurhayati's leadership.

Ganesh, who is the son of former SAA president Datuk SM Muthu, expressed his gratitude for the trust shown by the delegates, stating that it was a significant opportunity rather than a personal victory. He emphasized the importance of leadership that listens to the voices of its members and focuses on delivering results for the Selangor athletics community.

Ganesh also highlighted the necessity of addressing past issues through dialogue, adherence to the constitution, and sound governance to prevent recurrence. Former DAP leader Ong Kian Ming won the deputy presidency unopposed, while Andre Subbas and Arunasalam Mookan Pillai were elected as vice-presidents. Yagnish Nadarajah became the new secretary, and Manimaran Sukumaran is the treasurer.

Despite Nurhayati Karim's loss in the SAA presidency, she will continue her role as the national body secretary-general.