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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Barcelona vs Man United Live Stream Friendly En Vivo - 8 August 2012


Ver Barcelona vs Man United Live Stream Friendly En Vivo - 8 August 2012
Barcelona will play their match against the team of the Man Utd this upcoming week it will be a tough game for the Barcelona side but they are hopefull to get Good results against the Man United team this week it will be the match of year where two of the best clubs will play against each other. The team of Barcelona is hopefull to score more goals.

Man Utd have signed some new players and they are hopefull to win the match . The team of the Barcelona have a good record against the red devilz and they are going to give the best in the upcoming. Watch this match live online here , all the live streaming ver en vivo will be updated here just before the kickoff.

Man Utd vs FC Barcelona Live Stream Club Friendly - 8 August 2012



Man Utd vs FC Barcelona Live Stream Club Friendly - 8 August 2012
Man Utd will play their match against the team of Barcelona it will going to be a tough match for the team for the Both teams but the team of the Man utd is hopefull to win the match against the FC Barcelona . The team of Man Utd have a good squad and they are hopefull to win the match.

FC barcelona will be hopefull to win the match the match against the Man Utd , Last time the team of the Barcelona face defeat from the Man Utd by 2-1 goals. In Champions league Barcelona totally dominated.

Lionel Messi vs Wayne Rooney will going to face each other. Lionel Messi have shown great performance , watch this match live online here , all the live streaming links to watch this match will be updated here.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Brazil 3-0 South Korea Highlights Videos Semi Final Olympics 2012 - 7 August


Brazil 3-0 South Korea Highlights Videos Semi Final Olympics 2012 - 7 August
South Korea is looking forward to win the match of Semi Finals against the best side of London Olympics Football Brazil. Brazil is the most difficult team in the London Games and they were hoping for the win against South Korea . it will be a tough match for the both teams and the decision of the best team will be held in this match that which team will qualify for the World Cup 2014.

All the live streaming links to watch this match will be updated here just before the kickoff. Stay tuned for the highlights and goals videos from this match.

Australia 7-0 Pakistan Highlights Hockey Olympics 2012 – 6 August - Live Score , Time



Australia 7-0 Pakistan Highlights Hockey Olympics 2012 – 6 August - Live Score , Time
Australia will play their match against the team of the Pakistan this week in the Hockey matches. It is a must win game for the team of the Argentina because they have lost their previous match from the Pakistan hockey team . Watch this match live when the team of the Australia will take on the team of the Argentina. It will be a do or die match for the team of the Pakistan and they were hopefull to win the match.

All the live streaming links to watch this match will be updated here just before the kickoff. Stay tuned for the highlights and goals videos from the match.

Mexico vs Japan Highlights Semi Final Olympics 2012 - 7 August


Mexico vs Japan Highlights Semi Final Olympics 2012 - 7 August
Mexico will play their match agianst the team of the Japan in the semi final of the London 2012 Olympics Football. It will be a tough match for the team of the Japan. As Japan have shown great performance and they were looking favourites for the team . Well lets see will the Japan team will win their semi final match.

Watch this match live online here , all the live streaming links to watch this match will be updated here just before the kickoff. Stay tuned for the highlights and goals videos from this match.

Pakistan 0-7 Australia Hockey Highlights - 7 August 2012 - Live Score , Match Time

Match Team : Pakistan vs Australia
Event : London Olympics 2012
Group : A
Sports : Hockey
Match Time in Pakistan : 2:45 PM

Pakistan 0-7 Australia Hockey Highlights - 7 August 2012 - Live Score , Match Time
The London olympics eye catching match is between Pakistan vs Australia its a do or die match for the both teams . Australia have 8 points on the table and they were looking good to get the win in the upcoming match against the Pakistan team because its their last chance but its difficult to say that the team of Australia will easily win this match because Pakistan is in outclass form.

Live Score Updates : Pakistan 0-7 Australia Score

Highlights will be added here at 5:45

Pakistan are losing match South Africa by 4-3 goals but then a time come when 8 minutes left to the match Penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas scores the goal against the South Africa , the momentum gets higher of Pakistan players and just before 2 minutes left before the match will over Muhammad Waseem scroes the goals against South Africa.

Now lets see will Pakistan team win their match against the team of the Australia. Pakistan record against Australia is good but they have just lost 1 match from in Azalan Shah cup match but in three nation trophy Pakistan defeat Australia 2 times. Watch this match live online here , all the live streaming links to watch this match will be updated here just before the kickoff . Stay tuned for the Highlights.

Mexico 3-1 Japan Highlights London Olympics 2012 - 7 August 2012

Mexico 3-1 Japan Highlights London Olympics 2012 - 7 August 2012
Well after a great game the team of Mexico have defeated the Japan in the Semi Finals of the London Games it will be a tough match for the Japan and they are hopefull to give their best performance in the upcoming matches. So Mexico will play for Gold Medal match while Japan will play for the Bronze against Brazil or South Korea. Watch full match highlights.

IPCC May 2012 Results caresults.nic.in ICAI CA Results

caresults.nic.in www.icai.org.in ICAI CA IPCC Results May 2012 | CA IPCC May 2012 Results :

ICAI going to release the results of IPCC may 2012 exams on August 7th 2012 evening.All the students who are appeared for these exams are excitedly waiting for the results to be released.Thousands of students appeared for the exams and now all of them can check their results online.

The results will be published on the website of CA Results which is given below from there you can easily check your IPCC May 2012 Results by entering your roll number or hall ticket number.Visit the website given below :

ICAI IPCC May 2012 Results Websites.

Wipro International BPO Jobs For Freshers 2012 Apply Online

Wipro International BPO Jobs For Freshers 2012 Apply Online :

Wipro is looking for the freshers to fill the vacancies of BPO.There are totally 100 posts to be filled.So eligible candidates can apply online for this recruitment.Full details are given below.


Company Name : Wipro BPO Solutions Ltd.

Job Title : BPO (International).

No. Of Vacancies : 100 Posts.

Academic Qualification : Candidate must have a graduate degree in any stream from a recognized university.

Selection Process : Candidates will be selected based on a Interview.

Salary : 1.5 to 2 Lakh.

Interested candidates who are willing to apply for these posts just send your resumes to wbpojobs.india@wipro.com

Anna University UG BE/B.Tech Results 2012 annauniv.edu

www.annauniv.ac.in Anna University UG BE B.Tech Results 2012 :

Anna University Results are soon going to be released for the UG BE BTech exams on the official website of the university portal.When the results of BE B.tech Anna University are released they will be available online.

These examinations are held by the university in the months of May June 2012 for the BE B.Tech students.And now the students are eagerly waiting for the results to be declared.

We had already posted : results of 8th sem anna university if you want you can check them now.

Whenever the results of BE B.Tech 2012 might release they will be published on the website of Anna university results and on some other website.Any way you can check your results from the website given below.Enter your hall ticket number or roll number to get your results.

Anna Univeristy Results 2012 UG BE B.Tech Websites.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Women's Duets Gold Medal Finals Synchronised Swimming Live Stream

Women's Duets Gold Medal Finals Synchronised Swimming Live Stream
Women's Duets have been the next event at the Swimming event lets , USA Womens , France Women , China Womens all are looking for the gold medal , lets see what will happen when they will come to play the best Synchronised Swimming . Watch the matches live online here , all the live streaming links to watch this match will be updated here just before kickoff.

China vs Japan Table Tennis Gold Medal Match Live Stream Olympics 2012

China vs Japan Gold Medal Match Live Stream Olympics 2012 Table Tennis
So here we go another medal match where China is in the Final of the London Olympics 2012 . Table Tennis team of China will play the match against the Japan . China have a good players squad and they were hopefull to get the win against the Japan in the Table tennis Competition watch this match live online here , all the live stream links will be updated here just before kickoff.

Men's Triathlon Final Live Stream Olympics 2012 - 7 August

Men's Triathlon Final Live Stream Olympics 2012 - 7 August
Mens Triathlon will be the next big event to watch today London Olympics 2012. Well lets see which country will win the Gold medal in the Men's Triathlon. Watch this match live online here , all the live streaming links to watch this match will be updated here.

Men's +105kg Weightlifting Final Live Stream Olympics 2012

Men's +105kg Weightlifting Final Live Stream Olympics 2012
Mens 105 KG and last event of Weight lifting is coming a head and its going to be a tough one . The best team and Athletes will take on each other Japan , Germany , and Hungary athletes are looking for the wins in this medal competition series of London Olympics 2012 lets see and wait and watch who will win the medal in this category. All the live streaming links to watch this match will be updated here.

Kepulangan Chong Wei Disambut Sebagai Wira


SEPANG, 7 Ogos (Bernama) -- Jaguh badminton negara Datuk Lee Chong Wei, yang meraih pingat perak pada Sukan Olimpik London 2012, diberi sambutan wira oleh lebih 1,000 peminat yang mengibarkan bendera dan melaungkan kata-kata sokongan setibanya di tanah air pada Selasa.

Ruang balai ketibaan Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) dipenuhi peminat dan penyokong yang tiba seawal 6 pagi dengan membawa sepanduk dan poster antaranya tertera 'LCW - National Hero' dan 'We Love You LCW'.

Semasa menantikan ketibaan Chong Wei, mereka turut menyanyikan beberapa lagu patriotik seperti 'Negaraku' dan 'Barisan Kita' secara beramai-ramai.

Suasana di balai ketibaan itu riuh apabila berita pesawat Malaysia Airlines MH02 yang membawa Chong Wei dari London dilapor mendarat pada kira-kira 7.30 pagi, dengan peminat mula melaung-laungkan nama beliau berulang kali.

Sebaik sahaja Chong Wei melangkah ke balai ketibaan sejam kemudian, para peminat dan penyokong melaungkan slogan 'Malaysia Boleh' dan menyanyikan lagu 'Negaraku' dan 'Barisan Kita' serta melaungkan nama pemain badminton negara itu.

-- BERNAMA

Fans Give Chong Wei A Hero's Welcome

SEPANG, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- National badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei today returned from the London Olympics to a rousing welcome, accorded him by more than 1,000 fans who felt he was a Malaysian hero who had done his best despite not winning the gold medal in the singles event at the games.

The arrival hall of the KL International Airport (KLIA) was swarming with cheering fans and supporters waving the Malaysian flag from as early as 6 am. Some of them carried posters bearing the words "LCW - National Hero" and "We Love You LCW".

While waiting for Chong Wei's arrival, the fans sang the national anthem "NegaraKu" and the patriotic song "Barisan Kita".

The crowd became excited upon hearing the announcement that Malaysia Airline Flight MH02 from London bearing Chong Wei had touched down at about 7.30 am, and repeatedly shouted out his name.

As soon as Chong Wei appeared in the arrival hall an hour later, the fans and supporters shouted "Malaysia Boleh" and sang the "NegaraKu" and "Barisan Kita" and repeatedly shouted out his name.

-- BERNAMA

Mesej Chong Wei kepada BAM


CHONG WEI ditenteramkan jurulatihnya, Tey Seu Bock selepas tewas kepada Lin Dan pada aksi final perseorangan lelaki di Arena Wembley, London kelmarin.


"BAM (Persatuan Badminton Malaysia) perlu tukar sistem dan program pembangu- nan harus diperhebatkan."

Cukup pedas mesej yang disampaikan oleh jaguh perseorangan lelaki negara, Datuk Lee Chong Wei kepada BAM sejurus se- lepas meraih pingat perak dalam acara perseorangan lelaki Sukan Olimpik 2012 di Arena Wembley, London kelmarin.

Menurut Chong Wei, selepas ini, BAM perlu fokus terhadap pemain junior dan berikan lebih banyak pendedahan kepada mereka di pentas antarabangsa.

Sebab itu katanya, program pembangunan sangat penting dan perlu diperhebatkan lagi jika mahu melihat pemain negara terus mengukir kejayaan pada kejohanan peringkat antarabangsa khususnya Sukan Olimpik.

"Saya sudah veteran dan mungkin boleh bermain dalam masa dua atau tiga tahun lagi. Sepatutnya sekarang kita sudah ada pelapis yang berdaya saing seperti China yang mempunyai ramai pemain hebat serta boleh menggegar dunia pada bila-bila masa sahaja.

"Mereka sekarang ada Lin Dan tetapi pelapis kepada Lin Dan sudah ada seperti Chen Long yang bakal menguasai sukan badminton selepas ini sebaik Lin Dan atau saya bersara," kata Chong Wei.
Menurutnya, pemain junior seperti Liew Darren, Arif Latif mahupun Zulfadli Zulkifli harus kerap diberi pendedahan kerana dengan cara tersebut, ia membantu meningkatkan keyakinan serta prestasi mereka.

"Jika kita tidak memulakan daripada sekarang, masa depan sukan badminton negara bakal melalui zaman malap," katanya.
Mengulas persembahannya sepanjang temasya di London, Chong Wei menjelaskan bahawa dia sudah memiliki keyakinan semula dengan prestasinya.

"Bukan senang nak dapat balik form. Selepas dua bulan setengah tidak beraksi dalam mana-mana kejohanan kompetitif, saya tetap berjaya memberi saingan.

"Kejayaan mara ke final sudah menjadi satu kejayaan buat saya tetapi malangnya, saya gagal menghadiahkan pingat emas buat rakyat Malaysia," katanya.

Sebelum bermulanya temasya di London, ramai yang meragui prestasi Chong Wei kerana kecederaan yang dialaminya ketika menggalas cabaran negara pada Piala Thomas di Wuhan China, Mei lalu akan menjejaskan prestasinya.

Untuk memburukkan lagi keadaan, program latihannya juga tidak konsisten kerana terpaksa melalui rawatan pemulihan dengan harapan kecederaannya pulih sepenuhnya sebelum Olimpik London bermula.

Atas kerja kuat serta kecekalannya menghadapi segala dugaan yang ditempuhinya, Chong Wei kembali pulih seperti biasa, namun masih ramai yang kurang yakin bahawa dia mampu menampilkan prestasi cemerlang di London.

Sebaik memulakan kempennya pada saingan peringkat kumpulan, Chong Wei tidak menunjukkan sebarang tanda bahawa kece- deraan yang dialaminya itu akan menjejas- kan rentak permainannya.
Selepas itu, kelibat Chong Wei terus sukar disekat sehingga berjaya melangkah ke final dan tewas kepada juara bertahan, Lin Dan.

"Saya pun tidak percaya boleh beraksi de- ngan baik. Bayangkan sudah hampir tiga bulan tidak menyertai mana-mana kejoha- nan dan memang sukar untuk mengembali- kan form seperti biasa.
"Apa pun, yang penting kita perlu bekerja kuat dan berusaha sebaik mungkin untuk meraih kejayaan. Saya berharap agar pemain-pemain muda kita mempunyai semangat yang sama untuk bekerja lebih keras lagi bagi meningkatkan prestasi.

"Saya mungkin tidak dapat beraksi pada Sukan Olimpik akan datang dan sebab itu penting untuk memberikan lebih banyak pendedahan kepada pemain junior kita.
"Bukan hanya untuk acara perseorangan lelaki tetpai juga merangkumi beregu lelaki dan wanita," kata pemain berusia 30 tahun itu.

Kejayaan meraih pingat perak pada tema- sya di London ini merupakan perak Olimpik kedua buat Chong Wei selepas dia mengukir kejayaan yang sama di Beijing empat tahun lalu.
Selepas ini, fokusnya adalah untuk menggalas cabaran negara pada Sukan Komanwel dan Asia serta Kejohanan Dunia tahun depan.

"Mungkin saya boleh beraksi lagi pada Sukan Asia dan Komanwel tetapi untuk Sukan Olimpik banyak bergantung sama ada saya layak atau tidak.

"Mungkin form saya dalam masa empat tahun lagi tidak sama seperti sekarang," katanya.




- KOSMO

Men's 66kg Greco-Roman Final Live Stream Wrestling Olympics 2012

Men's 66kg Greco-Roman Final Live Stream Wrestling Olympics 2012
Well Mens 66kg Greco-Roman final wrestling match .It will going to be a tough match for the team of the Greco-Roman . The Mens 66 kg Category final will take place today where the Silver , Gold , and the Bronze medal's will be distributed among the best players of the . Iran , China, Kazakhstan , Russia and Turkey athletes are hopefull to get the medals in this sports category.

Fake It until you Make It! Right? Another Ramble in the Middle of the Night.




 "More and more I found myself at a loss for words,
and didn’t want to hear other people talking either.
Their conversations seemed false and empty.
I preferred to look at the sea, which said nothing
and never made you feel alone."

                         Paula McLain – “The Paris Wife”

‘The Paris Wife’ is on my To Be Read list.  It’s a novel based on the life of Hemingway’s first wife, Hadley. She was the girl of whom he later wrote “I wish I had died before I loved anyone but her”. Hemingway has never really interested me and I don’t like his style of writing.  But from what I have reads of this book it sounds like a useful way of learning about the man through the experiences of his wife.  I only found out about the book thanks to coming across that quotation which is a way I often come across books and authors.  Paula McLain received an MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan and has been a resident of Yaddo and the MacDowell Colony. [For the non-American reader MFA is a Master in Fine Arts, a qualification which, so far as I know, we don’t have in the UK].  She is the author of two collections of poetry, as well as a memoir, ‘Like Family’, and a first novel, ‘A Ticket to Ride’. She lives in Cleveland with her family.

“Fake It until you Make It! Right?”
That is rapidly becoming my moral.  I felt lousy yesterday but tried to carry on as normal –a Florentine in the Woodlands, threatening to count the number of grains of sugar in a café sachet, doing crosswords, enjoying a delightful dinner (mushrooms stuffed with vegetarian haggis), watching the London 2012 Olympics on television….  In the supermarket I expressed concern about being able to shoot a haggis on a Bank Holiday (which it was in Scotland) but GB said it was alright because they didn’t count as ‘game’.  And so the day came to an end at 8.30p.m. having started at about 7.15 a.m. and with a lie down from 2.45 to 4.00 p.m..  “Why is Scriptor going through his day in even more boring fashion than usual?”, you may ask.  The answer lies in the fact that every inch of the day was fought for.  I was in unremitting pain – sometimes severe, sometimes ‘just’ pain. On top of that I had a background headache and twice a migraine threatened to come on. (Two more of my precious Sumatripan tablets consumed).  At home I would either have stayed in bed all day or moaned constantly at poor Partner-who-loves-tea.  Here, on holiday at GB’s I tried to adopt the “Fake It until you Make It! Right?” approach though I don’t know how successful that was.  Anyone any suggestions for a fourth approach ‘cos none of these are working right now?

Oh yes, and still it rains…

Ah well, that’s my moans out of the way, back to more cheerful matters for an aimless rambling post. 


Our day on Harris remains the best day yet from the point of view of photos and sunshine.

A few times on the road we passed masochists cyclists. 


We forget how foolish we ourselves were in our youth and marvel that anyone would want to spend their holiday being attacked by midges as they sweat their way up the hills of Harris with a month’s supply of equipment on the back of the bike. 


This is Luskentyre – an enormous beach on Harris.


The man with the Tilley hat is following me around (or vice versa). 


 19 across. Painting of clouds (7)  S_ _ _ C _ _ E
(Skyscape)


In need of a bit of TLC but someone cares enough to do this....


You get some idea of the scale of this Standing Stone when you see GB near it – it’s 2 metres tall.

 

Well, it’s 2.20 a.m. and I’ve only had five hours sleep so I’d better head back to bed…  I shall pretend I can smell the clover and hear the bees humming again...


 Have a good day!

Men's 96 kg Greco-Roman Final Wrestling Olympics 2012 Live Stream

Men's 96kg Greco-Roman Final Wrestling Olympics 2012 Live Stream
Well another Gold Medal event which will be finished today that is Men's 96kg Greco-Roman . It is going to be a tough event for the wrestlers and Russia , Iran , and Turkey are looking for the Gold Medal in this Category. lets see and wait that who will win this match will it be the Iran or Russia in the finals. Watch this event live online here , all the live streaming links to watch this event will be posted here.

Doakan Azizulhasni menang


LONDON - Selepas kempunan melihat pingat emas dalam acara badminton, tanggungjawab itu kini di atas bahu pelumba trek sensasi negara Mohd. Azizulhasni Awang (gambar) yang sudah sedia untuk mengerah seluruh kudratnya bertarung dalam acara keirin dekat trek Velopark di sini, hari ini.
Mengakui tidak tertekan dengan harapan tinggi yang disandarkan itu, Azizulhasni berkata, dia akur harapan mendapatkan kilauan emas kini berada dalam tanggungjawabnya dan atlet terjun, Pandelela Rinong.

"Jika saya berasa tertekan, saya tidak akan berada di sini (London) dan mungkin dari dulu lagi saya tarik diri. Kini mungkin tinggal saya dan Pandelela tapi saya menganggap sandaran itu sebagai misi negara dan bukan peribadi.

"Jadi, saya perlu memberikan lebih daripada yang terbaik kerana negara itu lebih penting daripada diri saya sendiri. Ramai yang menaruh harapan dan jika menang, mungkin arena basikal negara akan berubah sepenuhnya," katanya yang akan beraksi pada pukul 4 petang waktu Malaysia.

Paling menarik, Azizulhasni yang digelar The pocketrocketman mendapat talaan semangat baru apabila ibunya, Selamiah Yong turut dibawa khas ke sini untuk memberikan sokongan kepadanya.

Badminton yang menjadi harapan untuk menghasilkan pingat emas pertama dalam sejarah penyertaan negara selama 56 tahun sejak Melbourne 1956 tidak kesampaian apabila pemain perseorangan Datuk Lee Chong Wei kalah kepada jaguh China, Lin Dan pada perlawanan akhir sekali gus meletakkan Azizulhasni sebagai sandaran untuk mengubat kekecewaan.

Menyifatkan sudah bersedia 100 peratus, Azizulhasni berkata, acara pecut yang menyaksikan dia menduduki tempat ke-8 keseluruhan kelmarin, menyediakan peluang terbaik untuknya memanaskan badan dan mendapatkan mood Olimpik sebelum acara keirin bermula.

''Bagaimanapun, saya tersilap congak ketika menentang pelumba Rusia, Denis Dmitriev di pusingan kedua, menyebabkan saya terpaksa bersaing dalam perlumbaan repechage," ujarnya.

Biarpun memenangi pusingan itu, Azizulhasni terpaksa bertemu dengan pemegang rekod Olimpik yang juga peserta tuan rumah, Jason Kenny di suku akhir tetapi tewas dalam kedua-dua saringan.

"Saya mungkin tewas, tapi catatan saya semakin baik. Saya sendiri tidak percaya saya boleh mengayuh laju dengan mencatat masa hampir bawah 10 saat ketika bersaing dengan Kenny. Bagi saya, catatan itu bagus sebagai persediaan untuk keirin," katanya.

Menurutnya, dia perlu menyimpan tenaga untuk keirin dan tidak perlu berhabis-habisan dalam perlumbaan penentuan tempat ke-5 hingga 8 itu.

"Saya tidak terlalu mencuba dalam penentuan klasifikasi 5 hingga 8 kerana saya sudah berada dalam kelompok lapan pelumba terbaik dunia, jadi saya perlu memberi tumpuan terhadap perlumbaan esok (hari ini)," katanya.

Menurut Azizulhasni, dia dan jurulatih John Beasley sudah menonton video membabitkan pencabar lain dan sudah merancang setiap perlumbaan.

"Kami sebenarnya sudah bersedia dari awal, cuma perancangan itu perlu diperbaiki lagi ketika berada di sini. Lagipun velodrom ini agak berbeza daripada yang lain. Ia berbentuk bulat berbanding biasa yang lonjong, jadi memerlukan lebih tenaga untuk menamatkan perlumbaan," katanya.



 - UTUSAN

Masih boleh ke Olimpik - Misbun

KUALA LUMPUR - "Kalau tengok kudrat (Datuk) Lee Chong Wei, dia masih mampu beraksi sehingga Sukan Olimpik 2016, namun semua terpulang kepada kemahuannya,'' kata Datuk Misbun Sidek mengulas mengenai masa depan bekas anak didiknya itu.

Chong Wei, 29, sebelum ini mengumumkan Olimpik London 2012 adalah penampilan terakhirnya di temasya sukan terbesar dunia itu dan dia bercadang untuk bersara pada 2014 selepas dua lagi Kejohanan Dunia dan Sukan Asia di Incheon.

Andai dia tidak berganjak daripada keputusan tersebut, bermakna Chong Wei akan menutup karier Olimpik bersama dua pingat perak selepas tewas lagi kepada musuh tradisi, Lin Dan dalam perebutan emas, kelmarin.

"Keadaan fizikal Chong Wei masih bagus, dia tiada masalah untuk bermain (secara kompetitif) sekurang-kurangnya tiga hingga empat tahun lagi. Saya juga tidak terkejut kalau dia masih beraksi di Olimpik 2016 (Rio).

"Namun yang menjadi persoalan sekarang apakah kemahuannya ?. Apakah dia masih mahu bermain atau tidak mahu bermain, itu saja.

"Saya bukan lagi jurulatihnya, jadi saya tidak tahu apa yang bermain di fikiran Chong Wei. Saya tidak tahu apa yang benar-benar dimahukan oleh pemain ini. Kalau dia bersama saya, sudah tentu kami boleh merencanakan pelan masa depan dan tidak mustahil bertanding di Olimpik 2016 adalah salah satu daripadanya,'' ujar Misbun, yang meninggalkan bekas pemain No. 1 dunia itu 18 bulan lalu.

Ditanya apakah menjadi impiannya untuk melihat bekas anak didiknya dan anaknya sendiri, Misbun Ramdan Misbun berkongsi pentas Olimpik di Rio 2016, jurulatih legenda itu hanya tersenyum tanpa sebarang jawapan.

Misbun, 52, mengakui tidak gembira dengan perkembangan Ramdan, 21, yang dianggap agak perlahan, namun anaknya itu tetap mempunyai prospek untuk membawa cabaran Malaysia di pentas besar kerana berada dalam skuad projek Olimpik 2016.

"Saya tidak begitu gembira dengan kemajuan Ramdan kerana dia agak perlahan. Sepatutnya di peringkat sekarang dia sudah berada pada tahap lebih tinggi. Saya serahkan Ramdan sepenuhnya kepada jurulatihnya (Hendrawan) dan BAM.

"Saya tidak langsung tak nak kacau dia, biarpun saya adalah bapanya. Saya tidak mahu menokok tambah (latihan) kerana ia hanya akan menyebabkan dia keliru, sebaiknya saya serah dia kepada yang sepatutnya,'' ujarnya.



Oleh NORZIE MOHD. KHASBI
norzie.khasbi@utusan.com.my




Azizul: It’s good to know Malaysians are behind me

 PEDAL power and people power.

National cyclist Azizulhasni Awang will be bank­ing on both these elements in the men’s keirin at the Olympics today.

The Pocket Rocket failed to impress in the men’s sprint event, which ended yesterday, and had to settle for eighth spot.

And the 25-year-old, who has been inducted into the Team Visa Olympic Games Athlete project, is now rallying the nation’s support.

Azizul said he would go all out knowing that the whole nation was behind him in his final event.
“You train all your life for a chance of an Olympic gold. The programme, discipline, diet and your mentality play a part in your final performance, but there is another factor – public support. People shouldn’t underestimate the added lift that their support provides. Knowing that the country is behind me, urging me on, inspires me to do better, to push harder and to dig deeper,” said Azizul.

“It’s a lonely road to travel to achieve your dream: a road littered with physical and mental highs and lows. So it’s good to know that Malaysians are there behind me and that there are people who care. It makes the journey worthwhile.”

Azizul already has a large following - largely due to his exploits in the world of cycling over the last four years - especially after his remarkable show of spirit during the Track World Cup in Manchester last year.

He was involved in a high speed crash that resulted in a 20cm splinter spearing his calf, but the Dungun boy picked up his bike and wobbled his way to finish third to maintain his overall lead in the World Cup.

Meanwhile, Britain’s Jason Kenny overcame France’s Gregory Bauge to win the sprint gold medal yesterday.

The Briton won 2-0 in front of a roaring home crowd, while Australia’s Shane Perkins claimed the bronze.

Kenny took the first leg with a turbo-charged surge in the home straight that took him past the Frenchman, who knew he was beaten the minute his opponent edged his front wheel into the lead.
In the second, he stayed in front of the triple world sprint champion Bauge, who he had never before beaten on the track, and powered over the line to claim the adulation of a raucous home crowd.



Sepatutnya Negaraku berkumandang

TIADA kata-kata yang dapat menggambarkan perasaan saya ketika Lin Dan mengutip mata terakhirnya untuk memenangi pingat emas Olimpik di Wembley, Ahad lalu. Kalau ia sebuah wayang gambar, saya harap bumi akan terbelah lalu menelan saya. 

Saya telah mengecewakan negara, peminat, keluarga dan paling penting diri saya sendiri kerana saya benar-benar mahukan pingat emas. Saya benar-benar minta maaf kerana gagal menyumbangkan pingat. Sekiranya ada kebaikan yang telah saya lakukan, maka ia adalah kerana saya telah menyatukan rakyat Malaysia atas satu sebab. Sukan dan perpaduan adalah pemenang sebenar.

Berulang kali saya diajukan dengan persoalan, apakah yang bermain difikiran saya ketika kedudukan terikat 19-19. Apakah saya kesal kerana membiarkan bulu tangkis jatuh lalu menghadiahkan Lin Dan mata ke-19 dan menyamakan kedudukan. Apakah perancangan saya ketika itu ?

Sejujurnya, saya cuma memberi tumpuan kepada cabaran yang datang pada ketika itu. Saya tidak punya kekesalan kerana hilang mata tersebut, biarpun orang lain mungkin kata saya tersilap melakukan agakan bulu tangkis. Apa pun, ia sudah keluar dan saya sangat terkejut apabila ia jatuh di atas garisan.
Situasi itu sebenarnya tidak begitu menganggu tumpuan saya kerana saya tahu saya masih boleh mengalahkannya tetapi takdir begitu kejam terhadap saya, tuah pula berpihak kepadanya, malah jaring juga telah menyelamatkan dia.

Sebaik mata terakhir berjaya dimenangi, saya terus rebah. Saya tahu saya telah menghampakan 28 juta rakyat Malaysia yang mengharapkan saya untuk menang. Dan, ketika lagu kebangsaan China berkumandang, air mata saya terus mengalir kerana saya memasang impian lagu Negaraku yang akan berkumandang di gelanggang termasyhur, Arena Wembley.

Kira-kira sembilan minggu lalu, ramai yang meragui bahawa saya mampu melangkah semula ke gelanggang tetapi hari ini saya boleh katakan, Chong Wei masih hidup dan boleh menendang. Selepas ini saya akan berehat seminggu dan kemudian kembali ke berlatih, membuat persiapan untuk Liga China. Kejohanan saya selepas ini adalah Terbuka Jepun, September nanti.

Ya, saya telah kalah tetapi saya telah memberikan permainan terbaik saya. Biarpun kecewa dengan kekalahan ini tetap dari sudut lain, saya gembira kerana kebanyakan rakyat Malaysia faham bahawa saya sudah memberi segala yang terbaik dan mungkin, kalau saya dilahirkan di era lain keadaan akan jadi berbeza.

Hanya ada satu Lin Dan dan pada masa yang sama, hanya ada satu Chong Wei.
Lin Dan bermain dengan amat baik, dia telah meningkatkan permainannya dan telah memusnahkan saya menerusi stroke hebat di set kedua. Bagi saya, saya berjaya mengimbangi kelebihan yang ada padanya ketika mendahului 18-16 di set ketiga dan ia telah menaikkan keyakinan saya, malangnya ia tidak menjadi seperti yang diharapkan.

China menyapu bersih semua pingat emas di sini seperti yang mereka lakukan pada dua Kejohanan Dunia terakhir. Saya tidak melihat penguasaan mereka akan berakhir dalam masa terdekat kerana mereka telah melabur dengan begitu banyak dalam pembangunan, sesuatu yang perlu dilakukan oleh Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea dan Denmark jika mahu mencabar keunggulan China.

Olimpik mungkin penampilan besar terakhir buat Peter Gade dan Taufik Hidayat tetapi bukan untuk Chong Wei kerana saya masih cuba merangkul Kejuaraan Dunia 2013, selain Sukan Asia dan Sukan Komanwel 2014. Dan, Lin Dan juga boleh menjangkakan tiada laluan yang mudah buatnya dalam tempoh dua tahun ini. Semalam, selepas tamat permainan saya melawat bilik media, saya bertemu wartawan Malaysia dan mengucapkan terima kasih kepada mereka.

Akhir sekali, terima kasih kepada seluruh rakyat Malaysia untuk kepercayaan yang mereka berikan kepada saya selama ini. Sekali lagi, maafkan saya atas kegagalan ini dan saya berjanji akan cuba yang terbaik untuk membawa penghormatan buat negara.



- UTUSAN

Lin Dan invites Chong Wei and others to his wedding banquet


CHINA’s Lin Dan intends to celebrate his historic men’s singles Olympic gold by hosting a huge wedding bash.

Lin Dan became the first man to defend an Olympic singles badminton title when he defeated Lee Chong Wei 15-21 21-10 21-19 in the final on Sunday.

Now, a long-delayed banquet to celebrate their marriage beckons for the 28-year-old and his wife Xie Xingfang, herself a former world champion shuttler who took silver at the Beijing Games.

Delayed for years by his training for London, Lin Dan said that when it came together he would invite his long-time rivals Chong Wei and 2004 Athens champion Taufik Hidayat, amongst others, to the function.

“I want to give my wife a perfect wedding,” he said.

“I definitely want to invite Chong Wei and Taufik and other great players.

“I don’t ask for too many gifts, just a big ‘hongbao’,” he joked, referring to the red packets stuffed with cash traditionally given at Chinese weddings.



THE STAR

Chong Wei wants a concerted effort in search for next Malaysian champ

THE Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) should step up the hunt for the next Lee Chong Wei over the next two years before the world No. 2 hangs up his racquet.

Chong Wei has given an assurance that he will be around until the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

He also said that winning the World Championships next year would be a priority.
“The search for the next Malaysian champion must be stepped up. I won’t be playing forever and we must ensure that there are players coming through the ranks to take over,” he said.

“BAM have a new system in place and are looking at grassroots development in greater detail. There are quite a number of coaches who have come into the fold and are willing to help.
“But unless a concerted effort is made, we will not be able to unearth and nurture players who have the potential to become world beaters.”

Besides stepping up his efforts to win a world title, Chong Wei is willing to be a mentor to the youngsters in the national team.

“Players like Liew Darren, Mohamed Arif Latif, Chong Wei Feng, Misbun Ramdan, Iskandar Zulkarnian Zainuddin and Loh Wei Sheng have the talent but need to be exposed and groomed at international level. I will help them the best I can.

“There’s no question that we need a new crop of players to take over.
“We don’t have the luxury of a big pool of talent like China,” said Chong Wei who lost the Olympic men’s singles final in a three-game thriller to China’s Lin Dan at the Wembley Arena on Sunday.
He said his performance in London has encouraged him to try harder and win other titles before he retires.

“I don’t know what the situation will be in four years’ time. I will be 34 then, so there’s no point thinking about the next Olympics.

“The Asian Games and Com­monwealth Games are more realistic targets for me,” he said.
“I may retire. But I have enjoyed my duels with Lin Dan and we also enjoy a good friendship.
“We will play each other again.”

BAM must take heed of Chong Wei’s call for an urgent infusion of fresh new talent if Malaysia are to make a serious bid for medals at the next Olympic Games.

The fact that he is willing to play on and help groom the youngsters should be welcomed by BAM.



 THE STAR

Hup Wei and Noraseela fail miserably

LEE Hup Wei managed only 2.16m to finish a poor 30th in the high jump event on Sunday.

The jumper was aiming to better his personal best of 2.27m but failed miserably.
Hurdler Noraseela Khalid also did badly.

She posted a pathetic 1:00.16 in the 400m hurdles, only one of two runners who failed to finish under a minute.

She has a personal best of 56.02.



THE STAR

Real target

FORGET the sprint for that was never Azizulhasni Awang's real target.

Azizulhasni Awang achieved his  quarter-finals target  in the sprint.
Azizulhasni Awang achieved his quarter-finals target in the sprint.

It is today where the 'Pocket Rocketman' has to show his class and win Malaysia a second medal at the London Olympics.
  Gold would be preferred, after shuttler Lee Chong Wei came agonisingly close in the men's singles final to ending the nation's wait on Sunday.

   Azizul, it must be said, never really stood a chance in the sprint for Britain's Jason Kenny was simply too strong and too swift for the Malaysian, who eventually finished eighth, in the quarter-finals.
   Malaysia, given the hype, is sure to be disappointed but the keirin is, team manager Datuk Naim Mohamad stressed, Azizul's real target.

  "Azizul's target in the sprint was to make the quarter-finals, which he did and we are pleased with his performance and form going into the keirin," said Naim yesterday.
  Although Azizul tried his best against Kenny in the sprint, the Briton proved that he was the master as he beat the Malaysian at his own game.

  Azizul opted for an early sprint in the first race but Kenny easily overtook him to win.
The second saw the Briton going for the early push and Azizul was left gasping and he wasn't really too interested in the fifth-eighth placing race as he finished in the same position he did four years ago -- eighth.

   The keirin will be another challenge as the overwhelming favourite is Britain's Chris Hoy, a treble gold medallist in 2008.

   The keirin was one of the gold medals Hoy won, which led to him being knighted, and is the only individual event he is competing in London.

   Kenny, who lost the 2008 final to Hoy, was preferred for the sprint, and he has shown why, and Hoy will be determined to add an individual title to the team sprint he won just days ago.
   The advantage is still with Hoy and the challenge posed by others must also not be underestimated but the keirin is an extremely tactical race which requires bravery, something which Azizul doesn't lack.

   He has proven his ability time and again, winning the 2010 Asian Games gold after sensationally being disqualified after taking the title in the Commonwealth Games the same year while he was -- prior to a splinter piercing his calf last year -- extremely consistent in the World Cup.

   Motivation for Azizul should come from Chong Wei, who overcame his own obstacles to win silver, and the cyclist from Dungun must ensure that Malaysia has something more to cheer for in the London Olympics.

Meanwhile, divers Yeoh Ken Nee and Huang Qiang were involved in the first round of men's 3m springboard late yesterday.

Had they advanced, the semi-finals will be today followed by the final.

Koo-Tan want to play on as a pair

FINISHING fourth in the Olympics is an achievement and there can be no arguments about that.

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A disappointed Tan Boon Heong (left) and Koo Kien Keat after losing their bronze medal playoff to South Korea’s Chung Jae Sung-Lee Yong Dae on Sunday.


However, the question national doubles coach Tan Kim Her has to find an answer to  is whether the Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong pairing should be allowed to continue or is it time for the two to find new partners to revitalise their careers.
     Splitting them after the Olympics was an option that had been contemplated but the two, after falling to South Korea's Chung Jae Sung-Lee Yong Dae, indicated they were happy to continue as a pair.

   "I don't see any reason why we should be split as Boon Heong and I have no major issues. If there is anything affecting our partnership, I would say it is communication on court, which is something that can be easily solved. I  believe that we have shown in the Olympics that we can still be a formidable pair and I can't see myself partnering anyone else," said Kien Keat on Sunday.

   The flamboyant Kien Keat also dispelled speculation that he was contemplating retirement.
   "I am not young but neither am old and I believe  I still have several years of badminton left in me," added Kien Keat, who turns 27 next month.

 Boon Heong is two years younger and he too said he was happy to continue with Kien Keat as his partner.

   "I believe we are still capable of making it as a top pair and I am happy to continue partnering Kien Keat," said Boon Heong, whose potential partner should there be a split is Hoon Thien How.
   Kim Her, although he was coy about it, also indicated that he wasn't contemplating splitting the two.
   "Now is not the time to talk about whether they should be split as they have performed well in the Olympics. I have a four-year plan (aimed at the next Olympics) and decisions will be made when the time is right," said Kim Her.

   Those decisions though should also take into consideration whether maintaining Kien Keat-Boon Heong will deliver the desired results.

   Although they impressed in the Olympics with their focus and commitment, they were found wanting against pairs who are dominating men's doubles today -- newly-crowned Olympic champions Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng of China and South Korean bronze medallists Chung Jae Sung-Lee Yong Dae.
   They lost to the China pair in the semi-finals and were beaten twice by the Koreans in London -- in the group stage and the bronze medal playoff.

   Their recent record against Danish silver medallists Mathias Boe-Carsten Mogensen and Indonesia's Mohamad Ahsan-Bona Septano isn't something to crow about either and there is also the other Korean pairing of Ko Sung Hyun-Yoo Yeon Seong to worry about.

   Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng, as Kien Keat pointed out, are an older pair compared to the Malaysians while Jae Sung , at 29, is also contemplating retirement but the question that Kim Her, as the chief coach, has to answer is can Kien Keat-Boon Heong beat the best if they are to be maintained as a pair, and if the answer is no, then who can they partner to ensure that Malaysian doubles remain relevant on the world stage.

Ken Nee in semis, eyes on Azizul

DIVER Yeoh Ken Nee brought some cheer for Malaysia when he qualified for the London Olympics 3m springboard final at the Aquatic Centre on Monday.

Kee Nee finished 10th in the first round, scoring a total 452.60 points from his six dives.

Yeoih Ken Nee has to finish in the top 12 to make the London Olympics 3m springboard final. - File pic

Naturalised Malaysian Huang Qiang, however, just missed out on a place in the semi-finals when he finished 19th with 433.85 points. Only the top 18 divers progressed to Tuesday's semi-finals, which will be held at 5pm Malaysian time.

The top 12 will then progress to the final, scheduled for 2am Wednesday Malaysian time.

Meanwhile, Azizulhasni Awang was drawn in the third heat for the men's keirin, which will also be held on Tuesday (5pm Malaysia).

Azizul has Canada's Joseph Veloce, Fabian Hernando Zapata (Colombia), Denis Spicka (Czech Republic), Mickael Bourgain (France) and Christos Volikakis (Greece) for company in his heat. Favourite Chris Hoy of Britan, the defending champion, is in heat one.

Only the top 12 riders will advance to the semi-finals and from there, the top six into the final. The keirin medals will be decided on Tuesday (early Wednesday in Malaysia).



Vijesh Rai @ NST

No Plans To Split Kien Keat-Boon Heong - Coach


LONDON, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The combination of Malaysia's top men's doubles, pair Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boo Heong will be retained, at least until the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, said national coach Tan Kim Her.

Kim Her said the pair had proven their prowess in the world badminton arena and currently stood at world number eight.

"Currently I've no plans to split them. May be not until the Commonwealth Games," he said.

In the 2012 Olympic badminton event which ended yesterday, the duo lost in the semifinals and were involved in the bronze medal decider but bow out 21-23, 10-21 to top seeded South Korean pair Chung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae.

Kim Her believes Kien Keat and Boon Heong are still Malaysia's best pair currently as there's a big gap between them and the others, especially the juniors.

The next Malaysian pair in the world ranking after Kien Keat and Boon Heong is Lim Khim Wah/Goh V Shem at 23rd spot.

There are several major Games before the 2014 Commonwealth Games, namely World Championships and All England tournament which are held every year, 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea and 2014 Thomas Cup.

For the record, Kien Keat and Boon Heong were the number one pair in the world for six months, from 2009 to 2010, winning numerous titles, including the prestigious 2007 All England men's doubles.

Rumours were rife that the pair would be split due to their dismal performances of late.

The scratch pair of Kien Keat and Hoon Thien How for instance had outclassed South Korean pair Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae in the Sudirman Cup tournament in China last May.

"But when Kien Keat and Boon Heong teamed up as a pair, they were easily beaten by the same opponents," Kim Her said.

From Zulhilmi Supaat -- BERNAMA

Yeoh And Huang Advance To Semis In Contrasting Styles


LONDON, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- National divers Yeoh Ken Nee and Huang Qiang booked semifinal slots in contrasting styles in the Men's 3m Springboard diving event of the London Olympics at the Aquatics Centre here Monday.

Yeoh, competing in his second Olympics after Beijing 2008, secured the 10th spot out of the 29 divers who competed in the preliminary rounds while Huang clinched 19th place.

Only the top 18 divers from the preliminary rounds automatically qualified for Tuesday's semifinals.

Huang, however, was put on the reserve list.

In the six difficulties event, Yeoh collected 81.60, 72.00, 79.00, 76.00, 72.00 for overall 452.60 points while Huang with 68.20, 63.00, 70.95, 77.00, 81.60, 73.10 finished with a total of 433.85 points.

Of the 18 divers in the semis, only the top 12 divers will advance to the final which will be held later Tuesday evening.

From Zulhilmi Supaat -- BERNAMA

Keirin Azizul's last hope, disaster for Hup Wei, Noraseela

AZIZULHASNI Awang had to, for the second consecutive Olympics, settle for eighth place in the men's sprint at the London 2012 Velodrome on Sunday.

Azizul was reduced to the fifth-eighth place playoff after having had to accept that Jason Kenny was in a class of his own after the Briton produced two outstanding races to send the Malaysian packing in the quarter-finals.

Azizulhasni Awang is Malaysia's last real medal hope in the London Olympics.

Though Azizul's two races showed he had put much thought into how to match Kenny, the Beijing Olympic silver medallist proved just why he had been picked ahead of defending champion Chris Hoy by British coaches for the sprint.

Azizul also failed to improve on his eighth-placed finish achieved in Beijing in the fifth-eighth race and will be hoping for better luck in the keirin, which will be contested on Tuesday.

The keirin is Malaysia's last real chance of adding to the silver Lee Chong Wei won in the men's singles at the Wembley Arena on Sunday, although there is still hope that diver Pandelela Rinong will produce something remarkable in the 10m platform on Wednesday.

Lee Hup Wei's best jump in the qualification was 2.16m.

There was disaster in track and field, where Jamaica's Usain Bolt retained his 100m title with a 9.63s run at the Olympic Stadium, as men's high jumper Lee Hup Wei and women's 400m hurdler Noraseela Khalid failed to use the opportunity to set national records.

Hup Wei produced a best jump of 2.16m when he needed to register 2.26m to qualify. It was a poor effort considering that the Malaysian's national record is 2.27m.

Noraseela didn't have much to be happy for after finishing last in her 400m hurdles heat.

Noraseela also had an outing to forget, clocking 1.00:16s in heat two to finish last in the field of nine athletes. Her national record is 56.02s.

Hup Wei and Noraseela were in London as wild card entries.




Vijesh Rai @ NST

Gagal Raih Emas, Chong Wei Tetap Dianggap Wira


KUALA LUMPUR, 6 Ogos (Bernama) -- Meskipun gagal dalam misi membawa pulang emas pertama negara di temasya Olimpik London, perseorangan badminton negara Datuk Lee Chong Wei tetap meraih sokongan rakyat Malaysia.

Bekas pemain perseorangan kebangsaan Ong Ewe Hock berkata Juara All-England 2010, 2011 itu boleh dianggap sebagai wira negara.

"Pada pemerhatian saya Chong Wei telah bermain dengan baik sekali, namun saya juga berpendapat masih banyak ruang untuk beliau perbaiki dan beliau perlu mengasah lagi kelebihan yang ada padanya," katanya kepada Bernama di sini hari ini.

Chong Wei, yang turun sebagai pilihan utama kejohanan, membawa pulang perak setelah tewas 21-15, 10-21, 19-21 kepada jaguh China Lin Dan pada perlawanan akhir badminton perseorangan lelaki di Arena Wembley, London semalam.

Keputusan itu mengulangi pencapaian di Beijing empat tahun lepas apabila beliau turut kecundang pada lawan yang sama.

Pemain dari Pulau Pinang itu nyata kecewa dengan kekalahan tersebut dan meminta maaf kepada rakyat Malaysia menerusi pesanan ringkas "I'm sorry" menerusi laman twitternya.

Berdasarkan tinjauan Bernama pada laman web sosial seperti Facebook dan Twitter, rakyat Malaysia amnya tidak menyalahkan atlet itu dan menganggap beliau telah melakukan yang terbaik.

Antaranya Mhh Meow (Mohd Hilmie Husin) yang menulis di laman Facebook beliau "tak mengapa Datuk Lee Chong Wei, semangat melawan itu penting, tidak perlu malu, kami tidak ada yg lebih baik dari anda."

Hady Abdul Hamid pula menulis "Kalau korang sokong LCW (Lee Chong Wei), pergi beli BR (Baskin Robin) sendiri laa".

Tidak ketinggalan menunjukkan sokongan pemain skuash wanita nombor satu dunia Datuk Nicol Ann David yang menulis menerusi laman Facebook beliau, "such an amazing effort from our Malaysian Lee Chong Wei in the badminton finals! We're all so proud of you!" (usaha yang begitu mengagumkan daripada pemain Malaysia kita Lee Chong Wei pada perlawanan akhir badminton! Kami semua amat bangga dengan anda!)

Sementara itu bekas pemain beregu kebangsaan Razif Sidek berkata keputusan Chong Wei untuk tidak lagi menyertai Olimpik mungkin akan menyebabkan rakyat Malaysia terpaksa menunggu lebih lama untuk mendapatkan emas Olimpik.

"Itu terpulang pada Chong Wei. Namun jika beliau berundur, kita masih ketiadaan pemain yang boleh menggantikan beliau," katanya yang juga merupakan pemenang pingat pertama Olimpik negara di Barcelona 1992.

Beliau yang ketika itu bergandingan dengan abangnya Jailani Sidek meraih gangsa menerusi acara beregu lelaki.

Katanya lagi Persatuan Badminton Malaysia (BAM) tidak boleh lagi berdiam diri dan perlu segera bertindak merombak semula program prestasi tinggi badan induk itu dalam usaha melahirkan pemain badminton setaraf Chong Wei.

Chong Wei akan tiba di tanah air 7.30 pagi esok.

-- BERNAMA

Olimpik: Harapan Emas Kini Dibahu Mohd Azizulhasni Pula


LONDON, 6 Ogos (Bernama) -- Selepas sandaran utama emas negara, Datuk Lee Chong Wei sekadar meraih perak dari temasya Olimpik 2012, sasaran emas kini tertumpu kepada pelumba berbasikal trek Mohd Azizulhasni Awang yang akan memulakan acara keirin, di Velodrome London, esok.

Pelumba berusia 24 tahun dari Terengganu yang digelar 'Pocketrocketman' itu semalam terlepas pingat selepas menduduki tangga ke lapan keseluruhan daripada acara pecut individu.

Chong Wei kalah di final badminton perseorangan lelaki kepada musuh ketatnya, Lin Dan dari China dengan mata 21-15, 10-21, 19-21 untuk meraih pingat perak, sekali gus menyamai pencapaiannya di edisi Beijing 2008.

Mohd Azizulhasni yang menyedari beban mendapatkan emas tersebut kini dipikulnya berkata dia menghormati harapan 28 juta rakyat Malaysia itu.

"Saya sendiri mahukan pingat emas tersebut tetapi misi lebih penting untuk mendapatkannya bagi rakyat Malaysia," katanya kepada pemberita, di sini Isnin.

Sejak mula menyertai temasya Olimpik di Melbourne pada 1956, Malaysia belum lagi memperoleh pingat emas.

Hanya pasangan beregu Cheah Soon Kit/Yap Kim Hock dan perseorangan lelaki, Chong Wei (Beijing 2008 dan London 2012) yang berada di final acara masing-masing hampir meraih pingat tersebut tetapi cuma beroleh perak.

Razif dan Jalani Sidek menyumbangkan pingat pertama Malaysia dari Olimpik, satu gangsa daripada temasya di Barcelona pada 1992 manakala adik mereka Rashid juga menyumbangkan gangsa dalam perseorangan lelaki dari Atlanta 1996.

Mohd Azizulhasni yang diberi rehat sehari tidak akan berkayuh hari ini tetapi akan berbincang dengan jurulatihnya dari Australia, John Beasley untuk mencongak strategi dalam acara keirin esok.

"Kami telah melakar strategi awal terutama bila berdepan pelumba ternama dunia seperti pelumba tuan rumah, Chris Hoy yang juga pemenang tiga pingat emas dari edisi Beijing," katanya.

Di Beijing empat tahun lepas, Mohd Azizulhasni melepasi peringkat suku akhir dan mendapat tempat ke tujuh dalam penentuan bagi tangga kelima hingga lapan.

Sementara itu, pengurus pasukan Datuk Naim Mohamad mengakui sasaran sebenar pingat daripada acara berbasikal trek ialah menerusi acara keirin.

Walaupun Mohd Azizulhasni diletakkan sebagai pelumba utama acara pecut individu dan keirin, sasaran sebenar pingat adalah dari acara keirin, katanya.

Naim berkata selepas Mohd Azizulhasni terlepas peluang meraih pingat dalam acara pecut semalam, Beasley menasihatkan pelumba itu tidak mengerah sepenuh tenaga dalam penentuan tempat ke lima hingga ke lapan.

"Beasley mahukan Mohd Azizulhasni menyimpan tenaga untuk acara keirin. Potensinya untuk meraih pingat amat besar dalam acara itu," katanya.

Kesungguhan dan prestasi semasa Mohd Azizulhasni, katanya, dapat dibuktikan dengan catatannya sewaktu sesi kelayakan acara pecut, dua hari lepas.

Pelumba itu memperbaharui rekod bagi acara pecut di Malaysia dengan catatan 10.030 saat berbanding rekod lama yang dicatatnya 10.1 di edisi Beijing, empat tahun lepas.



Daripada Zulhilmi Supaat -- BERNAMA

Cyclist Azizulhasni To Spearhead Country's Gold Medal Quest After Chong Wei's Failure


LONDON, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The country's gold medal hopes will now rest on the shoulders of cyclist Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, after Datuk Lee Chong Wei lost to China's Lin Dan in the men's singles badminton final, last night.

The attention of the nation, still expecting a first ever gold medal from the Olympics, will now shift to the London Velodrome where Azizulhasni will be competing in the keirin event tomorrow.

Just like Chong Wei, the 24-year-old cyclist from Terengganu, dubbed the 'Pocketrocketman', lost his opportunity to win a medal, let alone the gold, when he lost in the men's Sprint event at the quarterfinal stage.

Realising the expectation of the 28 million Malaysians, Azizulhasni said he respected the wishes of the entire Malaysian population and the responsibility that he would have to shoulder now after Chong Wei's defeat.

"I myself want to win a gold medal badly but more importantly, the bigger mission is to win a gold for the people of Malaysia," he told reporters here today.

Since 1956, only shuttlers in the men's doubles, Cheah Soon Kit/Yap Kim Hock (Atlanta, 1996) and men's singles, Datuk Lee Chong Wei (Beijing 2008), have come close to clinching the gold but ended up with silver medals.

The Sidek brothers, Razif and Jalani, contributed Malaysia's first Olympic medal with a bronze at the 1992 Barcelona Games while their younger brother Rashid took home a bronze from the men's singles at the same Games.

Azizulhasni who will have a rest day today after the Sprint event yesterday, will be discussing the best possible strategy in the keirin event with head coach John Beasley, especially when facing world champion and defending champion Sir Chris Hoy of Great Britain.

"We have discussed the early strategy, especially when facing Chris Hoy who won three gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and who will have a strong backing from the home fans," he said.

In Beijing, four years ago, Azizulhasni managed seventh spot in the event.

Meanwhile, cycling team manager Datuk Naim Mohamad said though Azizulhasni was entered as the main rider for both the Sprint and keirin events, the main medal target was on keirin.

From Zulhilmi Supaat -- BERNAMA

Cyclist Azizulhasni To Spearhead Country's Gold Medal Quest After Chong Wei's Failure


LONDON, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The country's gold medal hopes will now rest on the shoulders of cyclist Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, after Datuk Lee Chong Wei lost to China's Lin Dan in the men's singles badminton final, last night.

The attention of the nation, still expecting a first ever gold medal from the Olympics, will now shift to the London Velodrome where Azizulhasni will be competing in the keirin event tomorrow.

Just like Chong Wei, the 24-year-old cyclist from Terengganu, dubbed the 'Pocketrocketman', lost his opportunity to win a medal, let alone the gold, when he lost in the men's Sprint event at the quarterfinal stage.

Realising the expectation of the 28 million Malaysians, Azizulhasni said he respected the wishes of the entire Malaysian population and the responsibility that he would have to shoulder now after Chong Wei's defeat.

"I myself want to win a gold medal badly but more importantly, the bigger mission is to win a gold for the people of Malaysia," he told reporters here today.

Since 1956, only shuttlers in the men's doubles, Cheah Soon Kit/Yap Kim Hock (Atlanta, 1996) and men's singles, Datuk Lee Chong Wei (Beijing 2008), have come close to clinching the gold but ended up with silver medals.

The Sidek brothers, Razif and Jalani, contributed Malaysia's first Olympic medal with a bronze at the 1992 Barcelona Games while their younger brother Rashid took home a bronze from the men's singles at the same Games.

Azizulhasni who will have a rest day today after the Sprint event yesterday, will be discussing the best possible strategy in the keirin event with head coach John Beasley, especially when facing world champion and defending champion Sir Chris Hoy of Great Britain.

"We have discussed the early strategy, especially when facing Chris Hoy who won three gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and who will have a strong backing from the home fans," he said.

In Beijing, four years ago, Azizulhasni managed seventh spot in the event.

Meanwhile, cycling team manager Datuk Naim Mohamad said though Azizulhasni was entered as the main rider for both the Sprint and keirin events, the main medal target was on keirin.

From Zulhilmi Supaat -- BERNAMA

Chong Wei's pride in defeat

LEE Chong Wei may have fallen short but he walked tall at the Wembley Arena on Sunday.

Lin Dan may have stopped Chong Wei yet again from becoming the Olympic champion, and in doing so kept Malaysia waiting for gold, but no one could fault the two-time silver medallist for his effort.

Having been blown away by Lin Dan when they met at the same stage in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Chong Wei produced a near perfect performance in Sunday's final but luck deserted him when he needed it most.

Lee Chong Wei with his London Olympics silver medal. Pix: Khairul Ghazali

"I knew that the final would require me to produce my best and despite the defeat, I did just that but couldn't find a way past Lin Dan yet again," said Chong Wei, who shed tears as the flags were raised during the victory ceremony.

Although the Jalur Gemilang was hoisted, for the second successive time following two consecutive Olympics (Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004) of national athletes failing to achieve it, Chong Wei's regret was that he failed in his bid for the Negaraku to be heard for the first time at a medal ceremony.

A dejected Chong Wei after Lin Dan won the final 15-21, 21-10, 21-19 at the Wembley Arena.


"This will be my biggest regret as my condition improved dramatically with each passing match. I took to the court against Lin Dan as confident as I had ever felt as I had nothing to lose. I felt no pressure as I didn't expect that I would play as well as I eventually did in the Olympics," said Chong Wei.

The ankle injury Chong Wei suffered during the Thomas Cup had threatened to derail his Olympic bid but the Malaysian said the two weeks of intensive training in Bath had helped him tremendously.

"After the first match (against Ville Lang), my confidence was boosted and I resolved that I had to make the final. I am sorry I failed to win the gold but I tried my best."

Rashid Sidek and Tey Seu Bock, the two coaches who played vital roles in getting Chong Wei ready for the final, offer words of consolation to the shuttler after his defeat.


That he did and Malaysia can only hope that his indomitable spirit serves as an inspiration to the young athletes out there for the nation needs more of them to ensure that the Olympic challenge comes from more quarters and not just from one individual, as was the case in Beijing with Chong Wei.

London isn't over yet but for the moment, Chong Wei is Malaysia's only medallist and he deserves all the praise he can get.



Vijesh Rai @ NST

OLIMPIK: Saya Minta Maaf Kepada Rakyat Malaysia - Chong Wei


LONDON, 5 Ogos (Bernama) -- "Saya minta maaf kepada rakyat Malaysia kerana masih gagal menghadiahkan pingat emas buat kali kedua," kata pemain perseorangan utama negara Datuk Lee Chong Wei.

Begitulah reaksi pemain nombor dua dunia itu ketika ditemui pemberita selepas perlawanan akhir perseorangan lelaki Sukan Olimpik 2012 apabila tumpas 21-15, 10-21, 19-21 kepada pemain nombor satu dunia, Lin Dan dari China dalam masa 79 minit.

Chong Wei berkata tiada siapa tahu penderitaan dan pengorbanannya beraksi di Arena Wembley terutama selepas pulih daripada kecederaan buku lali kanan yang dialaminya semasa Piala Thomas pada Mei lepas.

"Saya terpaksa berehat hampir dua bulan selepas kecederaan itu sedangkan Sukan Olimpik semakin hampir. Tekanan bagi mendapatkan emas semakin kuat tetapi kecederaan menghalang saya untuk berlatih," katanya.

Beliau berkata dia hanya mempunyai tempoh dua minggu berlatih sepenuhnya ketika menjalani latihan fasa akhir di University of Bath, dekat sini sebelum beraksi di Arena Wembley.

"Di University of Bath, baru saya dapat berjoging, melakukan latihan di gimnasium dan latihan berat lain.

"Prestasi ketika itu dapat diterjemahkan bila saya terpaksa bermain di rubber-set ketika menentang pemain tidak ternama, Ville Lang dari Finland dalam perlawanan peringkat Kumpulan A," katanya.

Pada perlawanan itu, Chong Wei menang 21-8, 14-21, 21-11.

Mengenai perlawanan menentang Lin Dan hari ini, Chong Wei mengakui pemain dari Tembok Besar China itu berada dalam kelasnya tersendiri dan masih sukar digugat.

"Kehadiran Lin Dan memaksa saya berusaha lebih kuat untuk menewaskannya. Saya rasa Lin Dan juga menghargai kehadiran saya yang selalu membayanginya," kata Chong Wei.

Beliau berkata Sukan Komanwel di Glassgow, Scotland pada 2014 mungkin menjadi temasya terakhirnya.

"Umur saya sudah 30 tahun. Olimpik di Brazil empat tahun lagi dan usia saya sudah tua," katanya secara berseloroh.

Sementara itu, Ketua Kontinjen Malaysia ke Olimpik 2012, Tun Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid menyifatkan pencapaian Chong Wei seperti 'hampir mencapai puncak Everest'.

"Dia bermain amat baik dan telah mengeluarkan segala kebolehan dan pengalamannya namun Lin Dan pemain yang lebih baik," katanya.

Ketua Pengarah Majlis Sukan Negara (MSN) Datuk Seri Zolkples Embong berkata kekalahan Chong Wei amat menyedihkan tetapi tidak menganggapnya sebagai satu kegagalan.

"Chong Wei telah berikan yang terbaik berbanding ketika pertemuan kedua-dua pemain itu di Beijing. Dia cuma tidak bernasib baik," katanya.

Daripada Zulhilmi Supaat -- BERNAMA
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