She explained that experts from Nippon Sports Science University (NSSU) in Japan, which has produced more than 40 Olympic gold medallists.
decision to set the medal target for the 2025 SEA Games based on the total number of medals rather than medal colours was not made independently but guided by recommendations from experts, said Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh.
“This is not Hannah Yeoh’s recommendation. It comes from NSSU, and during our discussions, they asked why Malaysia is still setting medal targets based on colour when other countries have moved away from this approach. “If this approach has proven beneficial for Japan, Australia, and other sports powerhousess, I am willing to give it a chance,“ she said.
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