6.1 The Language of Sport

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This Sarawak diver won Malaysia’s first-ever Olympic medal in diving at the 2012 London Olympics. Who is she?

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Pandelela Rinong

(She won bronze in the 10m platform, making history for Malaysia in diving.)

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He is Malaysia’s most famous badminton player, once ranked World No. 1 for 349 weeks. Who is he?

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Datuk Lee Chong Wei
(He won three Olympic silver medals and is considered a badminton legend.)

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She is Malaysia’s squash queen, an 8-time World Champion from Penang. Who is she?

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Datuk Nicol David

(She was ranked World No. 1 in squash for nine years in a row.)

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This cyclist from Terengganu is known as “The Pocket Rocketman.” Who is he?

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Azizulhasni Awang
(He won an Olympic bronze and silver in track cycling.)

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This Sarawak sprinter was once called “The Flying Dayak” and Malaysia’s fastest man. Who is he?

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Watson Nyambek
(He broke Malaysia’s 100m record in the 1990s and became a household name.)

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This sprinter from Malacca is the current “Fastest Man in Malaysia.” Who is he?

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Khairul Hafiz Jantan
(He broke Watson Nyambek’s 100m record in 2016.)

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This Sarawakian para-athlete won Malaysia’s first-ever Paralympic gold in powerlifting at Tokyo 2020. Who is he?

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Bonnie Bunyau Gustin

(He lifted 228 kg in the men’s 72kg category, making history for Malaysia.)

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This Malaysian badminton player won the All England Open 2021 men’s singles title. Who is he?

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Lee Zii Jia
(He became the first Malaysian since Lee Chong Wei to win the All England, one of the most prestigious badminton tournaments.)

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This swimmer from Sarawak represented Malaysia at the Rio Olympics. Who is he?

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Welson Sim
(He specializes in freestyle and is one of Malaysia’s top swimmers.)

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This Malaysian female bowler has won many world titles. Who is she?

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Shalin Zulkifli

(She is one of Malaysia’s most successful bowlers.)