SEA Games "Its time for Malaysia to go 1000 - up in GOLD medals"

Malaysia sport has gone places in the past decade in a way which few would have imagined possible when the first eager steps towards an Olympic Games debut were taken in 1956.

The first Olympic held in the southern hemisphere in Melbourne, Australia, that year started Malaysia (Malaya) on the great and exciting adventure of international sport.

Malaysians have carried their flag far and wide across the globe. From everywhere the reports have been good. Malaysian teams have always conducted themselves with dignity, often with distinction.

Malaysian Contingent at the Opening Ceremony, Bangkok 1959

From the first edition in Bangkok 1959 till the 24th edition Korat 2007 SEA Games, Malaysia already successful won with total 913 GOLD medals.

The need at Vientiane 2009, 25th edition of SEA Games will be 87 GOLD medals to reach the new levels of achievement of Malaysia in SEA Games.

Winning medal, 1st SEAP Games Bangkok 1959

Gold, Silver & Bronze medal, 24th SEA Games Korat 2007.

Perhaps there will be some magic in numbers, a thrilling coincidence. The possibility has added spice and purpose to Malaysia's preparations for the Games.

If the Tan Sri Tunku Imran, who is president of the Olympic Council of Malaysia, is present to see the 1000th GOLD medal being won and is invited to perform the rostrum ceremony, it will be a great moment in Malaysian sports history.

Malaysian Contingent at the Opening Ceremony, 24th SEA Games Korat 2007.

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"Menteri Belia dan Sukan mahu jagoan negara terpilih nanti beraksi dengan komitmen tinggi memburu pingat emas walaupun difahamkan edisi kali ini menggugurkan banyak acara yang sebelum ini menjadi lubuk emas buat kontinjen negara."
Berita Harian - 18 Jun 2009

87 GOLD... Possible or not?