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Hannah defends Hamidin amid Paris Olympics kit controversy | Scoop
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh (pic) has offered her backing to Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin amid the controversy over Malaysia’s Olympics kit. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop file pic, June 27, 2024
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Hannah defends Hamidin amid Paris Olympics kit controversy

Sports minister comes out to bat for Malaysia’s chef de mission after calls for his dismissal

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Adam Zamri
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2:48 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has strongly defended Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin, Malaysia’s chef de mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, amid calls for his dismissal over the controversy surrounding the national contingent’s official kit. 

Critics have suggested replacing Hamidin with national squash legend Datuk Nicol Ann David, who currently serves as deputy chef de mission.

“In these social media comments, every time there’s a problem, the solution proposed is to drop the individual involved, and that’s not the right approach,” said Hannah during a press conference at the National Women’s League in Kuala Lumpur today.

“When a team loses, we sack the manager. But what we really need to do is identify the root cause of the problem, and in this case, it’s not Datuk Hamidin. 

“So why should we replace him over a uniform issue?”

Hannah’s remarks follow the uproar caused by the unveiling of the official attire for the Malaysian contingent last Sunday, which has faced widespread disapproval over its look and design. 

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Some of the AI-generated alternative designs for Malaysia’s Olympics kit that have been shared on social media. – Azrinah Abdul Facebook pic, June 27, 2024

The backlash has led to viral photos of AI-generated alternative designs being circulated online, mocking the current design and urging the Youth and Sports Ministry and the Olympic Council of Malaysia to consider new options for the country’s Olympics-bound athletes.

In response to the controversy, Hannah assured that the criticised kit would not be used for the Games opening ceremony parade on July 26. 

She confirmed that the Malaysian contingent would be outfitted in alternative attire for the parade, designed by a local designer. – June 27, 2024

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