KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- National waterski queen Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah has been given the green light to compete in four international championships this year as preparation for the 2027 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur and the 2027 World Championships in Australia.
Malaysian Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (MWWF) executive officer Norzeela Sulaiman said the approval was granted by the National Sports Council (MSN) after the federation submitted an application through the 2026 Working Committee Meeting (JKK) held today.
Norzeela said among the tournaments lined up is one in the United States, with the slot allocated to Aaliyah as part of efforts to improve the 22-year-old athlete’s world ranking.
“Of the four championships, one will be in the United States, and we will also involve other national squad members for an event in Putrajaya.
“We are also targeting five gold medals at the SEA Games in Malaysia,” she told reporters after the JKK meeting at MSN here today.
Meanwhile, Norzeela said the national waterski squad will take part in several training camps in Putrajaya under the supervision of an experienced coach from Chile.
“And one international event where we will invite all Southeast Asian countries to take part, which will be in July, God willing,” she said.
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