<p /><p>KUALA LUMPUR: Their days of competing for the country may be over, but they have not been forgotten.
Key takeaways
Ten athletes and former stars received a Deepavali boost from 100PLUS, NSC, and Yakeb, recognizing their contributions to Malaysian sport.
- Ten athletes and former stars received recognition and support ahead of Deepavali.
- The gesture included four active athletes and six retired stars.
- Former athletes expressed gratitude for being remembered and supported.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Their days of competing for the country may be over, but they have not been forgotten.
Ten national athletes and former stars received a Deepavali boost from 100PLUS, the National Sports Council (NSC) and the National Athletes' Welfare Foundation (Yakeb), ahead of tomorrow's Festival of Lights.
The contribution went to four active athletes and six retired stars, recognising their sacrifices and contributions to Malaysian sport.
For former athletes, the gesture carried special meaning, particularly for those who have been away from competitive sport for years.