PUTRAJAYA, Nov 11 — National sepak takraw player Mohammad Syahir Mohd Rosdi described the increase in the Sports Victory Reward Scheme (Shakam) for team events as a fresh morale boost for athletes to continue pursuing success on the international stage.
Mohammad Syahir said he and his teammates were deeply touched by the government’s decision to increase the reward for team event gold medal winners at the Asian Games, Asian Para Games and Commonwealth Games from RM15,000 to RM40,000 per athlete.
The national first-choice tekong said the decision not only provided more equitable recognition for current athletes but could also attract younger generations to take up team sports.
“Alhamdulillah, we received a very positive decision. I was personally stunned and did not know what to say, as the Minister (Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari) had really taken this matter to heart.
