IPOH: An amicable solution between Lee Zii Jia and the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will be sought, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.
The Youth and Sports Minister mentioned that he’ll personally meet with each BAM and the nation’s No. 1 shuttler, and added that neither the affiliation nor Lee ought to be blamed.
“As the intermediary, I’ll meet with each events to search an amicable solution,” mentioned Ahmad Faizal after flagging off the Queen’s Baton Relay held prior to the start of the Commonwealth Games at Kampung Manjoi right here on Saturday (Jan 22).
Youth and sport minister Datuk Ahmad Faizal Azumu (proper) handing over the Commonwealth Game baton to Malaysia contigent consultant athletes to Birmingham.
Ahmad Faizal had mentioned on Friday (Jan 21) that each BAM and Lee should diligently discover a solution to the problem.
BAM has determined to punish Lee for leaving the Association by asserting that they won’t register the world No. 7 for any of the Badminton World Federation tournaments for 2 years.
On this, Ahmad Faizal mentioned that individuals mustn’t take a look at the two-year match restriction imposed on Lee negatively.
“As talked about on Friday, we want to prioritise the nation’s picture and guarantee it’s protected,” mentioned Ahmad Faizal.
On criticism from the general public over current issues associated to sports activities and athletes, Faizal mentioned he accepts these as a part of a politician’s life.
“Whatever it’s, the minister is the simple goal because the scapegoat. I settle for it as a part of a politicians’ life. However, it’s also up to me because the minister to discover a win-win solution,” mentioned Ahmad Faizal.
He added that what is required will not be mere criticism, however constructive criticism.
On the nation’s goal on the Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham, England from July 28 to Aug 8, Ahmad Faizal mentioned they hoped to do higher than their outing at Gold Coast, Australia in 2018.
“We received seven gold medals, 5 silver and 12 bronze. We will strive to do higher,” he mentioned.
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