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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

TSS SELANGOR, CAME, SAW AND CONQUERED

TSS SELANGOR THE OVERALL CHAMPIONS WRESTING THE DATO CHU CUP

Tengku Shakrinal Shah / Tengku Sulaiman Shah Selangor (TSS) made a memorable debut in the 17^th Royal Selangor Datuk Chu Ah Nge International Juniors Soccer tournament at RSC Mont Kiara Sports Annex grounds when they wrested the challenge trophy from six-time champions Junior Soccer School League (JSSL).

TSS Selangor were adjudged the overall champion for the Datuk Cup after winning three (U-10, U-14, and U-16) of the five age-group categories in the tournament.

(Competing teams collect points at all age groups, namely the Under-8s, Under-10s, Under-12s, Under-14s, and Under-16s, with the Dato’ Chu Ah Nge Challenge Trophy being presented to the team that has the highest cumulative point score at the end of the tournament.)

TSS also had the honour of bagging the individual honours for the Man of the match in the final for U-10 (Yohgin Nangannathan) U-14 (Dayyan Nazrin and U-16 (Mohd Ammar Hariz Norzait and Tournament Best Player for U-10 (Yang Mulia Tengku Sulaiman) and U-16 (Khalish Fakhry Mohd Raslan).

JSSL entered three finals (U-8, U-10, and U-14) but sadly lost all three, including two finals to TSS Selangor.

For TSS Selangor U-10 team, it was their second victory in as many days, having won the National Football Development Programme (NFDP) Grand final on Saturday.

“We have two sets of U-10 teams, and yesterday one team won the NFDP title, and today the other team won here,” explained team manager Kamaruddin Omar.

“The team that won the NFDP was the Petaling Putra NFDP team, which comprised all of our players from TSS.

“It is a great debut for us, having won three age-groups and the overall title. We came to this tournament with an open mind as we heard JSSL has been dominant in the tournament over the years, and there are many strong teams competing.

“But we are glad that we managed to stand out and triumph." ”

Kamaruddin, who is affectionately called Dino, said he has been the manager of the team since the Academy was formed in 2019 by Tengku Shakirinal Shah (son of Tengku Laksamana Selangor, Tengku Sulaiman Shah).

“Our teams normally compete overseas, and this is a rare occasion we are competing at home. But we are very impressed with the organisation of the Datuk Chu tournament, which is of international standard,” said Kamaruddin.

TSS had just returned from competing in the Gothia Cup in Sweden and Dana Cup in Denmark, where their U-11 and U-12 teams emerged as champions.

“This year alone, we have won 28 titles, and in 16 finals, we had both TSS teams in the final,” said Kamaruddin.

TSS Academy, which utilises the Panasonic grounds in Shah Alam for training, has four coaches who handle approximately 100 children, and it is free of charge.

Indeed, a noble deed, and TSS Selangor is making waves.

The Datuk Chu Cup this year added another feather in their cap as they had the presence of the Crown Prince of Brunei, Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni Hassanal Bolkiah, whose son and nephew were turning out for Brazilian Football Academy Brunei (BFA) Azul and Tengku Laksamana Selangor, Tengku Sulaiman Shah from TSS, and his son Tengku Shakirinal Shah, who was also playing for TSS.

While JSSL had to settle for bridesmaid titles this year, they made a significant impact in the tournament, and their longstanding relationship with RSC has seen them enter into a partnership with RSC.

JSSL has graciously offered free entries to the JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7s tournament to all champions of the five categories of the 17^th RSC-Dato’ Chu Ah Nge International Junior Soccer Tournament 2023.

The JSSL international tournament will be held from March 28^th to March 31st,2024.

“We look forward to the continued collaboration for the upcoming edition of our tournament,” said Datuk Gerald Rakish Kumar, the organizing chairman.

The other winners, besides TSS were U-8 Euro Soccer Singapore and U-12 Bintang Biru Penang.

A total of 81 teams and 972 children competing in this year’s Datuk Chu tournament this year.

Host Royal Selangor Club had the consolation of winning the U-8 plate title.

Other previous champions competing this year who missed out on capturing the Datuk Chu Cup were Bintang Baru from Penang (2006, 2007 and 2013), CIMB -YFA (2009- 2012 & 2014), and host Royal Selangor Club (2008).

Every edition of the tournament has never failed to unveil rising stars among these youngsters, and this year was no different.

BRIEF ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT

The RSC Dato’ Chu Ah Nge International Junior Soccer Tournament is a flagship event in the Royal Selangor Club (RSC)’s annual sporting calendar.

Initially launched in 2005 as an opportunity to provide a competitive environment for all age group teams in the Royal Selangor Club, the tournament has since grown rapidly to include teams from around the region. Through the benevolence of the club’s Past-President Dato Chu Ah Nge, the inaugural tournament was a success amongst the participants, both players and coaches and have since organised it as an annual tournament.

This tournament has been acclaimed as one of the premier grassroots junior soccer tournaments in the region and has been gaining popularity every year since its 1^st edition. It has continued to attract a large number of teams from well-known clubs and associations from around this region. This grassroots tournament requires participating teams, clubs and soccer academies to compete in all Five (5) age groups. Competing teams collect points at all age groups, namely the Under-8’s, Under-10’s, Under-12’s, Under-14’s and Under-16’s, with the Dato’ Chu Ah Nge Challenge Trophy being presented to the team that has the highest cumulative point score at the end of the tournament.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Grassroots the way forward

Grassroots the way

forward

apakhabartv Sport December 2, 2023 4 Minutes

https://apakhabartv.com/2023/12/02/grassroots-the-way-forward/

IT was a great grassroots-level event for football, with about 1,000 children competing in the 17 th edition Datuk Chu Ah Nge International Junior Soccer tournament at the club’s Sports Annex in Bukit Kiara, there were no talent scouts present to spot these young stars.

Former international defender Datuk Santokh Singh, who took time to come and witness these kids in action, expressed the same sentiments when he said, “Where are the talent scouts? Busy looking for heritage players!

“Who says there is no talent in Malaysia? These are the talents of the future. They need to be spotted early and nurtured,” he said with deep regret.

Indeed, this is the 17 th edition of the tournament, and it is rare to see any talent scouts at this tournament.

At least six to seven players from the Royal Selangor Club Junior Soccer Development Programme from this tournament in the last ten years have graduated to play for teams in the M-League.

Several other players from clubs and academies who competed in this tournament have also graduated into the M-League teams.

Is the Datuk Chu tournament not on the radar of not only the FA of Malaysia but State FA and club talent scouts?

*Participants of the RSC Datuk Chu International Junior Soccer Tournament.*

Or is there no talent scouts with these organisations?

The Minister of Sports, who took time off her busy schedule to be the guest of honour of the Datuk Chu tournament this morning, pledged RM20,000 to defray the cost of organising the tournament.

Definitely, she saw something worthy of this tournament to gain support from the Ministry.

She also noted that girls were also participants of this tournament and said in her speech, “This is a great event for grassroots, and I am happy to see girls too are competing. This is a boost for women’s football.”

A total of 81 teams and 972 players from clubs and academies are competing in 5 age groups – Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16.

The two-day tournament has teams from Singapore, Brunei, Maldives, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam competing besides Malaysia.

Hannah also acknowledged the parents present and their support to allow their children to pursue their dreams in the game.

However, Hannah reminded parents to ensure that the clubs and academies they send their children to are registered to enjoy tax exemption for assessment.

In September in Kota Kinabalu, Hannah first announced that parents who send their children for sports training or undergo such activity themselves might qualify for personal tax relief starting next year.

She had said this could be among the ways to encourage parents to send their kids for training, which would, in turn, help sports development in the country.

During Budget 2024 announcement, the Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, announced a tax exemption for lifestyle-related purchases of sports equipment and activities, limited to RM1,000, which also extends to expenses related to sports training.

This is something that can be taken advantage of by everyone as any coaching, training, or lessons qualify for the tax exemption.

“The aim of such a tax exemption is that it encourage parents to invest in sports for their children and in doing so will boost the sports industry,” she said.

“To the parents present here today, I would like to thank you for investing time and money for your children, and I hope that this incentive will be beneficial to you,” she added.

*Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh with officials from RSC, players, parent and sponsor of the Datuk Chu International Junior Soccer tournament.*

When the Minister sees something good in this tournament and throws her support behind it, it should open the eyes who are blind to this tournament.

Even the FA of Malaysia believes that every journey in football begins at the grassroots.

At the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), they believe that football is for everyone. Football can be played by everyone regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnic or social background, and level of fitness. It can be played everywhere and anywhere.

Football is a school of life. Fair play, team spirit, and camaraderie are just a few of the many values advocated by football. Football is also fun! Having fun is the most important thing in football. Coaches teach the game, not victory at all costs.

Grassroots football must be simple, exciting, and rewarding for children.

All FAM’s grassroots initiatives are in line with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Grassroots Charter, an endorsement tool, which is to support Member Associations in their core task of implementing grassroots programs and activities which will achieve grassroots growth in Malaysian Football.

Their new grassroots brand, SupaRimau, is designed to raise the standards of football academies in the country. SupaRimau is one of FAM’s initiatives that are in line with the F: 30 Roadmap, to build character and encourage children to pursue their sporting passion with the right attitude.

This initiative will be a platform to serve and offer our children a safe and positive environment, an opportunity to showcase their talents, gain match experience, and most importantly, a fun place for them to enjoy football.

They have also introduced grassroots coaching course to ensure quality coaching is introduced at the lowest level.

*Datuk Santokh Singh assisting with the draw.*

FAM have also introduced SupaRimau Charter (Grassroots Charter) aiming to promote mass participation among football academies and also desires to support them in preparing high-quality grassroots activities for the many young players in Malaysia.

“This initiative is FAM’s commitment to expanding its involvement at the grassroots level, which will raise the standards of all football academies and the quality of their programmes,” said Datuk Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin, President of FAM.

FAM SupaRimau Charter has an accreditation and evaluation system process that aims to standardise the academys structure and processes.

With such emphasis to move forward in the game, we certainly need to go back to school to move forward.

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Road to gold starts at grassroots

Road to gold starts at

grassroots

apakhabartv Uncategorized November 19, 2023 5 Minutes

MILO is synonymous with grassroots development and schools for more than 70 years. They are the unsung heroes of many of our sports boys and girls who have become state and national athletes.

They are a shining example of how corporate support and sponsorship have played a huge part in the development of sports in the country.

Of late, we have had other corporate organisations coming forward to lend a hand to support and promote sports, but Milo contribution is far more reaching in grassroots development.

*Dina Rizal right with a Cricket programme.*

From the days when we recognised them being at our school meets with Milo vans to give out free cups of cold Milo, they have evolved to become a major player in promoting sports at the grassroots level, working with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders in their various programmes.

Milo have themselves ventured out to organise programmes, especially in reaching out to remote areas.

They also partner with stakeholders like the Olympic Council of Malaysia, national sports associations, clubs, academies, and communities in activating sports activities nationwide with the objective of promoting an active lifestyle.

Milo are involved in a mind-boggling 16,000 events average per year.

They have a dedicated team headed by innovative and dynamic individuals for the last four decades, known by the title of sports marketing and sponsorship managers, such as the late Leonard Wee Chen Liang, Dina Rizal, Ng Ping Loong and currently Kerwin Lim.

*Leonard sharing some of his old collections of his days with Nestle with Ping Loong.*

Together with their team of dedicated personnel, they have moved by leaps and bounds.

Milo is firm believer that sports are a great teacher. Sports is a great teacher in teaching life values that will lead to lifelong success, like leadership, teamwork, perseverance, providing a platform to experience winning and, most importantly, failure too, being defeated, how to manage emotions, never give up and come back stronger.

*A rare picture of three stalwarts of Milo programmes for over four decades second from left Kerwin, Dina Rizal and Ng Ping Loong at a Milo programme.*

Sports have the transformative power to change a person, a family, a society, a nation, and the world. The best way and time to start is from the grassroots, which have seen a lot of evidence.

Among the Milo owned programmes include:

Milo Hidup Bola Futsal Carnival – 18 years:

Provide quality platform for more than 8,000 young futsal players per year. This carnival has engaged more than 140,000 young futsal players since it inception. A tournament for young players to hone their skills. Many futsal/football stars have been discovered, such as Arif Aiman (JDT), Nik Akif (Penang FC), Muhd Asri (PDRM), Shivan (Perak FC), Feroz Baharuddin (JDT) and Sa’ap Baharom, U12 player who was drafted to join Akademi JDT, was also playing in the tournament before beginning his journey with the club.

Milo Champions Clinic:

Sports clinic helps young Malaysians learn to play sports (First Touch concept) in the right manner in 8 sessions. Working with National Sports Association and prominent coaches to develop quality coaching modules for sports clinics. With coaches like Chiew Chun Yong (futsal), Azman Adnan (football), Rashid Sidek and Daphne Ng (badminton), MABA (basketball), Tai Beng Hai (hockey, Nazmizan Mohamed (athletics).

Milo Junior Champions League (community football):

a 3-season league that works with academies. More than 10,000 junior players playing in the 9 months long league.
Creating a continuous platform for young children to play.

With partners:

OCM and the Paralympic Council of Malaysia are supporting Malaysia Contingent to multi-sport event. Milo, the longest partner of OCM – 68 years.

Ministry of education:

The main sponsor for MSSM – more than 12,000 athletes per year.
The main sponsor for the MSSM award – rewarding outstanding student athletes, teachers, and coaches. At the same time, it inspires more young children to take up sports.

Milo Senamrobik:

20-minute Senamrobik (Aerobic exercise) with primary school children. Activating 16,000 school children daily.

Supporting other 1Murid 1Sukan initiatives:

Hari Sukan with KPM, Karnival Sukan Perpaduan, Kejohanan sukan Sekolah Pedalaman P2 & P3 Sabah dan Sarawak, Kejohanan Sekolah Murid Orang Asli Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) – supporting their Kids Athletics programme, kids athletic coaching program, national state meets/open, and state meets/open.

Malaysian Amateur Basketball Association (MABA)

National under 15 basketball competition for over 30 years. All current national players played here.

Malaysian Amateur Volleyball Association (MAVA)

National U14 and U16 competitions for over 20 years

Table Tennis Association of Malaysia (TTAM):

National U13 – for over 30 years Co-founder and main sponsor of Sportexcel
creating junior sports circuits for selected sports nationwide.

Milo – Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) integrated a grassroots football development ecosystem.
This partnership has reinvigorated ties between both parties, which began in the late 1980s and 1990s through numerous grassroots football tournaments and championships that kicked off the careers of some of Malaysia’s legendary players.

Now, moving forward with a five-year game plan (2021-2025), Milo and FAM are set to take the future of Malaysia’s football scene to the next level.

Currently, there are 122 academies with 10,000 young players registered under the Suparimau Charter nationwide. The Milo/FAM partnership aims to expand the Suparimau Charter into an ecosystem of 800 academies with 100,000 young players over the next five years.

Concurrently, Milo and FAM are committed to growing the coaching cadre from the current 1,000 who are registered with the various academies nationwide to 5,000 coaches by 2026.

Another feature of the Milo/ FAM partnership is the Milo All Star Challenge, a nationwide online search for Malaysia’s next top freestyle footballers, which culminated in the grand finale.

The top eight finalists were rewarded with the once-in-a-lifetime Milo/ FAM Ultimate Experience to train at a FAM boot camp under the tutelage of national coaches alongside some of their favourite FAM st“rs – another golden opportunity for young Malaysians to springboard their football dreams into reality under this partnership.

The Milo/FAM ecosystem also complements other Milo sports initiatives, most notably the Milo Hidup Bola futsal carnival which has produced some of the country’s finest national footballers in its 16-year history, including National Under-22 Squad rising star Nik Akif Syahiran Nik Mat and Most Valuable Player (National Football Award 2021) Arif Aiman Hanapi. This partnership will help talents discovered through Milo Hidup Bola who wish to pursue a professional football career seamlessly transition into the FAM system.

Worked with more than 20 National Sports Associations to support their junior development programme/competitions.

Indeed, a humongous dedication and achievement by Milo and if only we had other big corporations involved in grassroots development, the future of Malaysian sports would indeed be bright.

But State associations and clubs also have to do their part as the sports belong to them, and they are experts in providing the infrastructure and technical knowledge to make any programme a success.