ISSUE OF CURRENT SPORTS IN MALAYSIA

 

Abuses of Power Relative to Elite Athletes

Elite athletes frequently face demands and expectations that are much higher than those placed on most of the general public. Elite athletes frequently experience problems that are known to have an impact on their bodies or thoughts. For instance, some athletes face emotional abuse or harassment because of receiving such severe punishment from their coaches or parents. Parents and coaches can potentially mistreat elite athletes' bodies in a variety of ways. It can be difficult to distinguish between an eating issue and efforts to keep one's physique in peak performance-able condition. While it is more usual for male sportsmen to want to acquire weight by increasing muscular weight and density, female athletes frequently strive to restrict weight growth. Like this, great athletes must tread carefully to avoid overtraining. However, this demographic might also be home to even more extreme cases of abuse, such as sexual assault or harassment. In this study, the numerous types of power abuses that can occur often among top athletes will be the subject of a literature review.

There is a thin line between strictly functional behaviour and clinically relevant eating, but it is frequently seen in a variety of top sports, notably leanness sports, where controlling body weight is essential for high peak performance. According to estimates, female elite athletes are a demographic that is more vulnerable to developing eating disorders while participating in elite sports, as well as in competition and afterwards in life. Inconsistent findings were observed in a meta-analysis of weight-control behaviour that varied according to age, gender, and the sport that was played.

Many sports are referred to as "leanness sports," where participants are required to have a lean physique to compete at their highest levels. For instance, extremely low body fat levels are anticipated of sprinters and long-distance runners, but not of athletes who compete in sports like shot-putting, golf, or baseball, which do not depend on leanness. It can be challenging to identify eating disorders (EDs) in professional athletes since many people may think their eating habits are in line with what the activity requires or may ignore weight changes for similar reasons. Furthermore, elite athletes may also fail to report any ED behaviours for fear of reprisal such as not being allowed to compete or make the team.

So far my opinion has illustrated methods in which authority figures may exercise their influence to facilitate unhealthy behaviour’s in athletes regarding their body image or performance abilities, however there are far more egregious abuses of power that are also common among elite athletes. Sexual harassment, based similarly on the concept of power dynamics, has been well-established with society in general as well as in the sporting world. However, the extent into which sexual harassment occurs in elite sporting seems to depend upon the location, culture, and broader context in which the harassment occurs. For example, one study carried out with over six hundred Norwegian female athletes showed no higher rates of sexual harassment in these athletes that were found in a sample of non-athlete females. These findings imply that sexual harassment in sports is consistent with what is observed in the general community and that the power dynamics in top sports do neither increase nor decrease the rates of occurrence. There was a caveat, though, that said exceptional female athletes were more likely to encounter sexual harassment than the control group. 

PERSON RELATED TO OR HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE SPORT FIELD

Our nation's hero is Datuk Lee Chong Wei. He was born in Bagan Serai, Perak, on October 21, 1982. He is a Chinese Malaysian professional badminton player who lives in Bukit Mertajam. Datuk Lee Chong Wei held the top spot in the global rankings as a single player for 199 weeks straight, from 21 August 2008 to 14 June 2012. Since official rankings began to be recorded in the 1980s, he is the third Malaysian male single shuttler to attain such a rating after Rashid Sidek and Roslin Hashim. He is also the only Malaysian shuttler to retain the ranking for longer than two weeks. Datuk Lee Chong Wei, the first Malaysian to advance to the men's singles final and end Malaysia's Olympic medal drought since the 1996 Games, won a silver medal in both the 2012 and 2008 Olympic Games. 13 Along with the title Datuk and praise from Malaysian Prime Minister Najib, this accomplishment brought him recognition.

Tun Razak, a hero of the nation. He repeated the feat in London four years later, becoming the most successful Malaysian Olympian in history. Datuk Lee Chong Wei initially preferred basketball, but his mother forbade him from playing since the outdoor court was so sweltering hot. When Lee was 11 years old, his father took him to a badminton court and taught him the fundamentals since he liked to play the game. A nearby coach noticed Lee and inquired as to whether he may accept Lee as a student. The coach began working with Lee after school after receiving his father's OK. At the age of seventeen, he was chosen for the national competition after being found by Misbun Sidek. Datuk Lee Chong Wei won the Malaysia Open for the fourth time in five years to successfully start the new year.

After participating in five competitions, including the Thomas Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia, where Lee helped Malaysia advance to the semi-final and defeated Lin Dan to give Malaysia a 1-0 lead in its matchup with the defending champion China, Lee only won his second championship of the year at the Singapore Open, which was also the last event in his pre-Olympic preparations. With his maiden Triple Crown of Super Series triumphs, Datuk Lee Chong Wei started the year by triumphing in every contest in which he took part. His maiden Korea Open victory, sixth Malaysia Open triumph, and victory against Kenichi Tago in the All England Open, the oldest and most famous badminton tournament in the world, was his first victories since 2004. In his home stadium, Datuk Lee Chong Wei took part in the Thomas Cup.

Despite Malaysia ultimately losing to Japan (2-3) he was able to defeat Kenichi Tago and earn the opening point. He defeated Peter Gade in the quarterfinals, which helped Malaysia advance to the semifinals. Lee lost to Lin Dan in the semifinal match against China, snapping an 18-match winning streak that had started the year. In January, Lee won his seventh Malaysia Open title by defeating Taufik Hidayat from Indonesia in the final. However, he failed to defend the Korea Open title, the world's first ever million-dollar badminton tournament, after being beaten by Lin Dan from China in three games. In year 2012, Datuk Lee Chong Wei started the Olympic year with the first Super Series tournament of the season, the Korea Open. In a repeat of the previous year's final, he avenged his loss to Lin Dan by defeating him in three sets. In March, he lost in the All England Open when he bowed out in the second game after receiving medical help in three occasions.

MALAYSIA SUPER LEAGUE SEPUTEH, KL : NETBALL

    

My coach scheduled a netball competition on May 28th and 29th, 2022. The celebration is being organised by Mr. Harry, Seputeh's chief, and Mrs. Raimi, his assistant. To participate in this competition, each team must pay RM 50. Every team consists of 10 players, seven of whom will be on the court and three of whom will serve as replacements, as well as a manager who will oversee squad changes and plans. Anyone who does not stay in the area is welcome to participate in order to make the event more exciting and challenging. Everyone between the ages of 16 and 60 is welcome to attend to make the event more enjoyable. Only two club winners from each group will advance to the semi-finals. The competition will be place in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur, at the Institut Latihan Praktikal (ILP). Kementerian Belia Dan Sukan (KBS) has provided money, a hamper, and a medal to the competition. The first-place winner will get RM 1,000, with the first runner-up receiving RM 700 and the second runner-up receiving RM 500.

The six teams playing in this competition are Aviothic, ILP Kuala Lumpur, Golden Eagles, Wyvern, Crackers, and Tigresse Bianca. Group A includes Aviothic, ILP Kuala Lumpur, Golden Eagles, and Wyvern, while group B includes Crackers and Tigresse Bianca. Every team competes with a positive attitude and a desire to win. With 9 points, Wyvern is the group A champion, while Aviothic is the runner-up with 6 points. Tigresse Bianca got second place in group B with 0 points, while Crackers took top place in group B with 3 points. The semi-finals feature two games: one between Wyvern and Tigresse Bianca, and the other between Aviothic and Crackers. The semi-final seems to be incredibly entertaining when there is some fighting amongst players from all teams. Wyvern takes the game 11-5, while Aviothic takes the game 4-3. The final battle between Wyvern and Aviothic had many nice moments, such as the sportsmanship amongst them. Wyvern won with a score of 13-10 in the final match. Ili Khairunisa, the tournament's leading scorer, and Ellya, the match's most valuable player, were both recognised. 

Following that, I conduct an interview session with the tournament's leader, top scorer, and best goalie. During the conversation, I inquire about Mr. Harry's thoughts on the event. "I enjoy seeing the players' excitement to win from every participant in this competition," Mr. Harry stated. Following that, I inquire about the top scorer and MOST VALUEABLE PLAYER'S feelings about winning and being the greatest player in the competition. "We are quite delighted to have won this event, and we hope that similar tournaments will be organised in the future," they stated. We are all hopeful that tournaments like this will be organised again in the future to strengthen our bonds.

FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON

 

Lionel Messi is my favorite footballer. He is also my favorite sportsperson. This essay is dedicated to Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi is a legend of the modern game. He is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the two best players of all time. Let me list down some of his popular personal honors, recognition and awards. Here they are – Ballon d’Or (six times), European Golden Shoe (six times), FIFA World Player of the Year, La Liga Best Player (six times), Pichichi (eight times). These are some of his individual honors. If I try to list them all, it will take up more space and make the essay very long! At club level, he has won all possible titles, cups and awards. His trophy cabinet and medal collection show his true class. I believe that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo play in a league of their own. These players constantly push each other and inspires them to do better each season. Lionel Messi has excelled for his country and club. On the field, he gives it his all. There’s no ‘in-between’ performance for him. He is a game changer. Single-handedly, this guy can change the direction of a game! For example, Messi’s marauding run down the field can result in a goal or an assist. Lionel Messi is supremely talented and gifted. But mere talent alone won’t let one excel at the highest level for such a long period of time. This is where hard work and determination comes in. Despite being so successful, Lionel Messi is humble. He is a family man and loves to lead a quiet and simple life.