![Paris 2024: Podium Programme athletes must double up efforts to qualify - Hannah Paris 2024: Podium Programme athletes must double up efforts to qualify - Hannah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705248002_TBHANNAHYEOH.jpg)
Paris 2024: Podium Programme athletes must double up efforts to qualify - Hannah
Hannah Yeoh said the ministry had fulfilled athletes' expectations on the matter, and now it was time for them to strive for qualification.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![Cabinet approves RM240 mln for Podium Programme 2022-2025 Cabinet approves RM240 mln for Podium Programme 2022-2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645621385_MenteriBeliadanS.jpg)
Cabinet approves RM240 mln for Podium Programme 2022-2025
The Cabinet today approved an allocation of RM240 million for another lease of the Podium Programme from 2022-2025.
Wed Feb 23 2022
![Podium Programme to continue, number of athletes to be reduced - Ahmad Faizal Podium Programme to continue, number of athletes to be reduced - Ahmad Faizal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639658211_AhmadFaizalAzumu.jpg)
Podium Programme to continue, number of athletes to be reduced - Ahmad Faizal
The Podium Programme, which is under the purview of the National Sports Council (NSC), will be continued next year but the number of athletes involved will be reduced.
Thu Dec 16 2021
![High-performing athletes will be given priority to compete at Int'l meets - KBS High-performing athletes will be given priority to compete at Int'l meets - KBS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637333961_AhmadFaizalAzumu.jpg)
High-performing athletes will be given priority to compete at Int'l meets - KBS
Ahmad Faizal said KBS would ensure that the athletes involved were given adequate training and equipment to compete.
Sun Dec 12 2021
![Pesaka wants more silat athletes in Podium Programme Pesaka wants more silat athletes in Podium Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71499393026_pesilat.jpg)
Pesaka wants more silat athletes in Podium Programme
The National Silat Federation (Pesaka) aspires to have more national silat athletes in the Podium Programme to help Malaysia win its first gold medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Fri Jul 07 2017
![KBS mulls placing men's hockey team under podium programme KBS mulls placing men's hockey team under podium programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81498232203_MenteriBeliadanSu.jpg)
KBS mulls placing men's hockey team under podium programme
The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will consider the proposal to place the men's hockey team under the Podium Programme.
Fri Jun 23 2017
![Azizul's world title win due to new training approach, podium programme Azizul's world title win due to new training approach, podium programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41492094804_Azizulhasni.jpg)
Azizul's world title win due to new training approach, podium programme
The success of Azizul, nicknamed 'The Pocket Rocketman,' is the greatest achievement in the history of Malaysian sports.
Fri Apr 14 2017
![Athlete selection criteria to podium programme tightened Athlete selection criteria to podium programme tightened](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51456303726_SukanSEA.jpg)
Athlete selection criteria to podium programme tightened
Dr Mohd Khairi Zawi said only athletes with medal prospects at the international level, especially Olympic Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games would be selected.
Sat Oct 22 2016
![Malaysia expects more athletes to qualify for Rio Olympics - Khairy Malaysia expects more athletes to qualify for Rio Olympics - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81452394135_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Malaysia expects more athletes to qualify for Rio Olympics - Khairy
The Youth and Sports Ministry is targeting at least 22 athletes under the Podium Programme to qualify for the Rio Olympic Games this year.
Tue Apr 05 2016
![Chong Wei agrees to join podium programme Chong Wei agrees to join podium programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51437552938_LEECHONGWEI.jpg)
Chong Wei agrees to join podium programme
National badminton icon Datuk Lee Chong Wei has agreed to join the Podium Programme and expected to sign the contract for the programme under the National Sports Institute (ISN), soon.
Fri Mar 04 2016
![RM145mil enough for M'sia to emerge 2017 Sea Games champions - Khairy RM145mil enough for M'sia to emerge 2017 Sea Games champions - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41445134295_KHAIRYJAMALUDDIN.jpg)
RM145mil enough for M'sia to emerge 2017 Sea Games champions - Khairy
The RM145 million allocation for preparing athletes to the 2017 SEA Games and the Para ASEAN Games in Kuala Lumpur is enough for Malaysia to emerge champions.
Sun Oct 25 2015
![Podium Programme athletes to be announced next month - Khairy Podium Programme athletes to be announced next month - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/41434717792_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Podium Programme athletes to be announced next month - Khairy
The list of athletes to be drafted into the 'Podium Programme' will be announced next month or the latest by September, Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Thu Jul 09 2015