Title : Sports

● What is Sport
● Favourite sports
● Can all human beings play sports?
● Is it popular in malaysia (what sport)
● Sport events in Malaysia
● Malaysia Achievement in sport
● Malaysian Legends (Athlete etc football,squash badminton)
● What are traditional sports in Malaysia
● Uncommon Sports Among Malaysian
● How can we popularize it
● How to keep young generation active in sport (beside e-sport)
● What will happen to sports in Malaysia in the future?

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Intro
Salam/Greetings
Nabil : My name is Muhammad Nabil Fikri Bin Mohd Yusri and this is my partner Muhammad
Irfan Afiq Bin Rizduan. We are from PPISMP TESL A and today, we are going to talk about
Sports. Next, I'm going to leave it to Irfan to explain a little bit about sport.

Irfan : Thank You Nabil, So moving on to the first topic, what is sport? In practice, the term
'sport' has been operationally defined by its social connotation as well as its strong link to
physical exertion and performance measures. A sport is a human activity that involves physical
work and skill as the primary emphasis of the activity, with elements of competition or social
engagement, and where the activity's rules and patterns of behavior are formally governed by
organizations.

Nabil : Hmm, interesting, Irfan. Furthermore, sports can be categorized into 4 types of sports.
Firstly, organized sports. It means the amount of organizational structure that surrounds and
influences a sport can assist determine whether or not it is a sport. For example, football club,
basketball club, hockey club and many more. Next, sport participants. A person who participates
in a sporting activity, whether formally or informally, is referred to as a sport participant. Other
than that, physical activity and active recreation activity are also classified under sports
category. For example, jumping jacks, push ups, hiking and swimming. So, what is your
favourite sport and why do you like it , Irfan ?

Irfan : As you mentioned about sports earlier. My favourite sport would be basketball. I like it
because the court is smaller than football but the excitement is the same as playing football. I'm
also a school representative in basketball. Plus, I’m pretty good at jumping high and I love it
when I score. Other than that, my sports idol is Kelly Oubre Jr. who is an American basketballer.
Another reason I like to play basketball is because I get to play with people from other races
such as Chinese because they are really good at basketball. I can be friends with them and
learn a little bit about their language and tactics. How about you Nabil? Are there any sports that
you personally like?

Nabil : My choice would be football. I like it because it is fun to play. I love scoring goals and
assisting my friends. Before I had an accident, I was quite active playing football in the evening
with my friends. After that, I still can play but I can’t push it to the limits. The moment I fell in love
with football was when I watched Cristiano Ronaldo’s football game. The skills and the abilities
that he has make me fall in love with football. The dribbling, shooting and pace that he has
really amazed me.

Irfan : Do you think all people can participate in sports? What I’m trying to say here is, is sports
suitable for senior citizens and youngsters in Malaysia?
Nabil : I think that all people can take part in sports regardless of their age and ability. In fact,
people with disabilities also can take part in sports. For example, we have a Paralympic event, a
sport competition where all PWD represent their country and I think it’s amazing because it’s
giving an opportunity for them to contribute something to their country.

Irfan : Wow! I just know that. Interesting Nabil. So recently, there was a football competition
where each region in Malaysia took part and the competition is called Malaysia Cup. As we
know football is the most popular sport in Malaysia. People from all over Malaysia support their
team. There are many people gathering at the stadium during the football match. Despite the
pandemic going on, all people in Malaysia are watching the last match between Kuala Lumpur
Team and Johor Team with enthuthiast whether they are at the stadium or at home.
Surprisingly, Kuala Lumpur won the cup and citizens of Kuala Lumpur got a public holiday for 1
day. Football can be considered as Malaysian core sport. However, there is one type of sport
that is growing in Malaysia. Do you know Nabil?

Nabil : I guess it is E-sport, right ?. thanks to Covid-19 pandemic. E-sport is a new type of sport
that is growing rapidly and becoming one of most popular sports among people. Esports can be
defined as a form of competition using video games like Mobile Legends, Player Unknown
Battlegrounds as known as PUBG and Dota. It’s quite famous among youngsters as it is close
to their hearts. Have you ever participated in it, Irfan ?

Irfan : Yes I had! It is super exciting and fun. You really need to prepare yourself mentally.
Esports requires a really good strategy and skills. A few weeks ago, I had the chance to take
part in a COD Mobile competition. Unfortunately, my team lost in the quarter final. But it does
not matter if I win or lose because I gain new experience and benefits such as teamwork ability
and efficiency in decision making. For those of you who don’t know what COD Mobile is, it is a
first person shooter game that you can play on your Smartphone. We can play it with our friends
and people from all over the world. For me this new type of sport is really beneficial for us.
However some people said that it also can be a negative thing. What do you think of it Nabil?

Nabil : In my opinion, it can be a double edged sword. For some people, they might think that E-
sport can bring harm to youngsters. For example, youngsters might think that it’s better to
participate in esport as it will bring money to them than studying for their future. Other than that,
some people also think that it can distract them from their priorities like education and so on.

Irfan : Good point. Next, moving on, there are many sports events that were held in Malaysia
before and during the pandemic. What sports event that you remembered the most Nabil?

Nabil : The most memorable event is Sukan Sea Kuala Lumpur 2017. I remembered that we
won the event by winning 145 gold medals, 92 silver medals and 86 bronze medals. I think it’s
the highest number of medals that we won during the event. But the most memorable sport
event for me is the football event. Nobody thought the squad that represents us can go far like
going to the finals. Even the most valuable player in the squad during that time was
Thanabalan, who is the most unexpected player to be our most valuable player for that time.
Everytime he heads the ball, it will produce something or bring a threat to the opponent's goal.
Nobody expects that. Although we didn’t win the final match, it still brought joy to the fans. What
about you, Irfan ?

Irfan : For me, the sports event that I remember the most is Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix.
Formula 1 is regarded as one of the most prestigious and revered motorsport events in the
world. Because of its status as the world's quickest circuit racing vehicles, it is frequently
regarded as the highest class of single-seater auto racing. Witnessing the scorching activity and
speed of Formula 1 drivers whizzing around the circuit at ludicrously high speeds has a strange
allure for motoring enthusiasts. Since 1999, the Malaysian Grand Prix has served as a pit
stop for Formula One races, and it remains one of the country's flagship racing events.
The Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit has attracted both locals and
internationals from all walks of life since its entry into the Formula One schedule, and it
continues to attract large crowds each year. The popularity of the Formula One Grand
Prix peaked in the early 2000s, when Ferrari teammates Michael Schumacher and
Rubens Barrichello dominated the event and captivated the fans with their outstanding
driving abilities. Nonetheless, when Formula 1 drivers visit Malaysia once a year, they
manage to put on a show for their Malaysian fans. Furthermore, the weather in Malaysia
– a mix of high heat and tropical storms – adds to the excitement of the Grand Prix.

Nabil : Wow, interesting, Irfan. Looking through Olympic events. I think the most recent
achievement that our athletes got was 1 silver medal and 1 bronze medal. These two
medals were won by our badminton Men’s double team and our pocket rocket man
Dato' Azizul Hasni Awang. When we talk about Malaysia sport achievements, what
comes into your mind, Irfan ?

Irfan : For me the most historic achievement in Malaysia sport history is when the
Malaysia National Football Team won against South Korea with the score 2-1 in the
qualifying match for the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. It was a really tense match. We can
see football legends such as Santokh Singh, James Wong, Hassan Sani and many
more. Although I could not see it live because we are from existence during that time. I
managed to find footage of the match on the internet through YouTube. I still remember
watching it with my brother and we felt the match was live. From the audio I could hear
thousands of Malaysian fans shouting and supporting the team. I really felt the
enthusiasm and the feeling of being proud to be Malaysian. Sadly, the team did not
make it to Moscow, as the Malaysian government made the decision to boycott the
Games in protest of the Soviet Union’s invasion against Afghanistan. Then, this event
was adapted into a movie called Ola Bola that was released on 28 January 2016. Just
now, I mentioned a few football legends in our country. Do you happen to know any
other Athletes or Legends that contribute to the country?
Nabil : The most significant sport legend I can say is the one and only Dato Lee Chong
Wei. Everytime he plays, every single Malaysian will watch him play. No matter the race
or age or religion, everyone will be united and cheer for him. Even our hearts will be
thumping together when he plays. It’s quite well known fact as when Lee Chong Wei
wins the final Olympic or Thomas Cup, it will be a public holiday for the next day.
Everyone was so eager to watch him. Moving on to his best ability. I think that the most
exciting skill that he has is net-play. His trick and technique when playing on the net or
near the net is beautiful. Even Lin Dan who is a China badminton legend warned
everyone to not play near the net when playing against Lee Chong Wei. The next
legend I can think of is Mokhtar Dahari known aka Supermokh. He is a prolific striker
and he plays for Selangor FC. I don’t have the opportunity to watch his gameplay but
from what I have read, he scored 125 goals in 167 international matches. I would say
it’s impressive for a striker to score that much in 167 games. One interesting fact about
Supermokh is he played for one club only which is Selangor, his boyhood football club.
He even refused to be benched by the coach. I would say we can’t see that passion
anymore in modern football. That is the reason we call him not only a superstar but also
a proper Malaysian football legend.

Irfan : Wow! Both of them are remarkably famous. I also watched a few Dato Lee
Chong Wei badminton matches. Don’t forget about the Sidek Brothers. There were also
legends in badminton. They created the S Service that can confuse the opponent that
was soon banned in the Badminton World Federation. Other than that, one of the most
recognizable athletes in Malaysia is Dato Nicol Ann David known as Duracell Bunny.
She is a Chinese-Indian squash national athlete. She has a nickname Duracell Bunny
because of her swiftness and energy in playing squash. She has won the World Open
title a record 8 times in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014, as well as
the British Open title in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012 and 2014. In July 2016, she reached
her 151st successive month in the top 10, breaking the record in both men's and
women's categories. She is considered by some people as women’s greatest squash
player of all time. She is Malaysia's 1st professional female squash player and is also
known till today. Do you know that in the paralympic world, Malaysia also has its famous
paralympic athletes and the one that I adore is Mohammad Ridzuan Bin Mohamad Puzi.
At the age of one, Mohamad Ridzuan was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Despite the
disability that he has, he decided to use it as the opportunity to prove to people that
humans can overcome anything. In the 2018 Asian Para Games, He competed in three
events: the 100m dash, the 200m dash, and the long jump. He won a hat-trick of gold
medals in this multisport event, including some world records. He beat Evgenii
Shvetsov's world record in the 100 metres and Yang Yifei's Asian record in the long
jump. Mohammad Ridzuan also won the gold medal in the 100 metres event at the
2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, representing Malaysia.
Nabil : Woah, what an insightful information. Enough with modern sport. Moving on to
the traditional sports in malaysia. The first one is silat. Silat is a Malay archipelago-
based fighting art of self-defense and survival. Silat is a well known martial art in
Malaysia and Indonesia.For your information, Silat comes in a variety of styles, each
influenced by human anatomy, nature, and animals. Silat Harimau, for example,
incorporates an attractive rhythmic motion that imitates the technique of tiger self-
defense and attack. There are around 150 Silat styles in Malaysia alone, with names
derived from natural elements such as animals and plants. Malay Silat was originally
practiced by warriors as heroic enforcers of justice, but today's practitioners include
masters, gurus, teachers, and students who are responsible for keeping the tradition
alive. The Master and 'Jurukaka' commonly lead training sessions in the evening or at
night in an open setting such as a courtyard. Silat also has been one of the traditional
sports at international level. Pencak Silat which is the same name as Silat also made its
first debut in Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia. From that, Silat has been acknowledged
by people outside of our country. Next, playing “wau” has been considered a sport. For
hundreds of years, the Wau game has been one of the Malays' traditional games. The
game incorporates actual Malay culture. This is reflected in the patterns and designs
found on the “wau”. The state of Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis, and Kedah employ the
word "wau," which is claimed to stem from the word "Thailand." Many states around
Peninsular Malaysia's west and south coasts, such as Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, and
Johor, use the word kite. This is supported by a note from Tun Seri Lanang, which
states that Raja Ahmad was seen flying a kite with young men and members of the
royal family and was not referred to as "playing wau." Furthermore, the sound of a
knotted bow wau is related with the look of the term wau. There are also several types
of “Wau” which are “Wau Bulan”, “Wau Kucing”, “Wau Kapal”, “Wau Puyuh” and many
more. Do you know any other traditional sports, Irfan ?

Irfan : Yes I do, Nabil. In fact I have played them a few times and it is “Sepak Takraw”.
If you don’t know what “Sepak Takraw” is. Sepak Raga is another name for this sport,
which is a classic ball game. The ball is made of bamboo strips, and the game is played
with the rule that the ball can be passed and touched with any body part other than the
hands and lower arms. In a nutshell, it's a version of volleyball played without the need
of hands. The Malaysian Sepak Raga Federation was established in 1960 in Penang
and was featured in the South East Asia Peninsular Games in 1965. It was renamed
Sepak Takraw in 1965, and the Asian Sepak Takraw Federation (ASTAF) was
established as the sport's regulatory body. The International Sepak Takraw Federation
(ISTAF) was established in 1992 as the game's global regulatory organisation. Although
Sepak Takraw is famous in Southeast Asian countries, it is also gaining appeal in other
regions of the world, including Europe and the United States. There is already a Sepak
Takraw community in Los Angeles that is bringing the game to the rest of the country.
The game has also gained a lot of popularity in Canada. Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,
Korea, Japan, India, Philippines, Brunei, USA, and Pakistan are just a few of the
countries where Sepak Takraw is a popular or rising game. Next is gasing. This is an
interesting sport that involves spinning an object that is made of wood. The top of the
object is always heavy while the bottom is very thin, making the sport to be considered
more like a game of strategy. Traditionally, it was played by the Malaysian people right
before harvest, and it acted as a socialising tool.The game is suitable for both adults
and children. However, larger or huge top spinning is a game for adults rather than
youngsters. Adults' versions are substantially larger and can spin for longer periods of
time, but children's versions are much smaller. Wood, hard fruit, iron, and lead are
commonly used in the Gasing or top spinning. One of the massive Kelantan tops weighs
between 4 and 5 kilograms, whereas a lesser top weighs between 0.1 and 0.5 kg. There
are 5 types of “Gasing” Plate-Shaped, Heart-Shaped, Hat Top, Egg-Shape and
Berembang-Shaped. It was later adopted as a competitive sport.

Irfan : Now, we are going to talk about less common sports in Malaysia. Firstly is
dodgeball. Dodgeball is a sport in which two teams compete against one other. The
teams toss balls at each other while attempting to avoid being hit. To be honest, I've
always thought of dodgeball as something that only happens in American programmes
or movies, when the hapless main character is pelted with dozens of balls as he cowers
wretchedly on the court. As a result, I was taken aback when I learned that the
Malaysian women's team had just defeated Canada in the finals of the Dodgeball World
Championships 2016 in Australia. Our men's team did well as well, taking home a silver
medal. "Thank you Malaysia," the champs said in a statement on their official Facebook
page. Thank you so much to everyone that helped us out. Thank you to the players for
their tenacity. Thank you to the Malaysian Association of Dodgeball (MAD) for making
Malaysian dodgeball what it is today.". Next is karting, Karting is the sport of driving and
racing skeleton-frame, rear-engine vehicles known as karts or GoKarts. The sport
began in the United States in the 1950s, when a kart was created out of scrap lawn
mower engines. The karts are normally unprotected, and the driver sits only a few
inches from the ground. Nonetheless, some of the vehicles are capable of speeds
exceeding 100 miles per hour (160 kilometres per hour). Muizzuddin Musyaffa Abdul
Gafar, at the age of 14, is one of the younger sportsmen on this list, but his
accomplishments are impressive. He rose to prominence when, at the age of 12, he
won the World Series Karting (WSK) Champions Cup in the 60 Mini class in Italy that
year. Muizz has been karting since he was eight years old, and one of his proudest
achievements to date is becoming Malaysia's first ever podium winner at the CIK-FIA
European Karting Championship, where he finished third in Portimao, Portugal. Well
Nabil, can you give me other examples of uncommon sports in Malaysia?
Nabil : Yes sure Irfan, I want to focus on Wushu. Wushu is a full-contact sport derived
from traditional Chinese martial arts that is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport. In
an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts, it was founded
in the People's Republic of China after 1949. Government-appointed panels created the
majority of modern competition forms from its parent arts. The Worldwide Wushu
Federation (IWUF), which conducts the World Wushu Championships every two years,
has made wushu an international sport in recent years. Diana Bong, Tan Cheong Min,
Wong Weng Son, and Loh Jack Chang are some of the Malaysian wushu team
members to keep an eye on. Diana Bong, who has been a member of the national team
since 2004, may be a more recognised name to some. Even though she turned 31 this
year, she is still active. "You'll see me around," she said in an interview last year, "since
I've told my coach that I'll continue until the next Asian Games in Indonesia in 2018,"
she said. Cheong Min recently won gold in the nanquan (bare hands southern style)
event for females in Group A (16-18) at the World Junior Championships in Burgas,
Bulgaria. Weng Son also won gold in the jianshu (double-edged sword) event at the
Asian Wushu Championships in Taoyuan, Taiwan, earlier this year. Next is off-road
motorsports, a form of motor racing conducted over rough, unmarked, often desert
terrain. An outgrowth of the post-World War II popularity of motorcycle trail racing, off
road racing involves contestants racing from checkpoint to checkpoint along improvised
routes. Malaysian driver Tan Eng Joo (co-driver Tan Choon Hong) representing Force
Motors won the Force Gurkha Rainforest Challenge for the second year in a row, which
is characterised as India's toughest off-road motorsport event. This year, two Malaysian
teams competed and finished second and third, respectively, with Malaysian driver
Merwyn Lim (co-driver Hamizan Bin Abdul Hamid) of Force Motors scoring 2166 points
and Tan Eng Joo's team scoring 2111 points. All of these athletes have put in a lot of
effort to get to where they are, and they all deserve more credit for their achievements.
We expect them to provide even better performances in the future.

Nabil : Okay, based on the topic of traditional sport that we discussed just now. I think
we need to look after it as it’s related to our culture. So, do you think we can still
maintain it and how to popularize it?

Irfan : Good question Nabil. Yes, I think it needs to be taken care of by the Malaysians.
I think the museum plays a major role in this situation. Traditional games are being
preserved by museums all around Malaysia. However, the presentation is lacklustre at
best, as the exhibits lack many more fun games. For example, the Pahang state
museum only has four traditional games on display: wau, congkak, gasing, and
hencang buah keras. While these activities were once popular in Pahang, adding more
to the exhibition could assist young people learn more about the country's history.
Furthermore, while the Museum of Traditional Games in Kuala Selangor appears to be
promising on the surface, it is weak in game depiction and exhibits. On the other hand,
the school needs to hold co-curricular activities that are related to traditional games. It is
because youngsters love to try out new things, so traditional games would be suitable
for them to try out. Lastly, the government should provide more facilities for traditional
games such as building a specific arena for “gasing” tournaments or specialized space
for people to play “wau”.

Irfan : During this modern world, youngsters seem to be less interested in sports. They
were only interested in esports which means they did less physical activity. This means
the country will have less quality athletes that will contribute to Malaysia and soon it will
affect the country's reputation. If you are a PE teacher, what can you do to get kids
interested in sports?

Nabil : In my opinion, I will make sure my lesson plans are inclusive. Different abilities
and motivation levels must be assessed in educational settings. It's critical to identify
these and adjust lessons to accommodate all abilities. Lessons should engage every
student, regardless of their skill set, so adapt your ideas to assist each student's
development. "Incorporate a number of different sports throughout their school
curriculum to appeal to unique interests," Jennifer O'Hagan, Lead Educator at Leor In
Home Early Learning, suggests. Children may enjoy playing team sports such as soccer
or netball. Other than that, I prefer a more personalized sport like tennis or badminton. It
is also critical to provide children with the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports
rather than restricting them based on their age, physical attractiveness, or gender."
Other than that is to make lessons enjoyable. Physical education lessons should be
enjoyable, engaging, and simple. Complicated games and activities can be
overwhelming and demotivating for children, resulting in poor engagement and a refusal
to participate. Seasonal themed activities, in-house competitions, and basic skills-based
games to build coordination and confidence for other activities are just a few ways to
make PE interesting. You can also differentiate activities so that each kid feels at ease
participating in each session.

Irfan : I agree with you Nabil, I want to add a few more and that is to arrange sports
trips. Children enjoy experiencing new things outside of the classroom, so organising a
sports tour could be the ideal solution. These activities bring students of varying levels
of ability together in teams to foster a supportive environment in which they can
succeed. Students are forced to create partnerships and learn from one another when
multiple levels of skill are mixed. In these situations, the adage "you are only as strong
as your weakest link" holds true, and fostering teamwork ensures that students
recognise the importance of each team member. Plan a variety of extracurricular
activities. It's important to remember that diversity is the key to keeping people
interested. Organizing outings for your students to participate in a variety of physical
activities, such as rock climbing, ice skating, and martial arts, can also help them
become more interested in getting up and moving. Apart from that is to organize
fundraising events. It's great for a charity or sports-related initiative, and it's great for the
kids to get active in the community. This is good for their personal growth, whether it is
established from school programmes or local sports clubs.

Irfan : Nabil, what can you predict about the future of sports in the coming decade?

Nabil : From my perspective, my first prediction is that the sports media landscape will
dramatically change. It is a free-for-all to declare that traditional media must evolve. But
they'll have to if they want to survive. What can we expect? To begin, we will consume
and pay for material in a new way. We will only watch content when it is convenient for
us, and we will only pay for the content we watch. It means that traditional television will
be phased away and streaming will become the norm. We will only pay per watch in the
future, with a la carte menu! We'll be able to choose what we want to see more and
more, including camera angles, statistics, and interviews. Expect a kind of sports Netflix
to emerge, as well as a war for media rights. A growing number of sports federations,
leagues, and teams will begin to generate, sell, and broadcast their own content.
Furthermore, because it will be so simple for anyone (even you and me) to create new
material, the number of sports (related)productions (background, hilarious, add-on, etc.)
will skyrocket. GenZ and Gen Alpha will play a critical part in the transition since they
will be the primary consumers and producers of created material and will be able to
simply navigate through it.
Other than that, Sportification and gamification will gather momentum. What this means
is New sports will arise, while old sports will gradually fade away. There will undoubtedly
be significant changes in the athletic environment. Traditional sports that do not change
their format or adapt to the needs of future generations will undoubtedly lose popularity.
New sports will emerge as a result of VR/AR/AI technology, which will open up a slew of
new possibilities. Expect existing e-games to evolve into true new sports, with e-athletes
donning VR goggles to compete. As technology is integrated into sports, children are
likely to become more active in sports once again, which will be necessary for future
generations. What about you Irfan?

Irfan : As you were saying, e-games are involving and I think Esports will become one
of the biggest sports around and gain Olympic status in 2028. This isn't a difficult
prediction to make. GenZ and Gen Alpha are the only ones who participate in esports.
They will be adults in ten years, yet they will still enjoy their esports games. By that time,
they make up the vast majority of the population. E-sports and e-games can also be
played from anywhere in the world. To play with someone on the other side of the world,
all you need is a computer and access to the internet. As a result, the sport is widely
accessible to the general public. Of course, whether it is a sport or not is debatable.
While Boomers may claim that it isn't, GenZ will tell you that e-sports involve talent,
strategy, and concentration. The best players are true athletes with a high degree of
fitness. They are currently winning millions of dollars in prize money. With the rapid
growth of players, fans, sponsorships, and advertising, revenue is expected to surpass
that of leagues such as the NFL and NHL. There are enormous opportunities for
expansion as games are transformed into real-life sports, with e-athletes using VR/AR
goggles to play their own heroes in the real world. The IOC will acknowledge the
popularity of ESports and grant it Olympic status as a result.

Nabil : I think that’s all for the discussion for today. Thank You Irfan for the explanation
on the topic today.

Irfan : Okay Nabil, you are welcome and thank you to you too!

Nabil : That’s all from us. Thank you.