Beng Choo becomes third Malaysian delegate in the IOC

PETALING JAYA: One of the country’s top sports administrators Low Beng Choo has scored a first for Malaysian women after being appointed a member of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) women and sports committee.

The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) were informed of her appointment by IOC president Jacques Rogge on Friday.

With the recognition, Beng Choo, who is the OCM vice-president, is only the third Malaysian representative in the IOC.

The other two are OCM president Tan Sri Tunku Imran Tuanku Ja’afar (member of the IOC and the sport and law commission) and OCM deputy president Datuk Dr M. Jegathesan (member of the medical commission).

A delighted Beng Choo described her appointment as a shot in the arm for Malaysian women.

“This is a tremendous honour for Malaysia. I want to thank everyone involved in promoting women in sports – either as an athlete or as an official,” said Beng Choo, who heads OCM’s women and sports committee.

A lawyer by profession, Beng Choo said that she would continue to promote sports among women – within and beyond the country.

The Star