KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The sports fraternity is placing high hopes on Datuk Nik Mahmud Nik Yusof, who took over from Tan Sri Elyas Omar as the new Sports Commissioner, to bring about more positive changes to sports associations in the country.
They were of the opinion that Nik Mahmud's experience in the Youth and Sports Ministry, beginning as deputy secretary-general (2003-2004) and secretary- general (2004-2005) before being appointed the chairman of the Sports Advisory Panel (2005-2008), would serve him well in bringing about the changes.
Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) honorary-secretary Datuk Sieh Kok Chi said Nik Mahmud was well qualified for the task.
"OCM hopes the new Sports Commissioner will discuss with OCM and other sports bodies about any changes he intends to make to ensure they can be done smoothly," he told Bernama here Wednesday.
National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Datuk Zolkples Embong said Nik Mahmud brought along with him vast experience in sports administration and would be able to bring sports associations in the country to new heights.
"I know him personally, the sports fraternity could not have asked for a better person to take over the job," he said.
FA of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general Lt Gen (Rtd) Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad congratulated Nik Mahmud on the appointment and was confident that he would bring about a new era in sports in Malaysia.
Squash Rackets Association of Malaysia president Datuk Sani A. Karim in welcoming his appointment, said it was a heavy responsibility but was confident Nik Mahmud would be up to the task.
Malaysian Weightlifting Federation secretary Mohd Suhaimi Khamis said Nik Mahmud was the most suitable person for the job because he was not only capable but also very approachable.
-- BERNAMA
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