Malaysian Olympiad
With only 1 silver medal from the Beijing Olympics, Malaysia really need to think hard on improving the medal tally. One of the best chance for London 2012 is giving Michael Phelps a Malaysian passport, and Tan Sri-ship. Fortunately, that's not the only way.
I believe Malaysia can tap into the rich history of the nation to come up with high-calibre athletes capable of wiping out the competitors to a sorry state. On top of my list would be Badang. *sigh* wouldn't it be so cool if we have Badang representing Malaysia in the Olympics. He can participate in events where brute strength is all that is needed to succeed. I'd sign him up for weightlifting, and atheletics events like hammer throw, discus throw, and shot put. He'll be the first athlete to haul gold medals from two different sports.
Now, if we still have Hang Tuah, he can take part in any of the martial art event: taekwando, or judo or both. In aquatics, I'd nominate Luncai. Not only he can dive, he can do it while holding his labu! Sure get bonus points for that.
For rowing, Lebai Malang would be a good candidate. He can row downstream AND upstream even when he is very hungry. Imagine how he'd perform if he is well fed.
Last, but not least, fencing. We actully have many talented people for this event. Nonetheless, this event requires the opponents to face each other. Malaysia would be much better off if fencing allows backstabbing.
Ok, those are the athletes. What about the support system? The bomoh, pawang, dukun, tukang sihir and the lots can call themselves physiotherapists, sports psychologists, or any other medical soundign names to fool the IOC. We can use the expertise of these paranormal performers to enhance our athlete's performance. For example, the bomoh can put oppenents in badminton into a stupor using chu-cha, or any other hexes that would demotivate and have a limping effect. Alternatively, the pawang can use his jinn to help pole vaulters 'fly' clear of the bar. Since we have Badang in the weightlifting event, we don't need the hantu raya to help around. The hantu raya can be helpful in other events like cycling. The hantu raya can imitate the cylist and perform while the cyclist take a rest. If the drug testing agency get suspicious of the result, then they can test the real cyclist who is totally drug-free. The closest that our athletes would get to drugs are sirih, gambir, and pinang. All other food intake are legit.
That's how we can stand tall - by having dreams. Or, we can get rid of corruptions that plagues our sports. But, that seems like a grander dream.
I believe Malaysia can tap into the rich history of the nation to come up with high-calibre athletes capable of wiping out the competitors to a sorry state. On top of my list would be Badang. *sigh* wouldn't it be so cool if we have Badang representing Malaysia in the Olympics. He can participate in events where brute strength is all that is needed to succeed. I'd sign him up for weightlifting, and atheletics events like hammer throw, discus throw, and shot put. He'll be the first athlete to haul gold medals from two different sports.
Now, if we still have Hang Tuah, he can take part in any of the martial art event: taekwando, or judo or both. In aquatics, I'd nominate Luncai. Not only he can dive, he can do it while holding his labu! Sure get bonus points for that.
For rowing, Lebai Malang would be a good candidate. He can row downstream AND upstream even when he is very hungry. Imagine how he'd perform if he is well fed.
Last, but not least, fencing. We actully have many talented people for this event. Nonetheless, this event requires the opponents to face each other. Malaysia would be much better off if fencing allows backstabbing.
Ok, those are the athletes. What about the support system? The bomoh, pawang, dukun, tukang sihir and the lots can call themselves physiotherapists, sports psychologists, or any other medical soundign names to fool the IOC. We can use the expertise of these paranormal performers to enhance our athlete's performance. For example, the bomoh can put oppenents in badminton into a stupor using chu-cha, or any other hexes that would demotivate and have a limping effect. Alternatively, the pawang can use his jinn to help pole vaulters 'fly' clear of the bar. Since we have Badang in the weightlifting event, we don't need the hantu raya to help around. The hantu raya can be helpful in other events like cycling. The hantu raya can imitate the cylist and perform while the cyclist take a rest. If the drug testing agency get suspicious of the result, then they can test the real cyclist who is totally drug-free. The closest that our athletes would get to drugs are sirih, gambir, and pinang. All other food intake are legit.
That's how we can stand tall - by having dreams. Or, we can get rid of corruptions that plagues our sports. But, that seems like a grander dream.
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