Friday July 6, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Taekwondo Association have been accorded their original status following withdrawal of the revocation of their registration two years ago.
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Azalina Othman Said said in a statement yesterday that she had accepted the MTA's appeal, which was accompanied by several pledges that she believed were sincere.
Sports Commissioner Tan Sri Elyas Omar had revoked the MTA's registration on May 6, 2005 on grounds that the association had hindered the development of the sport and in the public interest as provided under Section 20 (1) (e) of the Sports Development Act 1997.
Meanwhile, the MTA president, Ho Kam Paw, said that they were deeply touched by Azalina's decision and planned to continue their endeavour to develop the sport in the country.
He said that their first task was to meet the Olympic Council of Malaysia to express their intention to send a team to compete at the SEA Games in Korat in December. – Bernama
Source from http://www.thestar.com.my
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