Asian Games started, Football packed their bags

2014 Asian Games has commenced with Malaysia taking part in 25 games from 36 games. We have got 1 gold and 1 silver as at last 2 days event. Nevertheless, Football was the 1st team to return to Malaysia.

Yesterday, they lost their final match against saudi arabia, with score of 3-0. Previous matches, they lost to South Korea with same score line and beat Laos 5-1.

The target was to go to quarterfinals, but couldn't even qualify for 2nd round. we cant be blaming that those 2 teams are stronger than us. We should strive to improve, just like Costa Rica beating England and Italy.

This will be the team whom will go for senior squad and looks like even AFF cup is in danger.

Apart from it, 8 gold is our target, one short from previous round. As developing nation, we should aim for more. From my expectation, Karate (2), Bowling (2), Cycling (1), Wushu (1), Squash (2), Sailing (1), Diving (1) and Badminton (1).

Teams like cricket, rugby, beach volleyball should atleast perform their level best rather than being a trash bin.

Tuesday Humor

Area D3 contest - 13 sept

I decide to give opportunity to deloitte tmc members, thus took the chance to represent Kuantan TMC. As the venue is a place where I'm used to be, because it's the place where I won my 1st divison podium finishing for Evaluation contest in 2007.

I knew my main contender would be Jamilah from MAS cempaka. Nevertheless, I didnt underestimate anyone, as anything could happen. When draws made, I was the 1st contestant for both the contest.

Nevertheless, the D1 contest went on 1st and there was only 1 contestant. My turn was next. I poke and the audience reaction was there. I never want to go towards red light, thus I ended my speech at yellow light itself.

As for evaluation, I had only 5 minutes as 1st contestant. Thus, I went up to the stage and spoke what I really felt about the speaker in my style. Again, I didn't touch the red light zone.

When the results were announced, Jamilah grabbed both 2nd place and I got both champion title. Nevertheless, I know she will come back strongly, together with other contestants from other areas. Thus, need to buck up.

Weekly Quotes

3 blow in a day

It's rare to see 3 different national team from same country for same sports playing on same day. Malaysia had the opportunity but it was a disaster.

The under 16 football team was in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) cup quarterfinals. It was already an achievement qualifying for this level. Nevertheless, they were just inches away from making a surprise qualification to World youth cup next year. However, we fall short by losing with slim margin of 2-1 to mighty Australia. Though a win could have brought us to world cup, but we can still be proud that we were in the top 8 for the continent. The question is, will this team can sustain it's game which can me them future sea games champions 2017 and also to qualify to Asian Games in 2018. We used to be continental toppers for under 9 and under 12 teams under guidance of holger obermen during mid 90s. At least this shows some hope.

The under 23 team played their 1st match in Asian Games against South Korea and trashed 3-0. Though they opted for 4-4-1-1 (defensive strategy), yet the Koreans manage to break in and scored 3 goals. Most of the players were from last year's SEA Games. Today, they will play against Laos and need to win to keep their 2nd round qualifying hopes. The other team in the group is Saudi Arabia. Last round, we qualified to 2nd round but now, the hopes are slim. Perhaps, a lot more need to be done for the team.

Finally the senior team, whom are gearing up for the AFF cup for end of the year lost 2-0 to Indonesia in a international freindly match at Surabaya,Indonesia. It's the 2nd match in-charge for Dollah Salleh and also 2nd lost. Looks like he is testing the players and he may even drop all 22 for AFF cup and get new players. I hope, he can bring the team to final (at least).

Crazy on powers

When you know you can do the particular job, then why are you taking up the position. You could have family issue, career issue or even financial issue. It could make you to go overseas or even to Sabah Sarawak.

But you are still holding to the position. Why don't you just resign? You are not even there physically. You can just push all the work to your appointed assistant but you never bother about your credibility.

Such kind of person will never leave a legacy, or will leave a bad legacy instead. Moreover, this people are just "stupidly proud" that they just wants the title and power without doing the job or serving the organisation.

The position is not on the physical size but on the results that we deliver and impact that we made in people's heart.

Tuesday Humour

Hari Malaysia 51

7 rules of life

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