YSD - SportExcel Track Series Programme
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FIRST OF ITS KIND RACING SERIES LAUNCHED FOR MALAYSIAN TRACK CYCLING
The YSD Track Series will be Malaysia’s pioneer racing platform for both junior and elite track cycling athletes.
Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) and the Foundation for Malaysian Sporting Excellence (SportExcel) had announced the launch of the YSD Track Series (YSDTS) programme at the National Velodrome in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan on December 9, 2022
The YSDTS is a collaboration between YSD and SportExcel, and was launched by YB Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports and Y.A.M Tunku Tan Sri Imran Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar, Chairman of YSD as well as Founder and Chairman of SportExcel. The event was also attended by Dr. Yatela Zainal Abidin, Chief Executive Officer of YSD; Mr. Sivanandan Chinnadurai, the Executive Director of SportExcel; and Mr. John Beasley, the High-Performance Director of Majlis Sukan Negara (MSN) and Technical Advisor of YSDTS. The series is also supported by MSN and the Malaysia National Cycling Federation (MNCF).
YSD is committing RM2.7million for the YSDTS for 3 years, towards the establishment of the first of its kind programme to develop the interest in track cycling among local young cyclists and pave the way for the formation of local professional track cycling among local young cycling teams, as an avenue for national talent scouting. Vindicated with the success of the Sime Darby Foundation Track Cycling Team (SFDTCT). YSD is not putting its renewed focus into YSDTS to nurture future young talent and bring about the passion of track cycling to a larger population.
The track series will be supported by Mr. John Beasley, who is the Technical Advisor of the new-founded programme and Mr. Mohd Izham Mohamad 0f the National Sports Institute (ISN), both of whom are the subject matter expertise in track cycling and have been long term partners of YSD. The programme is also supported by MSN and the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) for the provision of the venue, manpower, and technical expertise to ensure the success of YSDTS.
YSDTS Technical Advisor, John Beasley said “We are thrilled to once again collaborate with YSD, and this time to develop a reimagined track cycling race that would attract the interest of those new to the sport. We look forward to launching the first season of YSD Track Series in 2023 and seeing the inaugural edition of the race take place a this very iconic world-class track cycling facility (referring to the National Velodrome in Nilai).”
In his officiating address, YSD Chairman Tunku Tan Sri Imran said, “The YSD Track Series is crucial to create and provide a proper and safe avenue that fulfills the needs of local elite and junior track cycling talents towards their development with accessible racing exposure. I hope that the track series will also encourage the formation of local racing clubs to create a new pathway for junior cyclists, and for a new channel to discover fresh new talents for the national elite team. With the success of the YSD Track Series, we shall develop a league of new champions who will bring greater glory to the country.”
In line with YSD’s commitment towards grassroots sports development, YSDTS is designed to cater for licensed local and international athletes in the Elite and Junior categories (U-19. U-17 and U-15) for both men and women, to develop a track racing culture in the country through the planned 52 races over the next three years. At least 120 cyclists are anticipated to participate in each of the race events offered throughout the series, with the top three winner’s receiving cash prizes.
As the philanthropic arm of Sime Darby Berhad, Sime Darby Plantation Berhad and Sime Darby Property Berhad, YSD supports sport development programmes from the grassroots. In addition, YSD supports world-class athletes, as well as an increased focus on women and girls’ development in sports in the country.
Earlier this year, YSD began supporting SportExcel for the 3-years Malaysian Premier Elite Junior Circuit Grand Finals and International Exposure for Female Athletes programme with an RM1.5 million sponsorships benefiting Malaysian female junior athletes in tennis, squash, BMX and swimming.
Press Release prepared by Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD), Friday, 9 Dec 2022
Photo : SportExcel
About Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD)
Yayasan Sime Darby or Sime Darby Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sime Darby Berhad, Sime Darby Plantation and Sime Darby Property. Established in 1982, the foundation revolves around five pillars which are Education, Environment, Community and Health. Sports, and Arts & Culture. Led by an independent Governing Council, the foundation is managed by a dedicated team who works closely with the 3 Sime Darby companies in areas of mutual interest. Since its inception, the foundation has expanded its wings from offering scholarships to outstanding and deserving individuals to funding impactful conservation, outreach and development programmes.
For more information, visit www.yayasansimedarby.com
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About Yayasan Kecemerlangan Sukan Malaysia (SportExcel)
Yayasan Kecemerlangan Sukan Malaysia or SportExcel is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1989 and lunched in 1991. The Foundation is funded mainly by the Malaysian Government and the private sector and supports programs to develop sporting excellence among junior athletes. Since its inception, SportExcel had its sights clearly set on junior development in Malaysian sports and firmly believes that the future of Malaysian sport lies in the context if junior development. SportExcel programs include national sports, circuits, international exposure and reciprocal programmes, incentives as well as special projects for aspiring junior athletes. Currently, SportExcel organizes an annual BMX circuit and an International Exposure Program for BMX under the SportExcel-YSD Girls Athletes Enhancement Program.
For more information, visit www.sportexcel.org.my
For media inquiries, please contact : Sivanandan Chinnadurai, sportexcel2013@gmail.com, +603-89982255