SEA Games golf squad on track to meet medal target
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) — The national golf squad is on track to meet its silver and bronze medal targets at the SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, next month, says Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) president Tan Sri Anwar Mohd Nor.
He said the medal target was based on the performance of the athletes who had shown vast improvements during training.
Golfer Ervin Chang, who is targeted to win at least the bronze, is seen to have a good chance as he had experience from the previous two editions of the SEA Games.
“He managed to finish in the fourth position at the time, so with his current performance I am confident he can have a podium finish,” he told reporters here.
Anwar said the squad would leave early on May 4 to adjust to the competition venue, before competing from May 13 to 18.
Meanwhile, national coach Shairul Erwin Samsudin placed high confidence in his charges.
“We have a chance to compete for medals, so I hope all the players can compete at their best throughout the competition,” he said.
The squad comprises male athletes Ervin, K. Rhaasrikanesh, Marcus Lim and A Nateeshvar, while Jeneath Wong, Mirabel Ting and Ng Jing Xuen make up the women exponents.
The Hanoi SEA Games is scheduled to take place from May 12 to 23.
— BERNAMA
