But that is exactly what junior netball coach Choo Kon Lee has done.
And for her tireless, selfless and outstanding efforts, she was deservingly named as the recipient of the 2010 Women and Sports award yesterday.
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| Proud moment: Junior netball coach Choo Kon Lee (centre) is all smiles after receiving the Women and Sports Award from Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil last night. On the right is OCM president Tunku Tan Sri Imran Tuanku Ja’afar. — GLENN GUAN / The Star |
Last night, Kon Lee received the award from Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil at the OCM Indoor Sports Complex.
The 46-year-old Kon Lee, who has been involved in netball for about two decades, said she was honoured to win the award.
“It does feel good to be selected out of the many passionate women officials who have contributed so much for sports. It is an honour,” said the former Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) physical education graduate.
“It will be a motivation for me to continue to do what I love – to train the youngsters not only about the game but also to educate and guide them to stay on the right track in their lives.”
Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) vice-president Low Beng Choo commended Kon Lee for her contributions.
“This coach has done well to produce good results for the country consistently,” said Beng Choo, who is also the chairman of OCM’s women and sports committee.
“There are many who have worked hard to promote sport but their efforts have gone unnoticed. Today, most of the winners are people who have been working hard in the back-ground. We are pleased to recognise their contributions.”
Yesterday, national woman shuttler Wong Mew Choo’s parents – Wong Loy Choy and Kok Mee Foong – were also honoured for their support and sacrifices, which have been instrumental in Mew Choo winning one of the most prominent titles – the China Open in 2007.
“Parental support is also a key to the success of an athlete.
“We hope parents will continue to provide good support for their children – especially the women athletes,” said Beng Choo.
Roll of honour
Women and Sports Award: Choo Kon Lee (netball).
Leadership: Christina Chee Shin Liang (table tennis).
Development of Sports in the Community: Normala Abdul Rashid (former national women soccer player, working as a development officer with the Perak State Council).
Grassroots development: Lucy Lao Puong Siong (squash).
Sports Journalism: Jamhariah Jaafar (Berita Harian).
Partnership: Wong Loy Choy and Kok Mee Foong (Shuttler Wong Mew Choo’s parents).
IOC Achievement Diploma: Zaiton Othman (National Sports Council Athletes Welfare unit director).
