The Malaysian Gymnastics Federation will not interfere in the Terengganu government's decision concerning the participation of the state's gymnasts in tournaments due to the dress code issue.
“This has been debated since 2015. For us, on MGF standpoint, we look at it as every state has their own governance; we most probably would not interfere without the Youth and Sports Ministry to tackle this matter after Terengganu decided on the governance of gymnastics or non-gymnastics sports like diving,” she told reporters after the sponsorship signing ceremony between MGF and Cosway Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur today.
On Tuesday, Wan Sukairi said the Terengganu government was prepared to withdraw from sports that do not adhere to syariah-compliant attire. These include gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics for women. Recently, Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and National Sports Council director-general Ahmad Shapawi Ismail were among those who have criticised Terengganu’s move, concerning it jeopardises the future of female athletes who could potentially bring glory to the country in sports.
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