Aricco’s vest also had the word “Sabah” on the back instead of “Malaysia.”
In the 62 kg weightlifting event held on Tuesday, Sabahan Aricco (picture) wore a vest bearing the flag of his home state instead of the Jalur Gemilang usually worn by national athletes participating in international events.
“We are waiting to discuss this issue with the (weightlifting) association. I am aware of it, but let us discuss it first. I don’t wish to comment further,” Razali told The Malaysian Insider.
The incident follows criticisms about the Malaysian contingent’s untidy attire during the opening ceremony last weekend.
National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Datuk Zolkples Embong had commented that the Malaysian contingent appeared untidily dressed during the opening ceremony on Sunday.
“I saw the national contingent’s parade on opening night... They just didn’t look neat. They did not button their blazers, they also did not wear neckties. Some wore songkok, some did not. This made out contingent look untidily dressed,” Zolkples told Utusan Malaysia earlier this week.
He stressed, however, that the national contingent’s unkempt look had nothing to do with the choice of attire.
“It was not caused by improper choice of clothes. This is not the first time we have worn blazers to a major sporting event,” Zolkples said.
It is unclear if action would be taken against Aricco.
Arrico is a Sabahan and he is proud to be one. What is so wrong if he wears the weight lifting body suit bearing the word Sabah? At the prize giving ceremony he wore the Malaysian track suit and the Malaysian flag and National anthem was played.
ReplyDeleteDon't make a mountain out of a little mole hill.If at all you want to haul up , haul up the Weight lifting Association and tell them to supply proper weight lifting suit for their athletes. The coming Asian Games you can check on them if this was done.