Continuing Penang’s Supply of World Sport Champions
By Avineshwaran Taharumalengam
May 2023 COVER STORY
WHEN PLAYING FOOTBALL on the streets as a young lad, I always attempted to achieve Ronaldinho’s elastico or Ronaldo’s shimmy. Every kid in my neighbourhood was the same; they wanted to emulate their favourite football hero too.It is no less different for fans of other sports. For example, in badminton, many enthusiasts want to be Chinese legend, Lin Dan, or Penangite and local legend, Lee Chong Wei. They mimic their stance and the way they move in the court –...
Avineshwaran Taharumalengam
His love for sports started at age seven, and he is privileged to have a career as a sports writer with The Star. An avid listener and someone who enjoys the various narratives in the game, he believes sports build richer minds and has the ability to unify everyone with its passion and tenacity.
