Group photo with all the athletes
In a tribute to Malaysian sporting excellence, MILO held a ceremony to honor the athletes representing Malaysia at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. MILO fulfilled its promise by donating RM10,000 to each of the 56 athletes, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing sporting talent through various school and sports programs.
YB Puan Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports, who graced the event, praised MILO’s initiative, stating, “”We commend MILO®’s initiative in supporting our national athletes. This commitment goes beyond just sponsorship, it is about building a sporting culture from the ground up. It demonstrates the crucial role that private sector support plays in the development of Malaysian sports.”
Mr. Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia said, “We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our 56 Olympians and Paralympians who represented Malaysia in Paris. Their dedication to sport embodies the values that MILO has championed for over 70 years. Many of these athletes have their roots in MILO® programs such as the MILO-MSSM national sports school competition over the years.”
YB Puan Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports during her opening speech
The event highlighted the inspirational stories of the athletes, several of whom participated in MILO- MSSM sports school competitions. For more than 60 years, this program has benefitted millions of school children, serving as a springboard to nurture budding athletes and embodying MILO®’s philosophy that ‘Sports is a Great Teacher’.
The event showcased the inspirational stories of the athletes, including national diver Bertrand Rhodict, who shared, “It has only been my first year to represent Malaysia in such a prestigious event like the Olympic Games, and to be endorsed by MILO and also receiving this contribution has been a huge encouragement for me to keep working harder for the next Olympics and make the country proud. This incentive will also help me as I start my college studies next year.”
Muhammad Imaan Aiman Muhammad Redzuan, aged 18, a Paralympic swimmer who also won the 2023 MOE-MSSM-MILO Award, expressed his gratitude: “I felt thankful for the support when I heard about the news of MILO’s incentive for all the athletes. This is a very encouraging message to all of the para-athletes in Malaysia to work hard and never give up on pursuing their dreams in sports.”
Group photo with YB Puan Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports and Mr. Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia
This contribution to Malaysia’s Olympians and Paralympians is part of MILO®’s ongoing commitment to nurturing sporting talent in the nation, spanning from grassroots programs to supporting athletes at international events.
For more information about MILO® and its initiatives in supporting Malaysian sports, please visit www.milo.com.my.
