SERI KEMBANGAN: Team All-Stars did the country proud when it won the new dance squad division in the 16th Annual British Cheerleading Association Championship held in Britain on July 29-31.
Competing against 292 teams from 70 countries, they also came up third in the senior co-ed intermediate division and sixth in the senior partner stunt division.
“We were up against powerhouses like the United States and Japan but we gave it our best shot,” said team adviser Ishak Z. Allan, adding that the team only practised for three months.
“I hope that this will be a great start for Malaysians to take the discipline as a serious sport,” he added.
Their success resulted in the formation of Malaysia Cheerleading Association, which aims to promote the sport.
Their patron, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk M. Kayveas, said the sport would keep youngsters occupied and encourage them to be healthy both physically and mentally.
He also said the Government would give its full support to activities such as this, and praised the team for their first-rate performance.
“Initially it was difficult because of the cold weather and some of us got sick, but it was worth it when we won,” said team captain Nadiha Mohd, 20.
Team All-Stars was Malaysia’s first team and also the sole representative from the South-East Asia region. The team, sponsored by SCP Management Sdn Bhd, comprised 13 members aged 16 to 22.
SCP and Team All-Stars are organising the SCP Cheer Emas competition on Nov 26-27, which is open to all and will be made an annual event.
The competition also aims to introduce the sport nationwide.
The winners will get RM3,000 cash and a trophy.
Competing against 292 teams from 70 countries, they also came up third in the senior co-ed intermediate division and sixth in the senior partner stunt division.
“We were up against powerhouses like the United States and Japan but we gave it our best shot,” said team adviser Ishak Z. Allan, adding that the team only practised for three months.
“I hope that this will be a great start for Malaysians to take the discipline as a serious sport,” he added.
Their success resulted in the formation of Malaysia Cheerleading Association, which aims to promote the sport.
Their patron, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk M. Kayveas, said the sport would keep youngsters occupied and encourage them to be healthy both physically and mentally.
He also said the Government would give its full support to activities such as this, and praised the team for their first-rate performance.
“Initially it was difficult because of the cold weather and some of us got sick, but it was worth it when we won,” said team captain Nadiha Mohd, 20.
Team All-Stars was Malaysia’s first team and also the sole representative from the South-East Asia region. The team, sponsored by SCP Management Sdn Bhd, comprised 13 members aged 16 to 22.
SCP and Team All-Stars are organising the SCP Cheer Emas competition on Nov 26-27, which is open to all and will be made an annual event.
The competition also aims to introduce the sport nationwide.
The winners will get RM3,000 cash and a trophy.
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