Nadi Arena (1/8/24)
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00:00Today, I am very excited to be able to spend time with one of my idols, a national figure.
00:13It's none other than Dato' Nicole Ann David, who is here with me.
00:17Hi Dato', how are you?
00:18Good, thank you. Good to be here.
00:20Dato', we all see your journey as part of this chapter mission.
00:26Maybe before this, as the country's squash queen,
00:30can you share with us your experiences so far in Paris 2024?
00:34It's an experience that I am very proud of,
00:37because I can see all of our athletes competing in the Olympics for the first time.
00:43And it gives me such a thrill to be here,
00:47to witness such amazing athletes, all Malaysians, actually representing the country.
00:53It makes me feel so proud.
00:54This is your first Olympics experience as well,
00:56so maybe, after so many years as a Malaysian,
01:01how does it feel to be a part of the CDM team this time?
01:04It does feel a little different,
01:07but if I was in the Olympic Games,
01:11it would be a different story.
01:15But now, the focus is on the athletes,
01:18and I'm just so happy that I can be part of the Malaysian team,
01:22putting their heart and soul in for our country.
01:25And that's what it feels like when you're actually competing,
01:27and I know what it feels like.
01:29I know how they are feeling,
01:30so it's great to just be part of it all.
01:33Have you ever thought of or thought of
01:37hoping to be with an athlete during the opening ceremony the other day, Dato'?
01:42Never in my lifetime.
01:44I thought that chance would not be in my pathway,
01:48but now, having done that here in Paris,
01:52and just being there,
01:54standing on the boats,
01:56and just put the Malaysian flag when they call out our name,
02:00it's just a very special moment for me.
02:04For your own experience in the Olympics this time,
02:09how was it?
02:10From the Athletic Village to here,
02:13and you took the bus as well.
02:15So, what is it that you can share with us?
02:19For Asian Games and Commonwealth Games,
02:23I thought I was an athlete as well.
02:26I entered the village,
02:27and then I thought,
02:28oh, maybe I have to get ready for my match,
02:31and then I go,
02:32no, I'm here to actually be there for the athletes.
02:37So, it's really surreal,
02:39but at the same time,
02:40it's just so much bigger.
02:42All our fans out there,
02:44and our Malaysian supporters,
02:46our athletes need you.
02:47They want all the support coming all the way from Malaysia,
02:50so every bit of positivity matters.
02:53And just keep cheering them on,
02:55keep making them stronger for each and every day.
02:58Thank you so much, Zato.
03:00Thank you so much.
03:01We do Malaysia Boleh, okay?
03:02Malaysia!
03:03Boleh!
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03:12Malaysia!
03:13Boleh!