Pedal power from CIMB Foundation

CIMB Foundation announced its partnership with Junior Cycling Malaysia (JCM) for a period of three years (2018 — 2020) to nurture young talents in the sport through the CIMB-JCM Junior Development Programme yesterday.

JCM is an initiative by the Sports Ministry and the National Sports Council (NSC) to develop cycling in Malaysia at all levels, from beginners to racing champions.

The CIMB-JCM Junior Development Programme was launched by Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin yesterday.

Other attendees were NSC director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi, CIMB group chief executive Tengku Zafrul Aziz and CIMB Foundation chief executive officer Datuk Hamidah Naziadin.

CIMB Foundation’s support will help build JCM’s talent pipeline and nurture potential champions from as young as seven to become elite cyclists in a structured and systematic manner.

CIMB Foundation will also be sponsoring an eight-member squad for next month’s Australia Tour.

The cyclists are due to race in a series of track and road championships for a month.

Hamidah said: “We are confident that this partnership with JCM will establish a robust talent pipeline for future Malaysian champions in cycling.”

JCM has organised 13 criterium championships, three road races, one event each in time trial, track and BMX.

JCM also organises cycling clinics at selected schools to promote safe cycling as well as to scout for fresh talent.

Young cyclists with potential will also be exposed to a series of tours in Europe and Australia.