New SRAM president to focus on grassroots development

PETALING JAYA: Incoming Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) president Nik Razeen Daud has pledged to live up to expectations with development at the grassroots his main priority.

The 64-year-old Nik Razeen will formally replace the outgoing Huang Ying How as the president in their annual general meeting (AGM) today.

Nik Razeen, who also served as president of the Squash Racquets Association of Negri Sembilan from 2012-2017, admits it is a huge responsibility taking on the stewardship of the national body.

“It’s a huge task but I’m committed to putting

my best foot forward for the sport,” said Nik Razeen, who was brought into the SRAM main committee in 2012 and served as vice-president from 2015-2017 before taking up the deputy president’s role last year.

“SRAM have been in good hands all these years and I intend to carry on the good work that has been done.

“But I also want to focus more on grassroots development, especially in the states.

“That is where the bulk of our players will come from. We already have a good junior system, so now it’s time to step up and keep on expanding the player pool.”

Besides Nik Razeen, SRAM will also have a new deputy president in Gerard Monteiro. The former Selangor state player steps up from his vice-president’s role to take up the No. 2 position.

Sarawakian Gabriel Teo will fill the vacated vice-president’s post. The other vice-president is K. Subramaniam.