250 students expected to join football clinic
MIRI: Subis District Headmaster Counci l and Miri Division Footbal l Associat ion wi l l organise the Jalil Ramli Football Clinic at SK Kita Niah here this Saturday.
Mir i Div i sion Fo otba l l Association secretary Mohamad Azra said some 250 primary school students from Niah and Suai are expected to participate in the second edition of the clinic.
According to him, about 160 participants took part in the first edition, which was held at SK Selanyau football field on Nov 3.
“The programme went smoothly and students were excited to meet and learn from Sarawak football legend Jalil Ramli,” he said.
“They were given basic football t raining and proper game techniques and the clinic is also mentored by State Sports Council ( MSN) Miri Development Centre players,” he added.
The c l inic, focusing on primary school students, is seen as a starting point for football development over the long term where young participants will gain valuable experience with professional trainers in order to develop further in the sport.
“When they have football basics at a young age, we can build their interest from there and they will have a good chance of becoming a professional footballers,” he added.
Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni and Football Association of Sarawak president Dato Posa Majais are expected to attend the closing ceremony this Saturday.
For details, contact Tila Chakuk at 019- 8883772 or Rohaidee Samsu at 016- 8851021.