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<div itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/VideoObject"><meta itemprop="name" content="Sports Matters Podcast: How a ‘Hyperactive’ Student Became Malaysia’s Chess Powerhouse"><meta itemprop="description" content="What do the lightning-fast reflexes of a badminton court and the silent, calculated intensity of a chess board have in common? <br /><br />For Tan Wei Hao, the answer is the &quot;Harimau Malaya&quot; stripes. While many athletes are driven solely by the pursuit of gold, Tan’s journey was fuelled by a simple, profound dream: to earn the right to wear the official Malaysian attire. <br /><br />This ambition was triggered by none other than our national legend, Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei, proving that inspiration knows no sporting boundaries.<br /><br />Tan’s path to the Malaysian Men’s Asean Chess Team was anything but conventional. Once labelled a &quot;hyperactive&quot; child with boundless energy and no clear outlet, his life took a transformative turn following a chance encounter with a chess board in a school canteen. That restless energy found its focus, evolving from a schoolyard hobby into a disciplined, strategic powerhouse.<br /><br />Today, standing alongside national stalwarts like Afiq Syukri, Muhammad Helmy and Tiong Kung Ming, Tan views competition not as a hurdle, but as the essential fuel required to reach the next level. <br /><br />In the world of high-stakes chess, being competitive is only half the battle; the true mastery lies in turning that rivalry into a moral boost; the ultimate mind game. Discover how the psychology of the board translates into fierce national pride and a relentless drive for excellence.<br /><br />"><meta itemprop="uploadDate" content="2026-02-06T11:00:00.000Z"><meta itemprop="thumbnailUrl" content="https://s2.dmcdn.net/v/Z-XVK1fYPSpKQU46x/x120"><meta itemprop="duration" content="P2280S"><meta itemprop="embedUrl" content="https://geo.dailymotion.com/player/xlcbf.html?video=x9zd32s"><script src="https://geo.dailymotion.com/player/xlcbf.js" data-video="x9zd32s"></script></div>
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How a ‘Hyperactive’ Student Became Malaysia’s Chess Powerhouse
What do the lightning-fast reflexes of a badminton court and the silent, calculated intensity of a...
Among the athletes who received the incentive were Tan Sri Dr M Jegathesan, Gladys Chai Ng Mei, Khoo Chong Beng, V. Subramaniam, Datuk Rabuan Pit, Datuk M. Rajamani and Datuk Zaiton Othman. - Bernama photo
Among the athletes who received the incentive were Tan Sri Dr M Jegathesan, Gladys Chai Ng Mei, Khoo Chong Beng, V. Subramaniam, Datuk Rabuan Pit, Datuk M. Rajamani and Datuk Zaiton Othman. - Bernama photo
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Malaysia athletics honours past greats with incentive payments
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Athletics (MA) settled the payment of reward incentives to former track and...
US former tennis player Serena Williams. Photo by Michael Tran/AFP FILE PIX
US former tennis player Serena Williams. Photo by Michael Tran/AFP FILE PIX
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Serena Williams refuses to rule out return to tennis
LOS ANGELES - Serena Williams has reignited speculation that she could make a return to tennis,...
Hyrox is an indoor fitness competition that combines endurance running with functional strength workouts. Photo: Hyrox
Hyrox is an indoor fitness competition that combines endurance running with functional strength workouts. Photo: Hyrox
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Yes, it’s happening: Hyrox lands in Kuala Lumpur this December
MALAYSIA is set to join the global Hyrox circuit, with Kuala Lumpur expected to host its first Hyrox...
Yeo Jia Min showing her engagement ring, with Pang Sheng Jun by her side in an Instagram post announcing their engagement on Dec 30. Photo: YEO JIA MIN/INSTAGRAM
Yeo Jia Min showing her engagement ring, with Pang Sheng Jun by her side in an Instagram post announcing their engagement on Dec 30. Photo: YEO JIA MIN/INSTAGRAM
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‘Yes to forever’: Shuttler Yeo Jia Min announces engagement to former swimmer Pang Sheng Jun
SHAH ALAM – Singapore badminton ace Yeo Jia Min and former national swimmer Pang Sheng Jun have...
The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with candlelights in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. (Photo by GEORGE CHAN / AFP)
The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with candlelights in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. (Photo by GEORGE CHAN / AFP)
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World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
SYDNEY, Australia - New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving...
This photo illustration taken in Washington, DC, on Dec 23, 2025 shows part of a new batch of files released on Tuesday by the US government in relation to the notorious late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein containing numerous references to Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then close friend&#039;s private jet. - (Photo by AFP)
This photo illustration taken in Washington, DC, on Dec 23, 2025 shows part of a new batch of files released on Tuesday by the US government in relation to the notorious late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein containing numerous references to Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then close friend's private jet. - (Photo by AFP)
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New Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump references
WASHINGTON - A new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released Tuesday contains numerous references to...
The Malaysian contingent won 57 gold medals at the Thailand Sea Games. - Bernama photo
The Malaysian contingent won 57 gold medals at the Thailand Sea Games. - Bernama photo
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Analyst says Malaysia’s Thailand Sea Games performance moderate
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s fourth-place finish at the Thailand 2025 Sea Games with 57 gold medals...
Malaysia is rich in golfing talent particularly among women but many struggle to progress after turning professional due to the lack of proper structural and financial backing. - Photo illustrated via Canva
Malaysia is rich in golfing talent particularly among women but many struggle to progress after turning professional due to the lack of proper structural and financial backing. - Photo illustrated via Canva
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Talent alone not enough as pro athletes need better support - Expert
KUALA LUMPUR - Professional golfer Zulaikah Nasser believes that talent alone is insufficient for...
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Fifteen-year-old Sharifah Ariel Budriah Jamalullail’s stunning victory in Manama, Bahrain, has...
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People crowd a railway station in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on February 13, 2026, ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations. Millions across China are returning to their hometowns to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Horse on February 17. (Photo by CN-STR/AFP)
People crowd a railway station in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on February 13, 2026, ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations. Millions across China are returning to their hometowns to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Horse on February 17. (Photo by CN-STR/AFP)
Dumplings and work stress as Chinese rush home for Lunar New Year
PLKN trainees Teh Yih Khye (left) and Liang Calvin when met at the 505th Territorial Army Regiment, Force Camp, in Pekan, Pahang. - Bernama photo
PLKN trainees Teh Yih Khye (left) and Liang Calvin when met at the 505th Territorial Army Regiment, Force Camp, in Pekan, Pahang. - Bernama photo
Away from home, united at PLKN for Chinese New Year
A lion dance team typically has eight to 10 members, including drummers, expanding to 20 for larger performances. - Bernama photo
A lion dance team typically has eight to 10 members, including drummers, expanding to 20 for larger performances. - Bernama photo
Lion dance: A symbol of hope, luck and heritage
Demand for calligraphy services usually increases about one to two months before Chinese New Year, with invitations coming from schools, shopping centers, associations, and night markets selling festive goods. - Bernama photo
Demand for calligraphy services usually increases about one to two months before Chinese New Year, with invitations coming from schools, shopping centers, associations, and night markets selling festive goods. - Bernama photo
Brushstrokes of blessings: The living art of Chinese calligraphy in Kelantan
At 80, Wee is still very much at the heart of the festive rush, tirelessly preparing Kiam Koay, or ‘Kia Koi’ in the Kelantan dialect - a traditional cake passed down through four generations. Photo by Bernama
At 80, Wee is still very much at the heart of the festive rush, tirelessly preparing Kiam Koay, or ‘Kia Koi’ in the Kelantan dialect - a traditional cake passed down through four generations. Photo by Bernama
At 80, Wee keeps Kiam Koay tradition alive
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Vehicles entering KL expected to nearly double ahead of CNY
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
Sultan Selangor’s decrees a wake-up call for law, harmony and sustainability
Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (Photo from Selangor Royal Official)
Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (Photo from Selangor Royal Official)
Former Melaka CM's ex-political secretary, wife nabbed in RM3mil MACC probe
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests, saying the case is being investigated under the MACC Act 2009.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests, saying the case is being investigated under the MACC Act 2009.
Bersatu sacks Hamzah
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin
'Hamzah might form new party' – Bersatu associate wing chief
Speculation that Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin may be expelled by the Disciplinary Board of Bersatu is not merely an internal party issue.
Speculation that Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin may be expelled by the Disciplinary Board of Bersatu is not merely an internal party issue.
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