JEANNE ASKS M'SIANS TO GIVE FULL SUPPORT TO BEIJING-BOUND PARALYMPIANS

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Jeanne Abdullah Thursday asked Malaysians to give their full support to Malaysia's Beijing-bound paralympians.

The Prime Minister's wife said she was proud by their participation in the
Olympiad and hoped they would bring glory for the country.

"I believe there is nothing impossible in this world and we are just as
capable as others to win at the Games," she told reporters after handing over
the Jalur Gemilang (national flag) to the national contingent to the Games
represented by chef-de-mission Ng Kong Chuah, at Seri Perdana here.

Jeanne also handed over incentives of RM5,000 each to the nine
paralympians who qualified on merit for the Beijing Paralympics, which will be
held from Sept 6 to 17.

"I hope Malaysians will spend time watching the Paralympic Games
because it is worth watching our own athletes in action," she added.

Also present were Youth and Sports Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and
Malaysian Paralympics Council president Zainal Abu Zarin.

Malaysia's contingent to the Beijing Paralympics;
1. Mohd Raduan Emeari (Athletics)
2. Cheok Kon Fatt (Powerlifting)
3. Mariappan Perumal (Powerlifting)
4. Sharifah Raudzah Syed Akil (Powerlifting)
5. Siow Lee Chan (Powerlifting)
6. Al Mustakim Matrin (Sailing)
7. Loke Sin Ying (Sailing)
8. Muhammad Salam Sidek (Archery)
9. Zulkifli Mat Zin (Archery)
10. Zul Amirul Sidi Abdullah (Swimming)
11. Yusup Dewa (Swimming)