In the aftermath of the retirement of former diving world champion Cheong Jun Hoong yesterday, PKR Youth is calling for an urgent rethink of the termination of 144 athletes under the National Sports Council (NSC) Training Programme.

"Athletes who have made history for the country in international competitions have been dismissed due to lack of funds," said Selangor PKR Youth chief Chua Wei Kiat.

The NSC has explained that the decision came after Budget 2022...