KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Sports has reflected its
extraordinary legacy when it brings people closer through the
competition and unite behind a purpose higher than prize money.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said sports also showed what was happening in the world but for millions of people, sport was also an escape from hardship, from poverty and from conflict.
He said in such hard times for Malaysia which was facing the MH370 incident, many people gave their support and respect, including the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards, which was held for the first time in Malaysia.
"For Malaysia this is one such time. On Monday night, with deep sadness and regret, I had to inform the world that 239 people on flight MH370 are lost. Our thoughts and our prayers are with them and their families.
"At this difficult moment, we draw strength, we draw strength from individual stories of perseverance, of generosity and endurance. The nominees here tonight display those values. They have crossed the world in search of success," he said in his opening speech at the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards at Istana Budaya, Wednesday night.
Najib also expressed his gratitude for all involved in the awards for their support during the hard times faced by Malaysia and congratulated the nominees for their nomination.
He acknowledged that Laureus Awards not only rewarded the athletes but also does something important to improve the lives and future of people around the world such as HIV/AIDS projects in Uganda and educational programmes in Brazil.
Also present at the ceremony was his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Abdul Wahid Omar.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said sports also showed what was happening in the world but for millions of people, sport was also an escape from hardship, from poverty and from conflict.
He said in such hard times for Malaysia which was facing the MH370 incident, many people gave their support and respect, including the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards, which was held for the first time in Malaysia.
"For Malaysia this is one such time. On Monday night, with deep sadness and regret, I had to inform the world that 239 people on flight MH370 are lost. Our thoughts and our prayers are with them and their families.
"At this difficult moment, we draw strength, we draw strength from individual stories of perseverance, of generosity and endurance. The nominees here tonight display those values. They have crossed the world in search of success," he said in his opening speech at the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards at Istana Budaya, Wednesday night.
Najib also expressed his gratitude for all involved in the awards for their support during the hard times faced by Malaysia and congratulated the nominees for their nomination.
He acknowledged that Laureus Awards not only rewarded the athletes but also does something important to improve the lives and future of people around the world such as HIV/AIDS projects in Uganda and educational programmes in Brazil.
Also present at the ceremony was his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Abdul Wahid Omar.
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