Be Fit Malaysians #20: Training Athletes in the New Normal

Dr Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | Dr Malini Karupiah, Sports Physician

30-Jul-20 16:00

Be Fit Malaysians #20: Training Athletes in the New Normal

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As the movement control order is loosened and various sectors of society are reopened, Malaysian athletes have also been given the green light to restart their training last month ahead of next year’s Olympics and Paralympics. But training in this new normal is not the same, especially when there are so many uncertainties ahead. On today’s show, we speak to consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh and sports physician Dr Malini Karupiah to find out more.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy

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