Badminton legend Razif Pays Tribute to beloved former BAM patron Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali on Monday. Tun Dr Siti Hasmah passed away peacefully at the age of 100 at the National Heart Institute. Her immense legacy drew emotional condolences across Malaysia Badminton News as the sporting community mourned her departure.
Datuk Razif Sidek affirmed: “We regarded her as the mother of the Thomas Cup squad at the time.” He described how she frequently visited training sessions to offer warm encouragement and personal motivation to players. Historical archives on SmashNews88 spotlighted her support during Malaysia’s famous 1992 Thomas Cup victory in Kuala Lumpur.
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Her physical presence in Spain inspired Datuk Razif Sidek and Datuk Jalani Sidek during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Official historical records from Badminton Asia celebrate their bronze as Malaysia’s maiden Olympic medal in history. Retrospective coverage on SmashNews88 highlighted her unwavering belief in empowering Malaysian athletes on the world stage.
Datuk Razif Sidek stated: “Alhamdulillah, we managed to bring home the country’s first Olympic medal at the time.” Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the sports fraternity share deep pride in her lifelong contributions. Malaysian badminton will forever cherish her maternal care, enduring passion, and inspiring leadership across generations of champions.