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(Reg No. 3027/2009) 

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Junior Development Programe (JDP) 2010 ...is back again!

Race Walkers Assoc. of Malaysia (RWAM) is organizing it's second year JDP 2010 specially for young walkers (Primary & Secondary school). The purpose of this event is to create interest for young talented walkers to take part and mostly to educate them with the right walking methods.

Beside developing junior walkers, RWAM is also developing senior/adult walkers which is interested to improve and learn the proper walking skill.  

For parents who likes to bring your kids to walk together in this event is encouraged. We have specially designed competition for Men & Women open category. Therefore, parents and children could have an experience to walk together in a fun exciting way.

Not to forget, RWAM is giving Prize Money, Medal and Certifecate for the winnners.

For more information, do read/download our Rules & Regualtion attached below.

Our 1st Circuit will start on 7th March 2010 (Sat), registration is now open for all.

PHOTOS: Junior Development Programe 2009.

For more *Final JDP 3nd Circuit Photo [Click Here] 

 For more *Final JDP 3nd Circuit Photo [Click Here] 

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Tuesday December 22, 2009

Thiru walks 101km to bag three medals

By Y.P. SIVAM

VETERAN walker B. Thirukumaran had a memorable outing at the 12-Hour Walk at Dataran Putrajaya recently.

The 40-year-old Thirukuma-ran, who was taking part in the gruelling event for the first time, swept all three gold medals at stake in the men’s category in the championships.

His first gold medal came when he emerged as the top participant in the 50km event. Then he continued his walk to complete the 70km walk first. However, the accolades came for his 101km effort in the 12-Hour Walk.

Thirukumaran, an officer with Maybank, said he was delighted with his triumph in the 12-Hour Walk.

 Time out: Some even camped out for the race.

“Previously, I had only taken part in the 50km walk. But this year, I was keen to venture into the 12-Hour Walk. I had trained hard and my target was about 100km.

“I did not stop at any time during the 12 hours. I was quite apprehensive and did not want my concentration to be disrupted,” said an excited Thirukumaran.

There was another reason for Thirukumaran, who had represented Malaysia in the SEA Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Asian championships, to smile and that was his protege L. Mathivanan’s impressive performance in the competition.

The 21-year-old Mathivanan was second to Thirukumaran in all three events. Mathivanan, who is preparing for the 2010 Sukma in Malacca, said he was pleased with his results.

 Great effort: Thirukumaran (right) takes the lead as his protege Mathivanan keeps pace.

“It was tough and I had taken a short break during the 12-hour walk. I have to thank my mentor (Thiru-kumaran ) for motivating me,” said Mathivanan, who completed 94km in the 12-hour walk.

Last year’s best Malaysian finisher R. Thevendra settled for the third place in 91km.

In the women’s category French-woman Kora Bouffilert was the winner when she completed 94km. Malaysia’s Yap Wai Mun was second on 83km followed by Hong Kong’s So Kit Mun with 81km.

However, the loudest applause was saved for Singapore’s H. Krishnan, who, at 80, was the oldest participant in the 12-hour walk. Krishnan completed 48km and was presented with a special award by Datuk Eddy Chen, the president of the Race Walkers Association of Malaysia (RWAM).

Chen said it was indeed good to witness a senior person like Krishnan coming all the way from Singapore for the event. “We hope to see him return next year,” said Chen after the prize giving ceremony.

The 12-Hour Walk was organised by RWAM) with support from the Putrajaya Holdings and the Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Associa-tion (FTAAA). The sponsors for the walk were Rockport, Johnson and Johnson, Sloan’s, Proviton, Isotnic H-Two-O, Resorts World and Eagle brand.

Chen said they were pleased with the response for the event as the participants had created a carnival atmosphere.

“It was wonderful to see participants coming with their family members. Some of them had stayed overnight to support the participants,” Chen said.

RWAM patron Datuk Seri Chin Fah Kui, who gave away the prizes to the winners, said they were looking forward to organising more walking events in Putrajaya.

RESULTS (Malaysians unless stated)

12 hour walk

Men: 1. B. Thirukumaran 101km; 2. L. Mathivanan 94km; 3. R. Thevendra 91km

Women:1. Kora Bouffilert (Fra) 94km; 2. Yap Wai Mun 83km; 3. So Kit Mun (Hkg) 81km

70km:

Men: 1. B. Thirukumaran; 2. L. Mathivanan ; 3. R. Thevendra

Women: 1. Kora Bouffilert (Fra); 2. So Kit Sum (Hkg); 3. Yap Wai Mun.

50km

Men: 1. B. Thirukumaran; 2. L. Mathivanan; 3. R. Thevendra

Women: 1. Kora Bouffilert (Fra); 2. So Kit Mun (Hkg); 3. Kwok Chin Ha (Hkg). 

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16th Dec 2009, Wednesday

Congratulation!

It was another great year-end event in organizing the 2nd Putrajaya International 12 Hour Walk. RWAM hope all of the walkers enjoyed and experienced this year event very much. If you have any opinion/feedback regarding the event, do drop us a mail for improvement. 

Result & photos has being post up at below, If you have any personal blogs or websites links to share with others about this year 12 hour walk, please let us know and we shall help you paste the link here.

Last but not least, RWAM truthfully thank your continuous support in making this 2nd Putrajaya International 12 Hour Walk a success. We shall see you all next year 12 Hour Walk 2010.

Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you

Persident & Members Race Walker's Assoc. of Malaysia

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Certificate of Participation...!

Race Walkers’ Association of Malaysia (RWAM) will be sending your 2nd Putrajaya International 12 Hour Walk 2009 "Certificates of Participation" (by Post Malaysia) on January 2010. (Rule/Regulation Clause 8.05: Competitors who cover a distance of 10KM or more will be awarded a Certificate of Participation).

If you have any inquire, please e-mail to whyap@metrok.com.my

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13th Nov 2009, Friday

Press Conference @ Olympic Council Malaysia (OCM)

1/9/09, Tuesday

Come join us on Facebook:

We’ve created a Facebook group for the all RWAM walkers. Head over to Facebook to check it out and meet other people who are participating the coming event or just interested in the walking event. We’ll be posting updates, photos, and discussions there. Come on over and write on our wall!

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Monday, Oct 5, 2009 

Congratulation:

Group Photos/: Final 3rd Circuit JDP, Kg.Pandan Sport Complex, Kuala Lumpur

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