Presentation of The Chef de Mission Report for The XXXIII Olympic Games Paris 2024

Tan Sri Dato’ Hamidin Mohd Amin, Deputy President of OCM, presented his comprehensive Chef de Mission Report for the XXXIII Olympic Games Paris 2024 during the 211th OCM Executive Council Meeting held on Saturday, 9th November 2024, at the PETRONAS Akademi Badminton Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

In his presentation, Tan Sri Dato’ Hamidin Mohd Amin shared a short video, providing a dynamic overview of all the activities and programmes conducted before and during the Paris Olympics. Additionally, he presented a detailed written report encompassing various aspects of the Malaysian Contingent in the Games.

Tan Sri Dato’ Hamidin Mohd Amin also took the opportunity to thank the OCM, particularly to its President, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria, for entrusting him with the role of Chef de Mission of the Malaysian Contingent to the XXXIII Olympic Games Paris 2024.

He further extended his appreciation to the Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia, Y.B. Hannah Yeoh, for her continuous support to the Malaysian Contingent, particularly through the Road To Gold (RTG) programme.

He emphasized that he hopes the Chef de Mission Report will serve as a valuable guide and reference to all stakeholders in future Olympic endeavours.

In a concluding ceremony, Tan Sri Dato’ Hamidin Mohd Amin formally handed over a hardcopy of the Chef de Mission Report to Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria, marking the conclusion of his duties and responsibilities for the Paris Olympics.

“I am impressed with the work performance and professionalism exhibited by Tan Sri Hamidin, who completed the Chef de Mission Report within just 3 months after the conclusion of the Paris Olympics”,

“On behalf of the entire OCM family, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Tan Sri Hamidin, Datuk Nicol David, the National Sports Associations affiliated with OCM, the Team Managers and Coaches, the Chief Medical Officer and his team who managed the Medical and Recovery Centres, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Sports Council, the National Sports Institute and our OCM Secretariat for their dedicated services and sacrifices, ensuring a successful outing at the Paris Olympics”,

“We would also like to acknowledge Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Lee Zii Jia for their outstanding achievements in securing 2 bronze medals in the Badminton Men’s Doubles and Singles events respectively, as well as to all the other athletes of the Malaysian Contingent who gave their utmost effort. Their performances, which included national records and personal bests, showcased their dedication and embodied the true 𝗢𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗖 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦” stated Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria, who is also the Vice President of OCA for Southeast Asia Zone.