Eain Yow was yesterday named the 2012 Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSM)-Milo Sports Award boys' Athlete of the Year after an impressive season last year.
The-14-year-old, who in January clinched the British Junior Open Under-15 title, did well to win the Dunlop Pontefract Junior Open title (Under-15) in London last year.
He also racked up titles at the Milo All Stars International Junior Open, Penang International Junior Open, Asian Junior Individual Championships, National Junior Title as well as the MSSM Squash Championships title.
Eain Yow said the award, which has been won by big names such as badminton player Rashid Sidek and diver Pandelela Rinong in the past, will inspire him to achieve more in the future.
"I am really quite surprised to win. This is an honour for me and I will continue to work hard to win more titles after this," said the Bukit Jalil Sports School student.
"I have to thank my school and my coach Andrew (Cross) for their support as I would not be here without them.
"The school has been very kind to me and has given me many chances to compete while my coach has taught me a lot in the three years I have been at the school."
Eain Yow, who idolises national player Ong Beng Hee, added that his ultimate goal would be to compete in the Olympics one day.
"It is definitely my dream to compete in the Olympics and hopefully do well there. Even Nicol (David) has not yet had a chance to play in the Games so it would be an honour if I could get the chance."
Meanwhile, the girls' Athlete of the Year title went to national diver Traisy Vivien Tukiet after she qualified for the Diving World Cup and Olympic Games, which were both held in London last year.
She was, however, not able to attend the awards ceremony as she is currently training with the national team in China.
Roll of Honour
Boys’ — Most Promising Athlete: Nee Gui Ping (Swimming)
Special Award: Abdul Aziz Mohd Zahit (Cycling)
Special Education Award: Lim Chee Chong (athletics)
Athlete of the Year: Ng Eain Yow
Girls’ — Most Promising Athlete: Nur Aliah Izzati Muhammad Anis Squash)
Special Award: Loh Ying Ting (Wushu)
Special Education Award: Siti Nooradhiah Ismail (Athletics)
Athlete of the Year: Traisy Vivien Tukiet
Most Dedicated Teacher (male) : Lee Yock Chin (Table Tennis)
Most Dedicated Teacher (female): Rasia Ak Lutang (athletics)
Leadership award: Abdull Rahman Md Nor
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| Ng Eain Yow with his Athlete of the Year award |
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