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CAPTAINBALL 2024 CALENDAR MALAYSIA
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An exciting qualification is up for grabs as we head toward the closing months of Q4 2024 in this year’s Captainball Season.

We see the remaining two events on the Calendar giving all 76 Teams an opportunity to qualify for the end of year Champions League, to be played on 06&13 January 2025.

The AFL League2 in November and PERAK Cup in December will be deciding competitions as the top 4 Teams in U19 & U24 have an opportunity to join the top 4 Open division Teams in their respective age category playoffs, for this year’s Champions League.

The AFLsports Leaderboard, which represents a combined partnership of prominent Captainball event organisers, provides current rankings.

You can checkout the status on this link below:
https://aflsports.my/captainball-2024

WHERE IS YOUR TEAM?

Surfing as a sport is one of the most exhilarating - in the moment you get, at most, about 60seconds to give your best as you become one with the form n power of the wave.

Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina was forced to remove an Image of Jesus from his surfboard during the Paris Olympics or he risked being Disqualified. He scored a near-perfect 9.90 wave on Day 3 of the surfing competition in Tahiti (the highest score in Olympic history.)

Photographer Jerome Brouillet captured the iconic moment Medina & his surfboard defied gravity and floated parallel above the water during The 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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The greatest? Maybe, but at least a fantastic role model.

Imagine this: Usain Bolt, the fastest man ever to grace the track, announcing his retirement at just 31. It’s a move that seems almost inconceivable for an athlete of his stature, but it was a decision rooted in a deep understanding of his own body and career trajectory. Bolt’s retirement, while not crowned with the glory of gold medals, was marked by an unceremonious exit—a hamstring injury during the 4x100m relay at the 2017 World Championships in London.

So, how did Bolt manage to foresee the end of his career years in advance? Was it some kind of crystal ball, or did he simply have a keen grasp of his physical limits?

From 2008 to 2013, Bolt was unstoppable. He shattered world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m, making his victories seem almost inevitable. During this golden era, his physical prowess and impeccable health meant he was virtually unbeatable. Remember that narrow loss to Tyson Gay in 2010? It's a distant memory now, overshadowed by Bolt’s overwhelming dominance.

But then came 2014, and with it, a serious hamstring injury. That injury was the first sign of the cracks in Bolt’s armor. From that point on, his performances began to wane. His times slowed, he competed in fewer races, and his once-unassailable lead in races dwindled. The 2017 World Championships were particularly telling, ending not in victory but with Bolt sprawled on the track, a symbol of the toll his body had taken.

Despite this decline, Bolt’s decision to retire was a strategic one. He chose to leave while he could still command respect, avoiding the potential for a decline into mediocrity that could tarnish his legendary status. By retiring on his own terms, Bolt preserved his extraordinary legacy and spared himself from the grueling battles that lay ahead.

Bolt's story is a reminder of the delicate balance between greatness and decline. It’s not just about physical speed but also understanding when to step away before the inevitable happens. His decision to retire was a testament to his wisdom and foresight, ensuring his place as the greatest sprinter of all time remains untarnished.

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Saturday 27 July

Excellent early morning start in the cool of the jungle at Bkt Bintang Boys School on Saturday.

Around 80 Players from 7 Teams, with some unusual names, turned up for some great competition in great spirit - 21 games in all, league format. And the outcome was glorious,

7th place - Team WISH
6th place - TUNA PRO MAX
5th place - ALPHA ACES
4th place - NEDENDEDE
3rd place - TISSUE MIAOMIAO
Runner Up - Team ZHUAKIK
Champion - NO GAME

For all of you who lay in bed thinking that was a better option, we say NO GAME - NO GAIN!

Until next year, July ‘25, we shall always remember “it is always better to play than to sleep”!!

C O M I N G U P
2024 Futsal Season

AFL Futsal League 1
August - September

AFL Futsal League 2
October

AFL Champions League
November - December

For more info and registration details, go to this link: https://aflsports.my/futsal

Here are our speakers for the upcoming S.E.E.6 that’s happening on the 28 & 29 June 2024! Visit aflsports.my/training to register!

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