Retired Malaysian Squash Champion Datuk Nicol David and Mariana de Reyes, former Colombian squash player have officially launched Nicol David Organisation (NDO) – a nonprofit organization that aims to empower children through sports and education. With a leading programme named the “Little Legends”, the organisation seeks to build a positive future through a subsidised after-school programme for children from low- and mid-income families. Beginning at age 8, the children will undergo a 5-year programme comprising of squash training and English tutoring classes at the Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort.
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“When I was five years old, I was given the greatest opportunity in my life. That was to play a sport, and my sport was squash. That opportunity changed my life forever as it showed me the importance of hard work, dedication and humility. This is why I believe with all my heart, that providing opportunities to children will change their future like mine. My goal now is to give that back to the future, in hopes that they can also reach their dreams and a generation that inspires themselves, their families and their community.”
To date, there are 58 children joining the Little Legends programme. They will attend squash training and English classes twice a week for the duration of nine months a year. Bringing positivity, confidence and power that last for a lifetime.
