As pledged earlier, Chery Malaysia recognised and rewarded Malaysia’s athletes who brought home medals from the 2024 Olympics in Paris which concluded on August 11. The athletes are all badminton stars – Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik (Men’s Doubles event) and Lee Zii Jia (Men’s Singles) – who won bronze medals.
For their outstanding performances that won them praise from the nation, they each received a TIGGO 7 PRO from Chery Malaysia. The SUV model, priced from RM123,800, was launched in the market in June.
“Their grit, determination, and perseverance throughout the Games are truly inspiring, and we are proud to celebrate their success with a vehicle that mirrors these qualities,” said Michael Chew, Vice-President of Chery Malaysia who presented the vehicles to the medallists together with Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports.
Mr. Chew hopes that the badminton players will find joy in their new TIGGO 7 PRO, and that it will accompany them through memorable journeys, from commuting to training sessions to spending quality moments with family and friends. Wooi Yik said he would give the SUV to his father Soh Goon Chup, a former Thomas Cup player.
Ms Yeoh thanked Chery Malaysia for their sponsorship and for its support for the Malaysian athletes who competed in Paris. “We believe that sports is a unifying tool for Malaysia. We encourage the private sector to play their role in rewarding athletes when they succeed in bringing back medals. What makes Chery’s gesture special is that they are celebrating all medal winners,” she added.
Though not a Malaysian company, Chery has demonstrated its commitment to the country it does business in. As a good corporate citizen, it is not only investing in Malaysia and assembling its vehicles locally (at two plants) but will also give the community support in various ways. This will include uplifting local sports talent and contributing to the nation’s success on the global stage.
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