Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has responded to those who criticised her for raining praise on Thai shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn, who defeated Malaysian ace Lee Zii Jia in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics 2024.

The DAP lawmaker cited the “Olympic values” which emphasise “respect and friendship” as well as its goal to “build a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practised without discrimination”.

“I am not just the sports minister. I am also the youth minister. I am not all about winning...