TEAM LEO FOR TOKYO OLYMPICS 2020
Fundraising campaign by
Angel Ng Tashveer
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US$1,185.00raised of $25,000.00 goal goal
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This Campaign is to support Leo Tan to be the first Malaysian Olympic Marathoner 2020.
This is his story:
From Hobby to Passion and then to A Malaysian Dream.
My name is Leo Tan Huong Leong, from Layang- Layang, a small town in Johor.
Over the years since 2013, I have regularly competed in Marathons and have been successful in bringing down my times in the following Marathons;
2014 | TAIPEI MARATHON |
2:39:06 |
2015 | KAOHSIUNG MARATHON | 2:39:16 |
2016 | TAIPEI MARATHON | 2:35:25 |
2017 | TOKYO MARATHON | 2:28:19 |
2018 | TOKYO MARATHON |
2:25:32 |
2018 | FUKUOKA INTERNATIONAL OPEN MARATHON | 2:24:04 |
I achieved my personal best time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 32 seconds in the 2018 Tokyo Marathon.
This time is also a new National record breaking the previous time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 36 seconds. However, due to some technical circumstances, this time was not recognized by Malaysia Athletics Federation (MAF) (Malay: Kesatuan Olahraga Malaysia) and this limits the support that MAF can provide to me.
I was disheartened and disappointed but knowing that I am only 7 minutes away from the Rio Olympic qualifying mark of 2hours 19 minutes. I decided that instead of letting the disappointment bring me down, I am going to use it as motivation to achieve the dream of being the first Malaysian Marathoner to qualify for the Olympics.
With support and encouragement from my wife, family and friends and personal coaching from Jean Pierre Lautredoux, (A former world top 20 Long distance runner), I took the ultimate step of quitting my job as an Electrical Engineer in May 2018 to train full time towards the dream of competing in Tokyo Olympics 2020.
My plans going forward 2018 - 2019 :
1.High altitude training.Training date : 2 July 2018~ 3 September 2018.
Training place: China Yunnang Chenggong high altitude training base.
Coach name: Jean Pierre
2. Sea level tune up.
Training date : 3 September 2018~15 September 2018
Training place: MSN malaysia
Coach name: Jean Pierre
3.Sea level tune up.
Training date : 15 September 2018~20 September 2018
Training place: Feng Chia University Taiwan
Coach name: Jean Pierre
4.Races: Men's 5000m & 10000m in Japan Nippon Sport Science University men's 10000m trials on September 22~23.
Date: 20 September 2018~24 September.
Place : Japan Nippon Sport Science University
Coach name: Jean Pierre
5. High altitude training.
Training date : 1 October 2018 ~ 1 April 2019.
Training place: China Yunnang Chenggong high altitude training base.
Coach name: Jean Pierre
6. Next races:
-Ageo City Half Marathon on 18 November 2018
-Fukuoka international open marathon championship on 2 December 2018
I am reaching out to fellow Malaysians and anyone who would like to help me in my pursuit to achieve the following goals.
- Create Malaysian history - to be the first to qualify as Malaysian marathon Olympian.
- Pave the way for future Malaysian marathoners - I believe in Jean Pierre’s methods of training and his recommendations will help create performance breakthroughs for Malaysian athletes.
I would be needing about USD25,000.00 to finance the above trainings and competitions. I hereby am requesting for financial support so that I can solely focus on training and competing full time to realize the Olympics dream for myself and our beloved Malaysia.
Any contribution would be most valuable to this cause and is greatly appreciated. Sharing this Malaysian dream among your friends and colleagues can also go a long way in helping me realize Our Malaysian Marathon Olympic dream.
MALAYSIA BOLEH !
Donation Options :
Any monetary contribution can be made via Bank transfer or via Paypal on this website (click Donate button) or https://www.paypal.me/leoforolympics.
Bank transfer Details :
Bank Name : MAYBANK
Account Name : TAN HUONG LEONG
Account Number : 151454030162
Reference Links :
Fundraising Team
- Angel Ng Tashveer
- Campaign Owner
- Kuala Lumpur, MY
- Hiro Tan
- Funds Captain
- Kuala Lumpur, MY
- Ivan Tashveer
- Campaign Strategist
- MY
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 09, 2018
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 07, 2018
- Rafaie Amin
- Donated on Sep 28, 2018
Thank You Healthland & MIG Group for your kind donation
Update posted by Angel Ng Tashveer at 06:45 amThank You for your contribution of RM1802 to make Leo's dream a reality.
New PB @ The Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship
Update posted by Angel Ng Tashveer at 02:34 am2:24:04Leo's new Personal Best Record was achieved yesterday at The Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship, held in Fukuoka, Japan.
Thank You Mr Donald from China
Update posted by Angel Ng Tashveer at 02:16 amThank You for your contribution of USD1,000 to make Leo's dream a reality.
Thanks Ministry of Youth and Sports for helping
Update posted by Angel Ng Tashveer at 01:39 pm今天很榮幸和體育部長及副部長見面,雖然他們表示成績認証是由田徑協會決定,他們不能介入,但承諾會全力協助我未來比賽都能順利進行官方的藥檢。 I am honored and blessed to meet with Youth & Sports Minister #SyedSaddiq and Deputy Minister #StevenSim today. We had a fruitful meeting. Although my past marathon results which should have been the new national record isn’t officially recognized by the Malaysia Athletics Association, and the government could not
Thanks YB Dr.Ong Kian Ming for supporting
Update posted by Angel Ng Tashveer at 03:03 amYB Dr.Ong Kian Ming bumped into Leo while jogging & He twitted : "Bumped into #KitaJuara athlete, Leo Tan this morning at the Bukit Jalil Stadium. Couldn't even keep up with him for 1km at his easy jogging pace. Please support Leo to achieve his dream of qualifying for the
Where does the donation go to ?
Update posted by Angel Ng Tashveer at 04:31 pmALL funds collected, less transaction fees will be channeled directly to Leo to fund all his training listed under campaign description.
TEAM LEO FOR TOKYO OLYMPICS 2020
Update posted by Angel Ng Tashveer at 11:26 amThis Campaign is to support Leo Tan to be the first Malaysian Olympic Marathoner 2020
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 09, 2018
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 07, 2018
- Rafaie Amin
- Donated on Sep 28, 2018
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 27, 2018
- Angel Testing
- Donated on Sep 07, 2018
- Boon siong Siew
- Donated on Sep 07, 2018
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 07, 2018
Go Go GO!!!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 06, 2018
- Brian Wee
- Donated on Sep 06, 2018
- Vivian Yue
- Donated on Sep 06, 2018
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