FIFTY-SIX Malaysian athletes at the Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games received a RM10,000 reward each, thanks to Milo.
This contribution to Malaysia's Olympians and Paralympians is part of Milo's commitment to nurturing sporting talent in the nation, from grassroots to international level.
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh commended Milo for its support of Malaysian athletes.
"We commend Milo's initiative in supporting our national athletes. This commitment goes beyond just sponsorship, it is about building a sporting culture from the ground up.
"It demonstrates the crucial role that private sector support plays in the development of Malaysian sports."
Nestle Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols said they are pleased and honoured to support Malaysia's sporting heroes.
"We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our 56 Olympians and Paralympians who represented Malaysia in Paris.
"Their dedication to sport embodies the values that Milo has championed for over 70 years," he said.
"The journey of these athletes, from their early days in school sports to representing Malaysia on the global stage, is a testament to the power of perseverance and dedication.
"Many of these athletes have their roots in Milo programmes such as the Milo-Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSM) competition over the years.
"We are honoured to have played a part in their sporting journey and hope this contribution provided today will fuel their continued pursuit of excellence going forward."
The event highlighted the inspirational stories of the athletes, several of whom participated in Milo-MSSM school sports competitions.
For more than 60 years, this programme has benefited millions of school children, serving as a springboard for budding athletes and embodying Milo's philosophy that "Sports is a Great Teacher".
Diver Bertrand Rhodict, who made his Olympic debut in Paris, was elated with Milo's contribution.
"It has only been my first year to represent Malaysia in such a prestigious event like the Olympic Games, and to be endorsed by Milo and also receiving this contribution has been a huge encouragement for me to keep working harder for the next Olympics and make the country proud. This incentive will also help me as I start my college studies next year,' he said.
Paralympic swimmer Imaan Aiman Redzuan, aged 18, who had won the 2023 Ministry of Education MSSM-Milo award, expressed his gratitude for the support.
"I felt thankful for the support when I heard about the news of Milo's incentive for all the athletes," he said.
"This is a very encouraging message to all of the para-athletes in Malaysia to work hard and never give up on pursuing their dreams in sports."