KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — Win or lose, the bittersweet nature of competition is something every athlete must embrace, said Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia.
Her Majesty said that as a mother, she will continue to offer unwavering support and prayers for her children’s success and safety in their sporting endeavours.
"I extend the same wish to all Malaysian athletes, regardless of their discipline — may you remain spirited and always give your best to bring pride to our beloved country.
“In the end, we place everything in the hands of Allah SWT. Never forget that whatever the outcome — be it fortune or setback — it is all part of His divine will,” said the Queen in a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page.
According to the post, Raja Zarith Sofiah, who is currently in Japan, shared in both the joy and disappointment experienced by her sons, who had contrasting results in the second race of the GT World Challenge Asia series at the Fuji Speedway Circuit today.
Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman continued his impressive form with a commanding victory, leading from start to finish alongside co-driver Ben Green in the #99 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R.
However, Tunku Putera Johor Tunku Abu Bakar and teammate Jordan Love were dealt a blow in the final corner of the race. Driving car #66, they were on course for a podium finish before being hit by another competitor, forcing them to retire.
Both Johor Motorsports Racing (JMR) Corvette Z06 GT3.R entries had started the race from the front row after securing first and second place in yesterday’s qualifying session.
— Bernama
