‘Who’s going to pay me?’ Gold medallist Erry Hidayat gets real about life after Glasgow Games

The 26-year-old, who will be graduating with a Human Resource Development (HRD) degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in December, said this would ensure he has a stable source of income for the long term.

“Some asked me if I’m going to retire (from the sport), and I said no. Perhaps, that’s because I’ve just completed my studies, so training will still go on. Perhaps, in the next year or two, I will seek a new career that will help me remain an athlete.

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