DIVING: Duo Prepared To Sacrifice For Medal Shot

BRYAN Nickson Lomas and Pandelela Rinong may each drop one event in pursuit of a medal at the London Olympics Games in July.

The divers have each qualified for three Olympic disciplines but it could be too taxing for them to concentrate on all of them.

Bryan has earned quota spots in the 3-metre springboard and synchro (with Huang Qiang); and 10m platform individual.

As for Pandelela, the Sarawakian is in the 10m platform individual and synchro (with Leong Mun Yee); and 3m springboard synchro (with Cheong Jun Hoong).

Bryan admitted that it would be too tough for him to compete in three events.

"I may drop one event, maybe the springboard individual, as medal chances in this discipline are slim," said Bryan.

Pandelela, however, may have no choice but to feature in all three events as her teammates are not good enough.

"I need to weigh my priorities before making a decision. Personally, I would love to compete in all three disciplines, but if I do, I may not be able to focus," said Pandelela.

Malaysia will be represented by eight divers in 10 events in London but there could be an addition if Ooi Tze Liang gets the nod from Fina, the world body for aquatics, for the men's springboard individual.

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