Halloween night this year was all about bringing retro vibes to the futsal court! On October 30, I had the pleasure of sponsoring PBS's 'Retro Night' Futsal session, where everyone turned back the clock with funky styles from the past. The mix of disco, retro sportswear, and Y2K fashion made it unforgettable!

For myself, I chose England's 1998 jersey whilst my styling was inspired by a 1994 magazine cover, adding my own touch to that iconic era. The creativity that night was endless—some people rocked disco flair, while others sported classic retro jerseys. To add a dash of nostalgia, I gifted each participant a bag of childhood snacks, and for the best-dressed winner, a Bandai Digimon Digital Monster; which is the ultimate retro prize!

It was incredible to see everyone bring out their creative side and celebrate our love for sports and style. Here’s to more events that let us blend fashion and active living—together, we make it look good on and off the court!

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I am deeply heartbroken when I got the news about the cancellation of the Eras Tour in Vienna.

To my knowledge, Taylor was already in Vienna, having dinner. Merch already started selling and Swifties were already gathering out and about town.

At the time the announcement came out, I was in Flemings Hotel in Vienna on my bed, after a full day of travelling from Hallstatt. I was already in Austria since the weekend and had already spent close to ten grand. That's not including my custom-made outfit, inspired by Taylor's purple cupcake dress from the Speak Now era on the tour.

When the announcement came out, I saw it before Taylor Nation even posted on their IG Story. Before the oeticket was updated. Naturally, I didn't believe it. Didn't want to.

But after understanding the danger of the situation, my sister and I decided that even if it's fake news, we would most likely not be attending because tragedies do happen, and we cannot take such risks.

But all these did not make us feel any less heartbroken.

I was fortunate to attend the Eras Tour in Japan, but my sister wasn’t able to due to her demanding work schedule as a doctor at a public hospital in Malaysia. She had rearranged her entire work schedule to attend the Vienna show, and we had hoped to make this a special experience together. I managed to secure tickets for the show in London on August 17th, but again, my sister cannot join me because of her work commitments. On top of that, flights were about RM13,000 each, which adds to the difficulty.

We also tried securing tickets in Australia and Singapore, but the intense competition and high prices from scalpers made it impossible. We had pinned our hopes on the Vienna show, thinking it was finally our chance to experience the magic together.

I’m not asking for anything—I just wanted to share our story with all of you. We’ve done everything we could to attend the Eras Tour, and it breaks my heart that my sister missed out on this experience. I’m deeply grateful for all that Taylor Swift and her team has done for Swifties, including myself. I just wish there was something I could do to make it up to my sister.

However, I do have to say that Vienna city handled the cancellation in a very lovely way. With Swifties gathering all over the city, mainly in the shopping district, giving everyone a sense of camaraderie. We got free Swarovski crystal necklace, free entry to museums, free burgers etc. We exchanged bracelets with fellow Swifties on the streets, in train stations and made new friends on tour groups. 

Although we were heartbroken over the cancellation, I had a wonderful holiday with my mum and sister. Suddenly, we were teenagers again. We'll always be Mama's baby girls. 

The initiative will be organizing a series of grassroots sporting programs across 10 People Housing Project (PPR) in the Klang Valley throughout the remainder of 2024. K2K Juara aims to leverage the power of sports to create positive change within these communities. The program will provide opportunities for residents to participate in various sports activities, fostering personal and potentially professional growth, skill development, and a stronger sense of belonging. At the launch, representatives from the 10 PPRs were also present.

The comprehensive program offers a diverse range of opportunities aimed at holistic development and community engagement.

I am super excited about K2K Juara, albeit a bit shy because I'm the only female in the group. But my focus is on ensuring the programs run as smoothly as possible and I hope that a lot of kids would benefit from the initiative. The sports industry is more than just athletes and opening up people's minds about the ever-growing industry is something I am passionate about. 

You can reach out to me if you would like to get involved!