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[Saba Sports News] Malaysian Minister of Youth and Sports, Yeoh Tseow Suan, recently discussed plans for badminton players post-retirement in a media interview. She stated that the Ministry will provide diversified training courses for athletes nearing retirement. This initiative aims to help them transition smoothly into life after their sports careers, enhance their employability or entrepreneurial skills, and broaden their career options, enabling them to adapt more quickly to the professional world post-retirement. By participating in these training courses, athletes can see multiple possibilities for their future, strengthening their sense of control over their lives and boosting their self-confidence. This helps alleviate psychological stress after retirement and promotes mental well-being. The editor believes that such care and support measures for retired athletes can make active athletes feel the security of the sports system, allowing them to focus more on training and competition during their careers. Simultaneously, it can attract more young people to pursue sports, which is beneficial for the reserve of sports talents and the sustainable development of sports.