New era of Datukships???

So now it's Datuk Misbun Sidek... First it was Nicol David, then Lee Chong Wei... some high profile sports stars for a change. I think Misbun deserves his Datukship, it's kinda sad that his 'anak murid' was given first before they remembered him. Kinda reminds me the usually forgotten people behind the scene. He has served the country well, having been quite a prolific player during his time and also a coach who has done his share of grooming the country's badminton players.

As for Nicol, I'm not saying that she doesn't deserve it. She has been a true professional in her game so far and has brought much fame to our country. But it's kinda weird to be calling her Datuk Nicol at this point, I feel. And I still find it difficult to imagine a Datuk running around the court, all sweaty, chasing after a ball. LOL!

For Chong Wei, his silver at the Olympics is an accomplishment but I think it hardly merits the award as his was not the first medal our country has ever won. What about those who have won before him... Don't they deserve the Datukship more? Razif, Jalani, Rashid, Soon Kit and Kim Hock - they were there before him.

I supposed if people start clamouring for them to be awarded, then maybe they'll also get their Datukship. It feels like that now...one fella gets his Datukship, then people bising-bising about those who are more qualified and this will be followed by more hasty announcements of Datukships being given out. My two sen today.