The Hon. Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia, Datuk Azalina Othman Said, hand the Jalur Gemilang (National Flag of Malaysia) to the Chef de Mission of the Malaysian Contingent to the 2004 Olympic Games, Datuk Dr. M. Jegathesan, in a simple but dignified ceremony on 28th July 2004 at Dewan Komanwel, MSN Bukit Jalil at 4.00 pm. 

In her speech to the Olympians, the Hon. Minister called on them to perform to the best of their abilities in order to make the 23 million Malaysians proud. 17 of the 26 Olympians were present the Ceremony, the rest are training overseas. The youngest and smallest athlete, Diver, Bryan Nickson Lomas from Sarawak, took the oath on behalf of the Olympians. Bryan Nickson Lomas, will also be the Malaysian Flag Bearer in Athens at the Opening Ceremony on 13th August 2004.

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The Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Azalina Dato' Othman Said handling over Jalur Gemilang to the Chef de Mission Datuk Dr. M Jegathesan on 28 July 2004.

A section of the athletes and officials in high spirit posing with (L-R) Datuk Dr. M Jegathesan, Dato' Ong Tee Keat, The Deputy Minister, Datuk Azalina Dato' Othman Said and Datuk Wira Mazlan bin Ahmad, the Director General of National Sports Council. Bryan Nickson (holding Flag), the 14-year old diver will be the flag-bearer of the Contigent.