Author: Alexandra Lorna

Men’s Kabaddi team advance to semi-finals

LUNDU: Sarawak men’s Kabaddi team has advanced to the semi-finals of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024, following a commanding victory over Melaka in the preliminary round held on Thursday at Lundu Community Hall. In a dominant performance, Sarawak secured a 54-24 win, establishing a strong lead in the first

Sarawak invested RM300 mln to improve facilities for SUKMA: Abdul Karim

KUCHING: The Sarawak government allocated RM300 million to upgrade and improve sports facilities in preparation for the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who stressed the significance of the investment, noted that SUKMA provides host states with an opportunity

Sarawak teams face challenges and victories

LUNDU: The Kabaddi competition at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 entered its second day on Wednesday, with Sarawak’s teams experiencing both triumphs and setbacks. In the morning session, the match held at Dewan Masyarakat Lundu here saw the Sarawak women’s team face a tough match against Selangor, resulting in

End of the road for state’s team beach volleyball

LUNDU: Sarawak’s journey in the beach volleyball events in Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 has come to an early end as both the men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams failed to advance beyond the quarter-finals. In the women’s category match held yesterday (Aug 20) both Sarawak A and Sarawak B teams

State beach volleyball teams advance to quarterfinals

LUNDU: Both Sarawak B and Sarawak A women’s beach volleyball teams have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals in the ongoing 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). During the event, held at Union YES Retreat & Training Centre here, on Monday (Aug 19), Sarawak B showcased an impressive performance, defeating Pahang A with

Rhythmic gymnast Jenevieve Tan wows way to podium finish

KUCHING: Sarawak’s rhythmic gymnast, Jenevieve Tan Su Qi, secured a bronze medal in the individual apparatus final – clubs category at the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma), held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Monday (Aug 19). Jenevieve delivered an impressive performance, earning a score of 24.150, which placed

Mixed fortunes for Sarawak in Sukma beach volleyball

LUNDU: In the intense second round of the men’s beach volleyball knockout stage at the ongoing 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma), Sarawak experienced mixed fortunes. The matches took place on Monday (Aug 19) at the Union Retreat & Training Centre here, where one of Sarawak’s teams continued its quest for victory,

Futile attempt for rhythmic gymnastics team

KUCHING: Sarawak’s rhythmic gymnastics team faced a challenging day at the individual All-Around final in the Rhythmic Gymnastics event at the ongoing 21st Malaysia Games as the athletes were unable to secure any medals in the individual final on Sunday. Sarawak’s gymnast, Jenevieve Tan Su Qi delivered commendable performances across

Women’s volleyball: Sarawak surges into next round

LUNDU: In the second round of the women’s beach volleyball preliminary stage, Sarawak teams showcased their strength with impressive victories. The winning match took place at Union YES Retreat & Training Centre here on Sunday reflect both state team strong presence in the competition and advancing confidently into the next

Premier makes strong case for SEA Games co-host

KUCHING: Sarawak’s successful hosting of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) has proved the state’s readiness to co-host the SEA Games in 2027. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attributed the success of SUKMA to the hard work of the organising committee led by Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur