Author: Gabriel Lihan

Texas: SUKMA gold is just the beginning

KUCHING: Texas Jeremy Lo, the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medalist in the 54-57kg men’s Muay Thai category, is keeping his focus on the future after his recent victory. Securing a thrilling 29-23 win over Penang’s Muhamad Hakimi Nordin, Texas admitted that even after the competition, he was still processing

KGMRxSENTINELS triumph with 5-3 win

KUCHING: KGMRxSENTINELS triumphed 5-3 over Sempurna Jaya FC in the final of the Raja Futsal Machan Edisi 2, securing their second victory in the prestigious competition at the Kanowit Sports Complex Indoor Stadium.25-year-old futsal star, Faezal Tairini, expressed his excitement and surprise after the win. “It felt amazing, but I’m

Teen wins first kickboxing bout

KUCHING: Seventeen-year-old Filipino-Chinese kickboxer Ryan Chua Juan made a successful debut at the Underground Boxing Club’s Octagon Fight Challenge (UG 3) on Saturday. Competing in the featherweight category, Ryan shed 5kg to make weight, weighing in at 64.5kg on fight day. “My first win was great. I could have knocked

A rookie boxer’s eye-opening debut

KUCHING: Mixed emotions filled the air for Ivan Bong as he stepped into the boxing ring for his debut fight. The 20-year-old Kuching native faced a formidable opponent at the Underground Boxing Club’s Octagon Fight Challenge (UG 3) held at The Underground Sports Centre on Jalan Song. Despite the eventual

MAKSAK Sarawak’s sepak takraw bid ends with 1-2 loss

KUCHING: The hopes of MAKSAK Sarawak’s sepak takraw team of advancing to the quarter-finals in the sepak takraw national tournament were dashed on Saturday morning as they suffered a 1-2 defeat against Majlis Sukan ATM in their crucial third match of the group stage at the Sultan Abdul Halim Shah

A tournament of talent and togetherness

KUCHING: The 16th Sri Santubong Open Doubles Petanque Tournament – Piala Landas PSPBK 2024 is more than just a sporting event. “This tournament isn’t just about competition; it’s about connecting with players from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, and learning from each other,” said Harriz Hamzah Drahman, a dedicated player from

Petanque players embrace the scenic spot

KUCHING: The 16th Sri Santubong Open Petanque Doubles Tournament – Piala Landas PSPBK 2024 has once again drawn petanque enthusiasts from West Malaysia to the picturesque Kampung Santubong. “This tournament is a yearly highlight for us,” said Mohamad Nuzul Azwan, a former national player from Dickson Petanque Club (DIPEC) to

CHVBT captain eyes victoryCHVBT captain eyes victory

KUCHING: Chung Hua Volleyball Team (CHVBT) captain Ho Zong Xuan is optimistic about his team’s chances at the 2024 YB Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian Volleyball Championship Kuching Open, confident they can secure the championship title.As the tournament approaches, Ho, a key player for the CHVBT, has high

Sarawak sets ambitious goals after SUKSEM 2024

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Secretariat Contingent are preparing for a strong comeback at the National State Secretariat Sports Carnival (SUKSEM) in Perak in 2026, with the aim of clinching the championship title. Following this, chef de mission Datuk Buckland Bangik praised the team for their impressive performance at SUKSEM 2024,

Jeremy aims for impactful debut at championship

KUCHING: Volleyball prodigy Jeremy Aaron Naiker is set to make a mark at the 2024 YB Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian Volleyball Championship Kuching Open, marking his debut in a major competition beyond the university circuit. Representing Chung Hua Volleyball Team (CHVBT), the 17-year-old is eager to test