Author: Gabriel Lihan

Hope FC triumphs 2-0 against Pustaqa FC in Liga Bandaraya

KUCHING: Hope FC secured three points with a 2-0 victory against Pustaqa FC in the Liga Bandaraya match last night (Oct 12). Dressed in pink, Hope FC dominated the first half, maintaining possession for the majority of the game. Their best chance came from right back Aril, who attempted a

Orcas edge out Vivagold in narrow 54-53 victory

KUCHING: The Orcas (Kuching Bulls) narrowly defeated Batu Kawa’s Vivagold 54-53 at the 2024 Kuching Basketball Women’s Open, showcasing the determination of a team of mothers and former state athletes. Veteran coach Voon Soon Liong reflected on his team’s performance, stating that his players did their best. “We were nearly

1212 Kiing coach pushes for improvement despite dominant win

KUCHING: Despite a commanding 95-42 victory over the Kuching Bulls (B) at the 2024 Kuching Basketball Men’s Open, 1212 Kiing head coach Adrian Wong is demanding more from his players, especially the local ones. Wong noted that there is room for improvement, particularly among the local players. “Overall, they can

1212 Kiing players credit defence and focus for victory over Bulls

KUCHING: The 1212 Kiing secured a resounding victory over Kuching Bulls (B) at the 2024 Kuching Basketball Men’s Open, thanks to a focused team effort and effective execution of their game plan. Kiing power forward Muhd Afifi remarked on the overall performance, stating that the collective effort of everyone working

Sarawak’s Samuel Rentap to lead Terengganu

KUCHING: Kuching’s own Samuel Rentap is optimistic about leading Terengganu to victory against ATM in the Agong’s Cup on Saturday. As the only Sarawakian on the Terengganu squad, Samuel is eager to make a significant impact. “I’ve been representing Terengganu since 2022, and now I’m in my third year. “The

Maksak Rugby 10s to kick off in Kelantan next month

KUCHING: The 2024 Malaysian Government Servants Welfare and Sports Council (Maksak) Rugby 10s will take place in Kelantan from Nov 14 to 17. Maksak Sarawak secretary Nazrie Sulaiman said the recently held Maksak Sarawak Rugby 10s served as preparation for the national championship in Kelantan. “We hope that rugby enthusiasts

KCFC in KL for training matches

KUCHING: Kuching City FC (KCFC) have arrived in the nation’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, to hold a series of training matches with teams in the Klang Valley. According to the team’s Facebook page, they announced their arrival and provided updates on training sessions. “Alhamdulillah, we have safely arrived in Kuala Lumpur.

Community support vital for athletes’ devt

KUCHING: Community support is essential for the development of young muay thai athletes’ future success. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu has highlighted the vital role of community support in developing young athletes. “If you love something, you immerse yourself in it, using your

Discover MuayThai Selects Eight Sarawakian Youths for Empowerment Programme

KUCHING : Discover MuayThai (DMT) has selected eight Sarawakian youths in an intensive four-month programme aimed at developing martial arts, life skills, instilling discipline, building resilience and enhancing self esteem. As a homegrown social enterprise, DMT proudly expands its flagship DMT Academy programme to Kuching following nine years of success

Call to expand pickleball to rural areas

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan has called for the expansion of pickleball into rural communities, aiming to engage youth and families in the sport. Currently, he said pickleball was played in major cities such as Kuching, Bintulu, Miri, and Sibu, with some