Author: Gabriel Lihan

Borneo Pickleball International Tournament attracts global players

KUCHING : Borneo Pickleball International Tournament 2024 sees an incredible turnout with players from Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, Thailand and Taiwan also participating.Chairman of Borneo Pickleball International Tournament 2024, Ruslan Bujang said that he was thrilled to see such a fantastic turnout with 40 teams in the team event, 27

Maksak Kuching coach praises players’ resilience in 12-10 victory

KUCHING: Maksak Kuching coach Zulkaranainhisham Sarbini credited his ruggers’ never-say-die attitude for the 12-10 win over Maksak Sibu on Sunday (Oct 6) at UNIMAS synthetic rugby field. He said that when Sibu scored the first try, which his team anticipated, his players knew they needed to respond. “We were confident

Kuching rugby takes home the Cup

KUCHING: Maksak Kuching clinched the Cup title at the Maksak Sarawak Rugby10s tournament, defeating Maksak Sibu 12-10 in a thrilling final at the UNIMAS synthetic field in Kota Samarahan today (Oct 6). Despite early pressure from Sibu, Kuching’s strong defense and sustained attacks ultimately proved decisive. Wan Aminudin Wan Mahmud’s

Muay Thai Kenyalang Club crowned overall champion at TYT Championship Cup

KUCHING: The Muay Thai Kenyalang Club made history by emerging as the overall champion of the 8th Edition of the TYT Muay Thai Championship Cup. The club won 15 gold medals over the four-day tournament (October 3 to 6), earning them the coveted trophy. The trophy was presented byYouth, Sports,

Plans underway for Muay Thai training centre in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Muay Thai Association (PMNS) has revealed plans for a future Muay Thai training centre to cater to the sport’s growing popularity in the state. PMNS President Jumaat Ibrahim announced that the proposed centre would serve as a training ground for young Muay Thai talents and provide a

Sarawak contingent braces for SUKMA 2024 post-mortem on Oct 15

KUCHING: A meeting focused on the post-mortem analysis involving the Sarawak Sukma contingent following their success as overall champion at Sukma XXI 2024, will take place on October 15. Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) chief executive officer (CEO) Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan, said that various matters would be discussed in the

The pitch is perfect

KUCHING: The Maksak Sarawak Rugby 10s tournament kicked off at the UNIMAS synthetic field today (Oct 5), featuring teams from Sibu, Betong, Samarahan, and Miri. The tournament is divided into two groups: Group A consists of Maksak Sibu, Maksak Betong, Maksak Kuching, and PDRM, while Group B includes Maksak Samarahan,

Inspiring participation by seniors in swimming programme

KUCHING: A group of enthusiastic seniors participating in a swimming programme is inspiring even more of their peers to join in. Ian Yeo, senior coach of the ‘Basic Sports Training Skills said  Seniors Swimming’ programme lessons begin with basic training, teaching seniors how to float before progressing to swimming techniques.

Numerous benefits for seniors via swimming

KUCHING: Swimming offers myriad benefits for physical health and is now helping seniors overcome their fear of water through a new programme designed specifically for those aged 60 and above. Joyce Anyie, the person in charge of the ‘Basic Sports Training Skills: Seniors Swimming’ programme, explained that the initiative aims