Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sarawak dominates Para Sukma to become overall champion

KUCHING: The Sarawak contingent has been crowned champion of the 21st Para SUKMA 2024. Sarawak ended the national biennial event in first place with a remarkable total of 209 medals – 82 gold, 53 silver and 74 bronze. This victory allows them to reclaim the prestigious title previously held by

Bowlers hit gold target

KUCHING: Sarawak’s para lawn bowls team has successfully met its goal of securing three gold medals at the Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) this year. Despite facing some setbacks, including a disappointing loss in the semifinals due to a lack of luck, the team still managed to bring home an impressive

Southern Tigers edge past stubborn Kuching in close encounter

KUCHING : Kuching City FC narrowly lost to Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) 2-1 putting up a valiant fight that challenged the league leaders. The Southern Tigers playing at their home ground of Sultan Ibrahim Stadium faced a tough battle against The Cats, who displayed remarkable discipline throughout the match. Kuching

Our powerlifting team shine with 13 golds

KUCHING: Sarawak’s para powerlifting athletes have exceeded expectations with a remarkable improvement in performance with 13 gold medals, 1 silver and 4 bronze medals. Para powerlifting head coach Jamil Adam stated that the 13 gold medals won by the Sarawak contingent are an achievement in themselves. “I see the achievement

Paralifter Mohamad Fuad Alen retires with two gold medals

KUCHING: The gold medals won by Sarawak para powerlifting athlete Mohamad Fuad Alen marks the end of an illustrious career in the sport. His two gold medals also signify his final participation in the Para (Sukma) Malaysia Games. Earlier Friday (Sept 27), he recorded his best lift of 108kg and

Sarawak’s Melinda Tiong powers to powerlifting gold

KUCHING: Melinda Tiong has won a gold medal in the women’s lightweight powerlifting category (under 61kg). With an average lift total of 158.955, she significantly outperformed her competitors, competing at a body weight of 59.90kg. Her first attempt was a lift of 60kg, followed by second and third attempts of

Sarawak’s Azlan Mos breaks national powerlifting record

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Azlan Mos has set a new national record in the men’s individual powerlifting category under 65kg (best lift) with a lift of 171kg. He surpassed the previous national record holder of 170kg held by Paralympian Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, earning a gold medal for Sarawak at the Para (Sukma)

Jap Soon Hung shatters own record, claims gold

KUCHING: Jap Soon Hung has claimed his second gold medal in the discus throw, setting an impressive new record of 21.07 metres Jap, who hails from here, surpassed his own previous record of 20.86 metres at the Para SUKMA in Perak in 2018. Jap won gold with 21.07 metres, in

Richard Bada wins gold in shot put, completes gold medal hat trick.

KUCHING: Richard Bada has made a remarkable mark in athletics by winning his third gold medal in shot put, his favourite event. The 31-year-old athlete, competing in the F41 category (short stature), achieved a stellar throw of 7.73 metres, adding to his golds in javelin and discus. Earlier this month,

Veteran Chong wins F34 shot put gold

KUCHING: Former Malaysia Games (SUKMA) hammer throw record holder Chong Cheng Tat won a gold medal in the shot put event at the Para (SUKMA) Malaysia Games on Monday. Chong, who suffered a stroke four years ago, has shown that with hard work, anything is possible.  At 45-years old, he