Author: Gabriel Lihan

S’wak women’s football to make historic debut

KUCHING: For years, women’s football has fought for the recognition enjoyed by men’s football worldwide. However, times are changing, even here in Sarawak. Recently, 23-year-old Racheal Kundananji from Zambia made history as the most expensive player in women’s football. Starting from humble beginnings on the sparse pitches of Zambia’s Copperbelt

BMX track nears finish line

KUCHING: BMX cyclists competing in SUKMA can expect a near-complete track by the end of the month, said Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. “We are in the final stages of construction. “Necessary changes have been made, and we’re awaiting final installations and finishing

Call to ramp up preparations for SUKMA

KUCHING: All the committees involved in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI) Sarawak 2024 are reminded to constantly monitor their respective preparations as the date for organising SUKMA is getting closer. Sarawak Deputy Secretary (Operations) and chief executive officer of SUKMA XXI Sarawak Datuk Hii Chang Kee said this when

Sharpshooters locked and loaded

KUCHING: Sarawak women’s football striker, Nursalina Bel, is prepared for an exceptional performance at the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA), backed by intensive preparation and expert coaching. “We just need to refine our gameplay. InsyaAllah, with a bit more exposure to games, we are ready,” she said. At 21, Nursalina faces

Young BMX aces ready to roll

KUCHING: With training in full swing and competition exposure secured, the Sarawak cycling team is aiming to bring home medals across four disciplines: road cycling, mountain bike (XCO), downhill, and BMX in SUKMA next month. “We’re confident in our riders’ abilities. “They’ve been putting in the hard work, and we’ve

Ambitious esports goals for SUKMA XXI

KUCHING: The Sarawak Esports Association (Sesa) has outlined ambitious goals to showcase the prowess of its athletes on the national stage for the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in August. Sesa president Afiq Fadhli Narawi said the association aims to secure a minimum of three gold medals and achieve several podium finishes

Selangor secures Sukma 2026 host job

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor has been selected as the host for the 22nd Malaysia Games (Sukma) and Para Sukma in 2026. This was unanimously agreed upon during the 11/2024 meeting of the Malaysian Games Supreme Committee, chaired by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh at the National Sports Council in Bukit

Miri Outdoor Stadium revamped and ready for Sukma rugby competition

KUCHING: With just less than a month remaining until the Malaysia Games (Sukma), anticipation is building as venues throughout the region diligently finalise their preparations. One venue that has particularly captured the attention of online users on Facebook is the Miri Outdoor Stadium as it prepares to host rugby matches.

MMA gold medalist Pang Sze Teng inspires young ones

KUCHING: Pang Sze Teng dedicates much of her time at the mixed martial arts’ gym where she also serves as the children’s coach at MMA Sports Hub. The 22-year-old, studying Diploma in Physiotherapy, clinched gold recently at the 2nd Asian MMA Championship (AMMA) held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. “I teach