Author: Gabriel Lihan

New challenges in Sarawak rugby

KUCHING: Bright days are ahead for Sarawak rugby as the Malaysian Government Servants Welfare and Sports Council (Maksak) Sarawak has invited the Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) to collaborate on future management, selection, and training processes. Richard Song Swee Jin, President of the Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU), highlighted that Maksak Sarawak

RM20 million allocation timely, says SESA president

KUCHING: The allocation of RM20 million from the government is indeed a timely move to further empower the E-sports ecosystem in Malaysia. Sarawak Esports Association (SESA) president Afiq Fadhli Narawi said that the funding will create broader opportunities for talent development at the grassroots level, provide better infrastructure, and enhance

Rest and Readiness Key for Hope FC’s Next Challenge

KUCHING: Hope FC coach Bryan Cheong has granted his players a well-deserved break following a packed schedule of matches. Cheong’s squad recently secured a solid 2-0 victory over Pustaqa FC in the Liga Bandaraya. “For us, preparation will involve the friendly match we had last week and possibly a training

Sarawak table tennis team enter semis

KUCHING: The Sarawak table tennis team secured a spot in the semi-finals after defeating Perak on Thursday. The thrilling match saw both teams tied at 2-2 before proceeding to the deciding set. However, the agility of the Sarawak pair dashed Perak’s hopes of continuing their campaign. With a narrow victory

256 participants for PUSAKA golf tourney

KUCHING: The highly anticipated PUSAKA Golf Tournament 2024 is scheduled to take place on October 26 at the Sarawak Golf Club (KGS), promising to attract approximately 256 participants across various categories. This year’s event will feature eight attractive ‘Hole-In-One’ prizes awaiting participating players. Zainal Abidin Abdullah, the general manager of

Buckland shows great support to e-sports team

KUCHING: The Chef de Mission (CDM) of the Sarawak contingent, Datuk Buckland Bangik, has shown his support for the Sarawak e-sports team in the MLBB category. The Sarawak e-sports team have already secured a spot in the quarter-finals after triumphing over Penang with a score of 12-4 at the Dewan

Commitment, discipline key to success, Sarawak SUKSEM athletes told

KUCHING: Sarawakian athletes have been urged to demonstrate unwavering commitment and discipline as they prepare to defend their title at the ninth edition of Sukan SUK-Se Malaysia (SUKSEM) in Terengganu. Chef de mission (CDM) and Sarawak Deputy State Secretary (Administration) Datuk Buckland Bangik said the athletes are representing not only

Gedong Unity edge Anhex FC top make semis

SERIAN: Gedong Unity have advanced to the semi-finals of the Liga Serian 2024 after eliminating Anhex FC 2-1 in a quarter-final match at the Serian Sports Complex yesterday (Oct 13). Mohd. Asrullah Drahman and Mohd. Firdaus Abdul Rahim shone under the guidance of head coach Rozaini Romainor, scoring the goals

International pickleball tournament to be held biennially

KUCHING: Borneo Pickleball International Tournament will be held biennially following interest from international participants. 2024 tournament chairman Ruslan Bujang announced plans to hold the Borneo Pickleball International Tournament biennially, allowing ample time for players to prepare. “We aim to host this tournament every two years so that participants have enough

Denilson’s power strike leads Hope FC to victory

KUCHING: Relentless in his running and difficult to mark due to his solid build, Denilson Dylan Demendraa unleashed a venomous strike that nearly tore through the goalkeeper’s net. The 24-year-old striker was ferocious, chasing down every ball that Pustaqa FC possessed. He manoeuvred past two defenders to give his team