Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Para athletes urge to seize downtime with consistent efforts

KUCHING: Para Sukma contingent Chef De Mission, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam reminded that all assistant contingents involved with the para athletes must utilize their available free time as best as possible, especially for those who will be competing in their respective events soon. He said the efforts made by the

Athletics event contribute more medals 

KUCHING: The Sarawak’s Para Sukma athletes showed their prowess on the third day of the athletics event by winning several medals at the Sarawak Stadium here today. Sarawak’s Para Sukma contingent Chef De Mission, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam believes that the athletes can bring home more gold medals. “We believe

Sarawak athletes continue to dominate paralifting event

KUCHING: The Sarawak paralifting team continues to dominate the event on the second day of competition at the Para Sukma XXI, held at the Multipurpose Hall of the Youth and Sports Department here today (Sept 25). In the morning session, Johannes Gabriel Chew, 17, from Kuching managed to obtain the

Para Sukma gold medalist Bibiana Ahmad chases further improvement

KUCHING: Para Sukma Gold Medalist Bibiana Ahmad, 34, aims to participate in more powerlifting competitions in the future to improve herself further. She said this after receiving the gold medal for the Para Powerlifting event (61kg and above) at the Para Sukma XXI held at the Multipurpose Hall of the

Jamal Nasir strikes gold in javelin, sets new record

KUCHING: Javelin thrower Jamal Nasir Zulkiplis, 43, was the toast of the Sarawak contingent at the Para Malaysian Games (Sukma XXI) Sarawak 2024, clinching a gold medal in the F55 category. In an impressive performance at Sarawak Stadium on Wednesday (Sept 25), Jamal’s best throw of 21.09 metres not only

Para athlete retires as fisherman after winning gold medal

KUCHING: Mohd Farissan Jasnal wants to develop his career further as a Para athlete as he contemplates early retirement being a fisherman. The 34-year-old athlete said this after winning a gold medal in the Men’s Long Jump T38 event at the Para SUKMA XXI held at Sarawak Stadium here today

Bryan grabs golds, sets new record

KUCHING: Bryan Junency Gustin clinched two gold medals for the Sarawak para contingent team in the Para weightlifting event (88 kilograms category) at the 21st Para Malaysian Games (PARA SUKMA XXI) 2024. He secured the gold medals for the best lift and the total lift, setting a new tournament and

Sarawak Para Sukma contingent eyes greater heights, says Fatimah

KUCHING: Following Sarawak’s strong performance in the ongoing 21st Para Malaysia Games (Para Sukma XXI) 2024, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed that the contingent still has more to achieve. The Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development stressed this, urging all athletes to stay focused to secure the overall

Para SUKMA: Golden six from athletics events

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Para contingent continued its dominant performance at the Para SUKMA 2024, securing six gold medals in athletics events on Tuesday. In the morning sessions, Jap Soon Hing claimed the first gold of the day in the shot put Men F55 (4 kg category). Noor Kalsim Fadil and Jap

Keeping the city in check

KUCHING: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has reaffirmed its dedication to resolving all complaints received, prioritising the safety and well-being of its residents. In a recent Facebook post, DBKU highlighted its swift response to vandalism incidents at Darul Hana Bridge and pothole concerns in Demak Laut. These issues were addressed