Author: Nura V Lorna

Chess showdown ends in bitter defeat

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s hopes for a medal in the final chess event of the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI were dashed on Friday when the host state’s men’s blitz team lost in a tiebreaker to Johor, securing bronze for the southern state. Penang emerged as the dominant force in the chess

Penang checkmates Sarawak in chess

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak narrowly missed out on a gold medal in the men’s rapid team chess event at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI), finishing in fourth place behind Penang, Selangor, and Kelantan. The Sarawak team, comprising Lim See Siang Fergus and Mohd Ameenudeen Mohd Fadhlullah, put up a strong

Selangor edges Sarawak in nail-biting futsal final

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The final of the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) futsal tournament delivered intense drama as Selangor secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over host team Sarawak. The anticipated final was held at the Kota Samarahan Indoor Stadium today (Aug 23). The game got off to a rapid start when

Women’s gymnastics team secures podium finishes

SERIAN: Sarawak women’s gymnastics team shone brightly in the Vault Apparatus Finals of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI), capturing the judges’ attention and securing two podium finishes. Audi Zulkarnien led the charge with an impressive score of 11.933, clinching the gold medal and delivering a proud moment for Sarawak.

Sarawak futsal squad no longer underdogs, eye gold

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s futsal squad have shed their underdog image and emerged as a formidable contender for the championship title in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Team manager Zambia Gobel expressed confidence in Sarawak’s ability to compete at the highest level, crediting the team’s underdog position as the driving force

Sarawak women’s gymnasts shine with bronze  

SERIAN: The Sarawak women’s artistic gymnastics squad proudly added a bronze medal to their state’s tally, achieving third place in the women’s artistic gymnastics team finals at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Allya Kauthar Openg, Audi Zulkarnien, Audrey Jude Rendih Alexander, Cassandra Lavigne Shelden and Nur Qurratu Aini Norasharudin earned

Chess: S’wak miss the bronze by a whisker

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s male chess players were unfortunate, finishing fourth after a tough battle in the ninth round of the rapid chess event at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Lim Lee Siang Fergus fell just one point short behind Johor’s Chong Jin Cheng, who clinched the bronze medal. Penang’s Poh

Sarawak and Selangor to battle for futsal gold this Friday

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s futsal team is determined to deliver an outstanding performance at the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) final against Selangor this Friday (Aug 23) at 3pm, aiming to secure the gold medal. Head coach Mohd Faizal Zamri expressed his high hopes for the team, especially after their remarkable

Sarawak Gymnasts make top 10 in team finals

SERIAN: Despite fielding a small team of just four athletes, the Sarawak artistic gymnastics squad delivered an impressive performance, securing a top 10 finish in the men’s artistic gymnastics team finals at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). The determined team of Muhammad Nazrieez Zanial Najib, Mohamad Aqiel Tsaqief Mohamad Azfar,

Sarawak futsal team savour sweet 7-3 victory over Perak

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak defeated Perak with a commanding score of 7-3 in the futsal competition of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) at the Samarahan Indoor Stadium in a thrilling semifinal match. This victory propels Sarawak into the finals, where they will face off against their next opponent on Friday (Aug