Author: Nurin Patra

Fraidden bags fourth consecutive gold medal 

KUCHING: Fraidden Dawan yet again secured himself another gold medal in the swimming competition at the 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) on Wednesday. The 38-year-old para athlete has continued his impressive performance by outpacing his competitors in the men’s 50m freestyle (S10) with a time of 31.00 seconds. He beats

Para archery team hopeful for medals in individual event

KUCHING: Head coach Razmi Amit has praised the state para archery team for their resilience in reaching the quarterfinals and expressed hope that tomorrow’s individual event will yield medals, especially from standout performer Nur Ezzatul Farishah Busrah. Although the para archery team had to accept the outcome after failing to

Records fall as Sarawak swimmers shine at Para Sukma

KUCHING: Records fell on the second day (Sept 24) of the 2024 Para Malaysia Games (Sukma) as swimmers Mohd Adib Iqbal Abdullah and Rusdianto Rusmadi shattered long-standing para Sukma records, contributing to Sarawak’s growing medal haul. Mohd Adib, a 25-year-old national elite athlete from Asajaya in Samarahan Division, set a

Galang Jabai shines at Para Sukma with record-breaking gold wins

KUCHING: Galang Jabai’s golden moment at the 21st Para Malaysia Games (Sukma) was highlighted by his record-breaking swim in the 50m freestyle S7, where he clocked 34.59 seconds, surpassing the previous national record. His victory represents the culmination of an incredible journey. Galang not only secured the gold medal but

Bowmen miss the mark, but keep aiming

KUCHING: Sarawak’s para archers narrowly missed a podium finish in the recurve (70 metres) event at the Para SUKMA Games 2024, but coach Razmi Amit remains optimistic about their chances in the upcoming individual competitions on Wednesday (Sept 25). Despite the disappointing outcome, Razmi expressed pride in his athletes’ determination

Young Para Sukma volunteers share first-time experiences

KUCHING: Enthusiastic young Sarawakian volunteers share their first-time experiences participating in the 21st Para Malaysia Games (Sukma). As volunteers play a crucial role, they are eagerly supporting para-athletes from the state who are competing on home ground, hoping their efforts contribute to Sarawak’s overall success in the championship. The Games,

Prioritise rewards for victorious para athletes: Adam

KUCHING: All states should step up and reward their 21st Para Malaysia Games (Sukma) athletes who win medals for their teams. Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Adam Adli Abd Halim, said this recognition is important for the efforts and achievements of these athletes in bringing honour to their states

WuZe roars to Lion King victory

KUCHING: Serian WuZe Sport Association Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe is crowned the undisputed Lion King of Kings, earning a cash prize of RM8,000, a trophy, medals, and certificates at the Lien Heng Lion King Championship Open Tournament. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian presented the awards to

Nurfarina Farha clinches victory at Kemuncak Bintang Kecil 2024

KUCHING: After three valiant attempts, Nurfarina Farha Abdul Zahir has triumphantly claimed the coveted title of champion at the Kemuncak Bintang Kecil 2024. The talented 12 year old from Selangor captivated the audience with her powerful rendition of Ku Bersuara by Ernie Zakri, a song celebrated for its vocal complexity.

RapidKL buses undergo dry run

KUCHING: Three out of 25 RapidKL buses took part in a dry run today (Sept 17) in preparation for the 21st Para Malaysia Games (Para SUKMA). Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the dry run was done to ensure smooth transportation planning