KUCHING: Sarawak left no doubt over their diving supremacy, topping the medal standings in dominant fashion ahead of Selangor and the National Sports Council (MSN) at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre here.
The 61st MILO/PRM MIAG Diving Championships 2026, held over three days from May 8 to 10, saw the home contingent produce a commanding all-round display to finish as overall champions, collecting an impressive 18 gold, 17 silver and 7 bronze medals, far ahead of their nearest challengers.
Selangor ended the championship in second place with 5 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze, while MSN secured third overall with 4 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze.
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur showed strong depth throughout the competition to finish fourth with 3 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze, followed by Pulau Pinang in fifth with 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze.
Further down the standings, Pahang, Singapore and Sabah each contributed a gold medal apiece, while Johor completed the tally with one bronze.
Sarawak’s overwhelming medal haul reflected both depth and consistency across multiple events, with athletes delivering strong performances throughout the championship in front of a supportive home crowd in Kuching.
The final standings underlined Sarawak’s stature in national diving, as they finished well clear of the field to reaffirm their position as one of the country’s leading aquatic powerhouses.
Sarawak fielded 28 divers, marking a strong campaign against a competitive field of 120 athletes, with the meet featuring over 300 event entries.
The championship, organised by Malaysia Aquatics (Malaysia Aquatics) and the Amateur Swimming Association of Sarawak (ASAS), with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak.
The meet served as a qualifying platform for major upcoming competitions, including the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and the 12th Asian Age Group Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.
