Saturday, 7 February 2026

Author: Faizal Bujang

German training camp opens Marissa’s eyes

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Rising women’s football star Marissa Graciewenndy Robert, 13, describes her recent stint at the Women’s Football Development Camp in Dahn, Germany, Aug 17–24, as an invaluable experience. The Kampung Sungai Batu forward is determined to put the skills she learned into action in upcoming local tournaments.“It was an

Sarawak trio clinch SABATI Cup

KUCHING: The brilliant touch of three Sarawak teenage bowlers proved hard to beat as they claimed the title at the SABATI Tenpin Bowling Championship 2025. The final, held at Megalanes Sarawak, Batu Kawa, on Tuesday saw Muhammad Ihsan Fikri Suffian, Muhd Isyraq Iqbal Ramadhan and Muhd Farhan Asgar Jahan, representing

NFDP League sparks rising football talents

KUCHING: The R3 League under the Sarawak National Football Development Programme (NFDP) 2025 treated fans to two days of nail-biting football action. The competition brought together boys’ teams in the Under-11 and Under-12 categories, along with an Under-12 girls’ division, each producing high-energy matches and plenty of standout performances. The

Sarawak muaythai warriors shine with 10-medal haul

SELANGOR: Sarawak’s young muaythai exponents shone at the 1st ASEAN Team & Youth Muaythai Championships 2025, clinching a total of 10 medals — four gold, five silver and one bronze — as the competition wrapped up on Sunday at Paradigm Mall, Petaling Jaya.Of the nine Sarawakian athletes who reached the

Sarawak para swimmers haul 34 medals

KUCHING: Sarawak’s para swimming squad delivered a stellar outing at the 2025 National Para Swimming Circuit 2, MSN/Allianz/Prepma, held at Kedah Aquatic Centre, Alor Setar, from Aug 22 to 24. The team bagged a haul of 34 medals, comprising 14 gold, 10 silver and 10 bronze — a remarkable achievement

PCT 1 DIV crowned overall champions

SRI AMAN: Pusat Cemerlang Tinju (PCT) 1 DIV stole the spotlight after being crowned overall champions in the elite category at the 2025 Sarawak Open Boxing Championship. The team outperformed a field that included various local clubs, development centres and international challengers. Meanwhile, Team Sarawak emerged as overall winners in

Sri Aman pitched as state boxing hub

SRI AMAN: Plans to build the Sarawak State Boxing Centre in Sri Aman have been submitted to Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah for consideration. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the proposed five-acre site is located

SUKMA boxers shine at Sarawak Open

SRI AMAN: Sarawak’s SUKMA boxing squad showcased their strength and skill at the 2026 Sarawak Open Boxing Championship, clinching an impressive haul of five gold medals and one silver over the five-day meet at the Sri Aman Indoor Stadium from Aug 19 to 23. All six boxers under the guidance

Final Bell in Sri Aman: 19 bouts to decide boxing champions

SRI AMAN: The fourth edition of the 2025 Sarawak Open Boxing Championships will come to a close tomorrow night (Saturday, August 23), featuring thrilling clashes between top fighters from various clubs, development centres, and even neighbouring countries in the grand finals. Tournament director, Dr Johnny Ting Su King, said a

Sarawak boxers swing into spotlight

SRI AMAN: Sarawak’s standing in the boxing arena continues to grow, with its success no longer in doubt. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, said the progress stemmed not only from the exploits of elite fighters such as “Kilat Boy” on the international stage,