Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Terengganu BMX team still unbeatable

KUCHING: Terengganu’s Hanelang Bangkit BMX team soared to victory today (Aug 19), successfully defending the gold medal they clinched in the 2022 SUKMA edition. Amer Akhbar Anuar emerged as the champion in the men’s BMX category, setting a new record time of 00:35.556 at the Bukit Siol DBKU BMX track

Two more gold medals as Sarawak’s petanque players dominate

KUCHING: Sarawak continue to dominate the petanque event, securing their second and third gold medals through the men’s and women’s singles categories. Farid Amirul Muhammad from Sarawak B defeated his teammate Alif Zayd Zen (silver medal) from Sarawak A with a score of 13-6 in the final. The hosts’ winning

Squash: Sarawak wins gold in mixed doubles

KUCHING: Representing Sarawak for the second time in the mixed doubles squash event at the SUKMA Championship proved to be lucky for the pair of Harith Danial Jefri – Nathalie Shu Eng Sim, who once again managed to secure the gold medal. The victory came after they bounced back from

Sarawak has what it takes, says impressed Hannah

KUCHING: Sukma host Sarawak has made a good impression on Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. She is convinced that the state has what it takes to host major events, including the Sea Games 2027, given its capabilities and financial strength. Yeoh who witnessed the grand opening of the biennial

Surprised gold win for women’s team

KUCHING: The unexpected victory of the Sarawak team in winning the first gold medal in the women’s shooting category for the petanque event has brought great pride. Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, expressed pride in the achievement of Sarawak’s athletes for contributing a gold

Pinning Sarawak’s hopes on cycling duo

KUCHING: Muhammad Luthfil Hasief Freddie and Aimy Nazurah Rais have become Sarawak’s hope for winning medals, thereby solidifying Sarawak’s position at the top of the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) this time. This follows their qualification for the semi-finals in the BMX cycling race for their respective categories (men’s and women’s). Taking

First gold in women’s petanque

KUCHING: Sarawak claimed its maiden gold medal at the SUKMA today (Aug 18) when Dayang Nurulnuhaa Fasihah Abang Misbahhuddin triumphed in the women’s shooting petanque event. The 18-year-old defeated Federal Territory’s Nur Arissa Qasreena Ratinan 29-27 to secure the top prize at the Santubong Petanque Arena. Nur Arissa settled for

Masters category by year’s end

KUCHING: The National Sports Council (MSN) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) will be introducing a ‘masters category’ at the end of this year so that Malaysia Games (SUKMA) athletes over the age of 21 still have a platform to compete in Malaysia. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah

Sarawak’s cyclist secures second place in trial

KUCHING: Sarawak’s cyclist, Aimy Nazurah Rais, delivered an impressive performance by securing second place in the BMX race time trial held at Bukit Siol here. Aimy Nazurah clocked a commendable time of 42.985 seconds on the 390-metre track. This achievement has raised hopes among Sarawak supporters for winning their first

Sarawak ends 8-year gold medal drought in petanque

KUCHING: Dayang Nurulnuhaa Fasihah Abang Misbahhuddin shattered an eight-year gold medal drought for Sarawak in petanque at the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in the women’s shooting event today (Sunday). The 17-year-old faced a fierce challenge from Federal Territories’ Nur Arissa Qasreena Ratinan, with both players neck-and-neck in the first two