Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Aidil calls on other Kuching City FC players to step up amid injuries

KUCHING: Kuching City FC’s 1-1 draw with Terengganu FC exposed the challenges of limited squad depth and injury setbacks, according to head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak. With key defenders sidelined and just three days to recover after their recent clash with Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), Aidil stressed the need for

Hope FC hit peak form ahead of Metrostar showdown

KUCHING: Hope FC put on one of their most composed displays of the season last weekend, controlling play throughout to seal a big win that boosts their Liga Bandaraya goal difference ahead of their next match against Metrostar today (Dec 6). Manager Bryan Cheong said the victory reflected the team’s

Malaysia’s women’s rugby squad confident ahead of SEA Games 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s women’s rugby team enters the SEA Games 2025 confident and battle-ready after a year of intensive training, strategic preparation, and opponent analysis. Mirian rugby athlete Valerie Juan said the squad has honed their strength, endurance, and tactical awareness to perform at their best. “We have improved our

RM10,000 up for grabs as lion dance teams storm Aeroville

KUCHING: Eighteen Sarawak lion dance teams will vie for a RM10,000 prize at the 4th Lee Onn Group Challenge Cup, taking place at Aeroville Mall on Dec 6 and 7. The event marks the fourth and final leg of the Sarawak Traditional Southern Lion Dance League 2025 and is sanctioned

Sarawak kegler Hazirah targets SEA Games team gold

KUCHING: With the women’s team event set to be the main battleground, Nur Hazirah Ramli is confident Malaysia can once again assert their regional dominance at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old national bowler said the team event has always been regarded as the sport’s premier contest,

Sara and Faustina ready to make water polo splash at SEA Games

KUCHING: Teen water polo duo, Sara Tham and Faustina Khow, are diving into their first SEA Games with rising confidence after a strong China training camp and months of steady team bonding. At just 18, Sara is balancing her SEA Games debut with her foundation studies in business at Swinburne

‘The Savage’ Texas ready to unleash fury at SEA Games 2025

KUCHING: Sarawak’s own Texas Jeremy Lo is sharpening his weapons for Thailand, declaring himself in peak condition ahead of his SEA Games muaythai debut. State muaythai athlete, Texas Jeremy – widely known by his fight moniker ‘The Savage’ – is riding high on confidence as he prepares to don national

Injury-free Jonathan Nyepa poised for sixth SEA Games run

KUCHING: Jonathan Nyepa, free from injury and with six SEA Games appearances, is focused and ready to perform well in the 100m and 4x100m relay at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. The 29-year-old sprinter from Belaga shared that his preparation is progressing smoothly as planned, with no injuries to

Jonah Chang ready for SEA Games dual-event challenge

KUCHING: National shot put champion Jonah Chang Rigan is heading into the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand in high spirits, crediting a more structured and refined training plan. He also shared that his pre-Games preparation included a smoother and more disciplined “no pork, no power” loading phase as he gears

Kuching City’s growth evident despite loss

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak says his team gave their all in their 2-0 FA Cup semifinal loss to Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on Sunday, underscoring the club’s growth and greater competitiveness in Malaysian football. JDT sealed a 2-0 win in the second-leg at Sultan Ibrahim