Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Swinburne Dragons outpace strong competition

KUCHING: The Swinburne Dragons, after over a year of rigorous training, showcased their prowess at the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2024. Team Manager James Loi expressed relief at the team’s performance, particularly given the heightened competition this year. “Some teams we’ve heard about for years but never raced against

A touchdown for tradition

KUCHING: The Song Kheng Hai Rugby Field, a historic landmark, once again hosted the Song Kheng Hai Sevens 3rd Edition today (Oct 26). Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) president Richard Song Swee Jin said that this rugby field represents the heritage of the city. “My grandfather’s vision, may he rest in

Filipino dragon boat aims to win three titles

KUCHING: The Butuan Dragons team from Butuan City, Philippines, aim to win in three categories at the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2024. According to assistant team manager Joshua Waban, the 27 paddlers are excited and ready to compete in this year’s race. He noted that most of their paddlers

Parents, teachers boost young silat fighters in Sarawak

KUCHING: The spirit of silat is thriving among young fighters in Sarawak, thanks to strong support from parents and teachers. Shamyr Eastmeth Alluwie, representing the Pertubuhan Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia, Sarawak, is thankful for the tremendous response from parents and educators. “The support we received today was very encouraging,” he

Paddlers from 21 nations face off at Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta

KUCHING: The Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta has kicked off with fierce competition, featuring teams from 21 countries, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Cambodia, Canada, and Argentina. Over 1,000 paddlers braved the scorching sun, racing in front of the iconic Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN). The regatta spans three days, with a

Young silat athlete hopes to represent nation

KUCHING: Muhd Khalid Hafizi, a 13-year-old aspiring silat athlete, dreams of representing Malaysia one day. He is inspired by his father. “I have been practising silat for a long time; my interest in the sport came from my father,” he shared. The young Kuching resident began his silat journey at

Can The Cats roar? Exciting soccer returns to Kuching City FC

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin has restored belief among local fans by implementing an exciting brand of football. The local football scene has seen its glory days, but it has also experienced tumultuous times. In the eyes of local supporters, The Cats have become a joy to

Team Urged to Improve Finishing After Draw

KUCHING: More chances need to be created when attacking, according to Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin, who emphasised the importance of improving the team’s finishing. On Sunday (Oct 20) at Sarawak Stadium, Aidil’s players left it late, with substitute Hazwan Bakri scoring a deft tap-in in stoppage time

Late Drama at Sarawak Stadium As Kuching City FC Held to a Draw

KUCHING: In a thrilling encounter at Sarawak State Stadium on Sunday, Kuching City FC and Negeri Sembilan FC battled to a dramatic 1-1 draw, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The match seemed destined for a heroic finish for The Cats when new signing

Marking 60 years of passion and growing rugby across Sarawak

KUCHING: Sports is a beautiful thing, transcending generations and fostering a deep sense of community and tradition. Rugby, in particular, embodies this spirit, from its origins to its current global popularity, rugby has a unique ability to bring people together, teaching values of teamwork, discipline, and resilience. As children grow