Monday, 16 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Abdul Karim: No athlete will be penalised for representing other states

KUCHING: Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has assured that athletes will not face any discrimination or be barred from competition simply because they choose to represent a state other than Sarawak. He pointed out that some Sarawakian athletes have opted to compete for

SLTA to get lighting and seating boost ahead of SEA Games

KUCHING: The Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) courts will undergo upgrades including improved lighting and expanded spectator seating ahead of the 2027 SEA Games. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the upgrades will focus on enhancing functionality and spectator experience while ensuring full

Historic badminton journey culminates in runner-up finish for Sarawak pair

KUCHING: Emerging Sarawak pair, Genevie Lim and Wafa Shahmina, delivered a strong campaign to finish runner-up at the PETRONAS National Under-21 Championships 2026. This marks the state’s first-ever final appearance at the prestigious event. The championships, held from January 21 to 25 at the Akademi Badminton Perak, saw the women’s

Sarawak’s international boxing clash comes to Miri in 2026

KUCHING: Thirteen nations are expected to compete in the Sarawak International Boxing Championship 2026, which will be hosted at the Miri Indoor Stadium. Sarawak Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said the prestigious championship is scheduled to take place in May 2026, although the exact dates have yet to

Sarawak para bowlers power Malaysia to gold

KUCHING: Sarawak pride was on full display at the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025 as para bowlers Muhammad Razif Iskandar and Abang Yahya Abang Azhar powered Malaysia to gold in the men’s doubles event. The Malaysian tenpin bowling team delivered an outstanding overall performance, winning a total of five gold,

Wan Rohaimi laments ‘external factors’ after Penang exit

KUCHING: Penang FC head coach, Wan Rohaimi Wan Ismail, expressed deep frustration after his team’s Malaysia Cup campaign ended, blaming external factors that he said “killed the game” despite his players’ best efforts. In a post-match press conference following their 2-0 loss to Kuching City in the second leg of

Aidil urges Kuching City to ‘keep the intensity’ after Penang win

KUCHING: Calling for his team to “keep the intensity”, Kuching City FC head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak, said the performance against Penang reflected the attacking football the fans want to see. Kuching City overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit to defeat Penang 2-0 at the Sarawak State Stadium, sealing a 2-1

Sarawak pair upset top seeds to reach final

KUCHING: A fearless and flawless run has taken Sarawak pair Genevie Lim Tsin Yeen and Wafa Shahmina Rahman into the women’s doubles final of the PETRONAS National Under-21 Championships 2026. The duo will face Selangor’s Lee Yu Shan and Wong Zi Yi in the final, setting up a Sarawak–Selangor showdown

Samarahan, Serian share spoils in Sarawak Premier League

SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Premier League semi-final first-leg clash lived up to expectations as neighbours Samarahan FA and Serian FA played out a tense draw at Stadium Samarahan today (Jan 24). The opening half ended goalless, with both sides cancelling each other out in a tightly contested midfield battle and struggling

National Women’s 15s call-up marks progress for Sarawak rugby

KUCHING: The call-up of five Sarawak players to the national Women’s 15s camp is a significant step for women’s rugby development, said Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) Head of Women’s Rugby Elite & Development, Sylvia Alexander Lian. Five Sarawak players – Cuthberta Entai, Petresia Jenet Dunstan, Elestie Lavinia Ali, Dayang Tsaniya