Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Tactics and coaching revolutionise football

KUCHING: Football, a sport renowned for its intensity and global reach, continues to evolve at a remarkable pace. As coaches continually push the boundaries of tactical innovation, the game has adapted to meet new challenges, evolving to satisfy ever-increasing demands and redefine its limits. In a recent discussion with Sarawak

The Play School Built on love, care, commitment

Eileen Soon, the owner of The Play School, often says that the responsibility of shaping the next generation is not just a role — it’s a calling. Her vision has always been about more than just education — it’s about creating lasting relationships and fostering a sense of empathy, creating

DBKU X Games Eyes 2025 Flagship Status

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) intends to make the DBKU X Games a national flagship event next year. DBKU mayor Datuk Hilmy Othman said the proposal was made following the overwhelming response from various segments of the community during this year’s edition of the event. “Throughout 2024, DBKU

Kuching City seek retribution in Likas Stadium

KUCHING: Kuching City FC and head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak are set to face a daunting task in the second leg of the Malaysia Cup quarter-finals tomorrow night.Overcoming a 1-0 deficit against Sabah FC at the Likas Stadium tonight would require them to channel all their focus into the game.But

Ex-Malaysian goalkeeper stresses basics and consistent coaching

KUCHING: Former Malaysian goalkeeper Syed Adney Syed Hussain highlighted the significance of focusing on the basics, even as players progress in their careers. “The basics are very important throughout your career,” he explained, pointing out that top teams continually train on these fundamentals. He believes that consistent coaching, proper motivation,

Softball’s development efforts bear fruit

KUCHING: The SWK Sluggers’ triumph at the Basba President’s Cup 2024 in Brunei recently (Dec 15) serves as proof of the consistent development efforts driving Sarawak softball’s success. The team secured a 3-1 victory over Black Arrows 1 in the final, a hard-fought win against a strong opponent.“Brunei has always

Amplifying voices of deaf sports stars

KUCHING: The SOPMA Baton Run 2025 aims to unite 4,500 participants across four divisions in Sarawak: Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, and Kuching. Organising chairman Victor Hii Lik Nguong said the event will traverse these four key cities, with the primary objective of raising funds for SOPMA XXII Sarawak 2025 and other

Talent hunt begins in February

KUCHING: Sarawak will kick-start its preparations for the 22nd Para SUKMA in 2026 as early as February next year, with a focus on identifying and nurturing new talent. “We will initiate preparations well in advance, providing our athletes with the necessary exposure and training to defend our championship title for

Cklamovski’s appointment as head coach hailed

KUCHING: Former Malaysian goalkeeper Syed Adney Syed Hussein and football host Roshan Narayan have weighed in on the appointment of Australian Peter Cklamovski as the new head coach of the Malaysian national football team. In an exclusive interview with Sarawak Tribune recently, they shared their insights on Harimau Malaya’s football

TVS pioneers english football broadcasting

KUCHING: The live airing of the 2024-2025 Carabao Cup matches marked a significant milestone for TVS as the decision to broadcast in English underscored its growing presence in Southeast Asia. Football host Roshan Narayan commended the company’s bold move towards English broadcasting. “I applauded TVS for going English. Once you