Monday, 12 January 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sarawak’s boxing team stays focused as competition nears

SRI AMAN: The Sarawak Malaysia Games (Sukma) boxing team is focusing on getting comfortable in the ring as competition approaches. The boxers have started their sparring sessions to prepare for the upcoming event. This competition is expected to attract large crowds, showcasing the talents of Sarawak’s finest boxers. According to

Kuching City FC and Penang FC share points

KUCHING: The match between Kuching City FC and Penang FC at the Sarawak Stadium in Petra Jaya here ended all square on Sunday (August 11). Kuching City FC came back from two goals down with a much-improved performance in the second half to draw 2-2. In the first half, Penang

Injury-free Takraw squad eager to impress

BINTULU: The Sarawak sepak takraw squad is raring to go at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA), said its head coach Amir Abu Bakar. “There are no injuries, they (the players) look energetic and fired up. We hope that they can go out and put on a good performance,” he told Sarawak

Mall morphs into Muay Thai battleground

BINTULU: The stage is set for a thrilling Muay Thai showdown at the Paragon Street Mall during Malaysia Games (SUKMA) next week. With the SUKMA spirit in full swing, the venue is adorned with the flags of participating contingents, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Two rings, complete with the traditional red,

Sarawak football gears up for crucial SUKMA opener against Perak

MUKAH: The Sarawak football team is fully focused on their opening match against Perak, treating every game as a final in their quest for success in the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024. The team’s head coach, Awangko Shahbuddin Pengeran Abu Bakar said the team is concentrating solely on the first match,

Sarawak football team prepares for SUKMA showdown against Perak

MUKAH: The Sarawak football team trains in Mukah ahead of their upcoming clash with Perak at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024. Players are seen putting themselves through a series of training exercises under the hot evening sun, focusing on strength, passing, ball control and stamina. Fitness coach Fadillah Ibrahim was

Mukah abuzz with Sukma anticipation

MUKAH: Locals are buzzing with excitement as competition day draws closer for this year’s Malaysia Games (Sukma) events here.  The town is abuzz with anticipation with everyone eager to witness the football events slated to be held in the division. Muhammad Danial, 21, who is here with his family said

Kabaddi confident of gold win

KUCHING: A gold medal is the ultimate target for Sarawak’s Kabaddi team as they compete on home soil at the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA). The state’s Kabaddi association president ASP Muttiah Pillai believes home advantage will be crucial in the team’s quest for gold. “This is a golden opportunity for

All 15 contingents for SUKMA Sarawak 2024 complete its registration

KUCHING: Our neighbouring country, Brunei Darussalam is the last contingent to register for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024. With this, all 15 contingents participating in the SUKMA games have completed the registration process for its athletes and team officials. The registration process, which began on August 7, was held

Sarawak petanque team: Banking on experienced players for medal targets

KUCHING: The Sarawak petanque team will be banking on experienced players for the coming Malaysia Games (SUKMA). The petanque coach, Mohamad Ahir Binar said his targets for the petanque team would be five medals. “The current target would be two gold medals, one silver and two bronze,” said. He said