KUCHING: Sarawakian athletes competing in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024 who win gold medals are expected to receive incentives from the state government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the State government plans to reward gold medalists with incentives, though he did not
KUCHING: The Sarawak women’s football team is stepping up its preparations for the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024 with three more friendly matches on the horizon. Head coach Sufian Ibrahim expressed satisfaction with his team’s progress, highlighting improved cohesion and tactical understanding. “We’ve had valuable exposure locally and internationally,
KUCHING: Sarawak is brimming with confidence ahead of the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak, with the state aiming for an historic overall championship. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah rallied the Sarawakian contingent, urging them to strive for gold at the homegrown sporting event.
KUCHING: Anticipation is building up across Sarawak as preparations for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI Sarawak 2024 move into high gear. At this stage, athletes are pushing their limits in training, refining their skills, and perfecting their strategies, all focused on delivering peak performance when the games commence. Coaches are
KUCHING: A young Sarawakian footballer, Adilie Sim Lee Mei, 20, is drawing inspiration from Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold as she prepares to represent the state at the upcoming SUKMA. Affectionately known as “Lee Mei” or “Mei Mei” by her teammates, the right-back is confident of making her mark on the tournament.
KUCHING: The Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has challenged Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak’s strategic director, Iswardy Morni, to contest the Asajaya seat in the upcoming state election. Abdul Karim, the current Asajaya assemblyman, said that he had previously extended an invitation to
KUCHING: A total of 160 counsellors for Sukma XXI Sarawak 2024 and 80 for Para Sukma XXI Sarawak 2024 have been appointed to ensure the emotional and mental wellbeing of the athletes during the Games. The Sarawak Social Welfare Department has been mandated to coordinate the Welfare Committee for the
KUCHING: Kuching City FC came from behind to win 2-1 over Perak FC which brings them to fourth position in the Malaysian Super League. Heavy downpour at the Perak Stadium forced Aidil Sharin’s men to wait an hour for the match, which was originally set to kick off at 8.15
KUCHING: Sarawak men’s rugby team faces tough challengers Johor, Terengganu and Pahang in Group C in the upcoming Malaysia Games (Sukma) Sarawak 2024 Team manager Faqrul Hafiz is fully optimistic that the team can perform an upset and qualify for the quarter-finals. “Group C will be a tough challenge for
KUCHING: The Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) tennis centre is ready to host the coming Malaysia Games (Sukma) 2024 and is a prime candidate for the 2027 SEA Games. SLTA president Datuk Patrick Liew said the facility is not just built for the coming Sukma but SLTA intends on going
