Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sarawak sailing gold medallists credit team chemistry for success

MIRI: Sarawak’s sailing gold medallists have credited their success at SUKMA 2024 to the strong team chemistry they developed over a short period of time. Nurul Shazwanie Mohd Saad and Nur Asma Syahrizan, who clinched gold in the International 420 women’s category, admitted that their victory was a pleasant surprise,

Sarawak sailing team ends SUKMA campaign with six medals

MIRI: The Sarawak Sailing Team concluded the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 with a historic achievement, securing two gold, two silver, and two bronze medals — a total of six medals. The gold medals were won by the International 420 men’s team, consisting of Syahzharoul Aiman Rozaiman and Muhammad Amirul Aqmal

Sarawak’s crowning glory, a source of pride

MIRI: Volunteers expressed immense joy and satisfaction after Sarawak was crowned the overall champions at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024. The athletes’ dedication and hard work throughout the event were recognised with this prestigious title, which marked a significant achievement for them. The athletes’ success was not only a testament

Silat team fulfils medal target despite technical issues: Dr Ripin

MIRI: Despite encountering technical issues during the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) tournament, the Sarawak pencak silat team successfully concluded the competition and met their medal target, said Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat. The Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development said that one of the challenges encountered was related to the

Silat contingent bags 13 medals as tournament closes

MIRI: The Sarawak pencak silat team concluded the six-day Malaysia Games (SUKMA) event by securing two gold medals and six bronze medals yesterday (August 23). With this success, the Sarawak pencak silat squad has accumulated a total of five gold medals and eight bronze medals throughout the tournament. The gold

Sarawak’s Ummi Mashitah gets call-up to national team

MIRI: Sarawak’s gold medallist in the women’s Class B category, Ummi Mashitah Hassan, has been invited by the National Silat Federation (PESAKA) to join the national team. The 21-year-old received the exciting news immediately after winning gold at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 at the Miri Indoor Stadium on August

Nurhasri clinches silat gold, follows in father’s footsteps

MIRI: Mohamad Nurhasri Maxzakir is continuing his father’s legacy with a golden triumph in the men’s Class E silat category narrowly defeating Pahang’s Muhammad Raden Sabry Mohd Insan with a score of 60-58. In a gripping contest, Nurhasri displayed remarkable resilience, overcoming a late comeback to secure his victory. He

Silat: Ummi and Nurhasri enter finals

MIRI: Sarawak’s rising woman silat star Ummi Mashitah Hassan will take on Kedah’s Nur Irhamna Qamariah Wira in the final of the women’s class B category today. Earlier today, Ummi displayed her outstanding skills in the women’s semi-final class B category securing a dominant victory and a place in the

Silat: Sarawak’s Nurhasri makes final

MIRI: Mohamad Nurhasri Maxzakir advanced to the final after defeating Terengganu’s Iskandar Shahfiq Nordin 59-55 in the silat men’s class E category. Nurhasri led in the first round with a score of 19-13, maintaining his focus and keeping Iskandar off balance with his moves. The fight was temporarily halted when

Silat: Sarawak’s Rusyaidi goes down fighting  

MIRI: Sarawak’s Rusyaidi Fitri Nazir narrowly missed out on a final spot after a close 58-59 defeat to Kedah’s Muhammad Saiful Hazim Mazukhi in the silat men’s Class C category. Rusyaidi told New Sarawak Tribune that while he was not satisfied with his semifinal performance, he believes his teammates have