Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Silverware chase on as SPL hits q-finals

KUCHING: The race for silverware begins this Saturday (Jan 10) as the Sarawak Premier League 2025 gets underway, with all four first-leg quarter-final matches kicking off simultaneously at 3.30 pm across Sarawak. PDRM FA will host Bintulu FA at Stadium Unimas, while Kuching FA take on Limbang FA at Stadium

Kirin Cup ushers in the New Year with festive football

KUCHING: Football takes centre stage this Lunar New Year as the 5th Chinese Lunar New Year Kirin Cup kicks off at Arena Cascara Stadium from January 24 to 25, featuring eight teams from Singapore and across Malaysia. Jointly organised by Hipmau Football Club and iHUB Football Club, the tournament will

Western Zone’s sepak takraw women eye top four spot at SUKSAR

BETONG: The Western Zone women’s sepak takraw squad is gearing up to make a strong showing at the 4th Sarawak Games (SUKSAR) 2026, aiming to finish among the top four at the February 3-9 event. Under the guidance of experienced coach, Mohd Rushdi Sani, a native of Kabong, the team

Topspeed’s 13 qualify to take the plunge at Malaysian Invitational

MIRI: Topspeed Swimming Club made a big splash at the 52nd Sarawak Age Group Swimming Championships, winning 93 medals and qualifying 13 swimmers for the upcoming Malaysian Invitational. Coach David Chung said it shows the team’s hard work paying off, as the Malaysian Invitational Age Group Swimming Championship is to

No home comforts as Sarawak eye SUKMA title defence

KUCHING: Sarawak, the reigning Malaysia Games (SUKMA) champion, faces its biggest challenge yet as the 2026 Games move to Selangor – with “the real test is the next one” to defend the title on unfamiliar ground. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, acknowledged the

SUKMA 2026 opening to take pole position at Sepang circuit

KUCHING: Selangor’s preparation for Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2026 include a unique opening ceremony at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), where it will start with a traditional torch handover, and feature 37 sports with 474 medal events across upgraded venues. The opening ceremony will be held at the Sepang racing circuit

Swim Art splash its way to 11 MIAG spots

KUCHING: Swim Art Swimming Club will send 11 swimmers to the Malaysia Invitational Age Group Championships (MIAG) after collecting 85 medals at the 52nd Sarawak Age Group Swimming Championships. The MIAG will be held at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil from Feb 5 to 8. Although Swim Art

All signs point to “Hope” for a trophy-filled season

KUCHING: After seasons of gradual progress, Hope FC are now firmly focused on adding silverware to their cabinet as the club maps out its plans for the 2026 season in the Liga Bandaraya. Club manager Bryan Cheong said the emphasis moving forward would be on strengthening the squad, refining tactical

State assures sufficient accommodation for 2027 SEA Games

KUCHING: Sarawak is confident of accommodating not only athletes and officials but also supporters during the 2027 SEA Games, with hotels and rental apartments already factored into planning. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state’s experience in hosting the 2024 Malaysia Games

SEA Games facility upgrades contracts to be awarded this month

KUCHING: Upgrading works for facilities earmarked for the 2027 SEA Games are already underway, with contracts expected to be awarded this month. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said discussions on the commencement of upgrading works had already taken place, with the tendering process