Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Community-first indoor pickleball studio opens in Kuching

KUCHING: NEX Pickleball’s new home at The Podium combines accessibility, modern aesthetics, and player-friendly design, creating a weather-proof, community-first boutique indoor studio that promises to redefine the pickleball experience in Sarawak. Envo Teoh, Founder of NEX Pickleball at The Podium, said the facility features five indoor pickleball courts designed for

Jpro Academy’s Fayyad Razyn wins Ace 6.0 Badminton’s Under-8 title

KUCHING: Jpro Badminton Academy Kuching’s young talent, Fayyad Razyn Khawaja, emerged champion in the Boys’ Singles Under-8 category at the Ace 6.0 Badminton Open 2025. The tournament, held at Long River Sports in Selangor on September 27-28, saw Fayyad cruise to a convincing 30-9 victory over his West Malaysian opponent,

Sarawak silambam trio set for World Championships in Qatar

KUCHING: Three of Sarawak’s finest Silambam exponents, all SUKMA medalists, have been entrusted to carry the state’s challenge at the Silambam World Championships in Qatar, with hopes high for a podium finish. The trio – Asyraff Aqil Mohamad Zainnurin Azman (SUKMA silver medalist), Hani Qurratu’ain Samsudin (SUKMA silver medalist), and

Miri hosts inaugural Amateur Muaythai Challenge on Oct 31-Nov 2

MIRI: Miri is set to host its first-ever Amateur Muaythai Challenge from October 31 to November 2 at the Permyjaya Shopping Centre. The tournament is expected to attract around 150 athletes from across Malaysia and neighbouring countries, bringing together local clubs in a collaborative effort to grow the sport. According

Football revolution hits a wall

KUCHING: Malaysian football is facing one of its toughest tests yet, said sports analyst Datuk Pekan Ramli, who noted that the nation’s ambitious football revolution has come under strain following FIFA’s decision to ban seven heritage players. Pekan urged all stakeholders to accept the sanction with humility, stressing that pointing

Miri gears up for first Amateur Muaythai Challenge

KUCHING: Miri is set to host its first-ever Amateur Muaythai Challenge at Permyjaya Shopping Centre from Oct 31 to Nov 2. Organising chairperson Gavin Mattu said the tournament is expected to draw around 150 athletes from across Malaysia and neighbouring regions, uniting local clubs and associations in a spirit of

Coach Yusri: Kuching City no longer the team of old

KUCHING: Immigration FC head coach Yusri Che Lah has acknowledged that his side were outclassed by a resurgent Kuching City FC, describing them as “not the Kuching of old” after suffering a 4-0 defeat at the State Stadium here last night (Sept 29). The visitors were missing several key players

Aidil: Derby still derby as Kuching face Sabah

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak has warned his players not to underestimate Sabah despite their recent struggles, reminding them that “a derby is still a derby” ahead of Saturday’s clash at the Likas Stadium. Kuching City are enjoying strong momentum, climbing to fourth in the league

Aidil Sharin: Big win, but room for improvement

KUCHING: Head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak welcomed Kuching City FC’s 4-0 victory against Immigration FC but stressed there is still room for improvement, particularly in maintaining possession and intensity from the start. The win, witnessed by more than 4,000 fans at the Sarawak State Stadium on Sunday (Sept 28), was

Women’s cricket unites in Kuching

KUCHING: From Bhutan to Rwanda, women cricketers from around the world are uniting in Kuching this week for the 3rd Malaysia Women’s Cricket Super Series 2025, competing while building bonds beyond the pitch. The tournament, held from Sept 24 to 30 at the Borneo Cricket Ground in Petra Jaya, features