KUCHING: Sarawak’s Elvin Zhi Xian Yap is already setting new goals after storming to a record 14.52s in the men’s 110m hurdles at the Borneo Games Kuching 2025, vowing to dip under 14 seconds in future races. The 21-year-old sprinter thrilled the home crowd at the Sarawak Stadium, Petra Jaya,
KUCHING: Sarawak’s archers are eyeing the finals with cautious optimism as they prepare to face strong contenders from East Kalimantan and Labuan, says coach Jaffrey Low, who lauds his team’s steady improvement. Low said the team had shown resilience, particularly in matches where they initially trailed, following a day of
KUCHING: Debutants from East Kalimantan, Karina Ria Hardianti and Ramanda Zibrilian Ramadhani, are making their mark at the Borneo Games Kuching 2025, impressed by Sarawak’s clean, orderly city, and already overcoming nerves in mixed doubles. The pair, partnering in the badminton event for the first time, spoke positively about their
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Ripin Lamat, has called on the Sarawak badminton team to make the most of the Borneo Games Kuching 2025, using the tournament as a platform to prepare for SUKMA 2026 and the 2027 SEA Games. “The Borneo Games is not
KUCHING: Sabah’s women’s badminton squad lived up to their billing, defeating hosts Sarawak to secure the gold medal in the team event final of the Borneo Games Kuching 2025. The tie began with Sabah’s Saidatul Saadiah Muhammad giving her side the lead by overcoming Sarawak’s Brenda Jong Jing Hui 21-11,
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Kong Chee Kiet and Barrie Chong Kwang Wei sealed the victory for the men’s team event after defeating Sabah’s Muhamad Yasrin and Syazwansyah Suriansa, 21-13, 21-17 in the third tie. Kong, who last featured in the Borneo Games in 2011, teamed up with Barrie, Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2022
KUCHING: National swimmer Hii Puong Wei powered Sarawak to three gold medals on Day 1 of the Borneo Games 2025, with victories in the men’s 100m breaststroke, 400m individual medley, and the 4x100m mixed relay. The 22-year-old, who currently trains at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil, expressed joy
KUCHING: Sarawak swimmers opened their Borneo Games Kuching 2025 campaign with five golds, nine silvers and four bronzes on Day 1, with head coach Hii Hieng Chiong urging his squad to sharpen their mental toughness as the chase for 16 golds continues. The host state delivered a mix of solid
KUCHING: Sarawak won gold in the mixed 4x100m medley relay, leaving Sabah in second place and Brunei Darussalam, third. The Sarawak quartet of Kayleigh Ang, Chereen Ngo, Job Tan Xi Jay and Hii Puong Wei clocked a time of 4:13.32, while Sabah’s Laura Lee Yen Nie, Emmanuel Loh Yung Min,
KUCHING: Thirteen-year-old Sheamus Chew Heng Yi claimed bronze in the men’s 400m individual medley, making his mark against more experienced competitors at the Borneo Games Kuching 2025. The young Sarawak swimmer finished behind national star Hii Puong Wei, who took gold, and East Kalimantan’s Rama Vardana Priyandono, who claimed silver.
