Author: Gabriel Lihan

Asajaya Unity Cup football returns for 57th year

KUCHING: The 57th Asajaya Unity Cup is set to return with exhilarating action that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. As the oldest football tournament in Sarawak, this prestigious event, hosted by the Sambir Bistari Football Club (KBSB), will kick off on the third day of Aidilfitri

Sarawak bag women’s kabaddi team silver, eyes future success

KUCHING: Sarawak’s women’s kabaddi team is focused on future improvements after securing second place at the National Kabaddi Championship in Melaka.  Despite a strong performance with three wins and one loss, the team is determined to overcome Kuala Lumpur, the gold medallists from last year’s Malaysia Games (SUKMA), in upcoming

Cabinet approves formation of SEA Games 2027 organising committee

KUCHING: The Youth and Sports Ministry has announced the Cabinet’s approval for the establishment of the organising committee for the 34th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 15th ASEAN Para Games, both scheduled to be hosted in Malaysia in 2027. In a Facebook statement posted by Youth and Sports Minister,

Sarawak’s dodgeball players make international mark

KUCHING: Sarawak’s dodgeball players made their mark at the Arcane Open in Singapore, held from March 22 to 23. In a thrilling semi-final, the Langkau Warriors’ roster included players from Tsunami in Kuching and Mudkip SDC from West Malaysia. They faced off against Arcane Dragon from Singapore, narrowly losing 2-1.

Swinburne Indoor Open 2025 slated for April Mayhem

KUCHING: The Swinburne Indoor Open 2025, set for 12–13 April, will bring together eight dynamic teams from Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei for an action-packed weekend. Organising chairperson Denise Pang Yu En highlighted the tournament’s growing prestige. “The participation of teams from different regions will create a more diverse playing field,

Sarawak’s Inter-Schools Futsal Championship returns in May

KUCHING: The 2nd Sarawak Inter-Secondary Schools Futsal Championships 2025 is set to take place on May 10-11 at SMK Tabuan Jaya’s Futsal Court, promising an electrifying showcase of young talent and intense competition. Organised by United Sports Recreation Club and co-organised by Swinburne Sarawak FC, the tournament is supported by

Sarawak pickleball’s great potential in boosting sport tourism

KUCHING: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Deputy Minister, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, highlighted Sarawak’s potential to become a hotspot for international pickleball tournaments, linking the sport with the state’s tourism growth. Speaking at PicklePro’s grand opening match showdown at PicklePro Kuching in Tabuan Laru, Snowdan highlighted the venue’s advanced mat

Sarawak on track to be Malaysia’s pickleball powerhouse

KUCHING: Pickleball is thriving in Sarawak, with Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen driving efforts to make the state as Malaysia’s pickleball powerhouse through events and youth training. Originating in the United States, pickleball first arrived in Malaysia through Miri, marking Sarawak as the birthplace of the

Gunto FC gears up for Liga Bandaraya 2025

KUCHING: As the highly anticipated Liga Bandaraya 2025 draws near, Gunto FC is fully prepared for the challenges ahead. Under the guidance of head coach Zaim Zaki, also known as Coach Z, the team has undergone rigorous training to ensure they are ready to compete at the highest level. “We

Tsuwave holds strong at the top in dodgeball league

KUCHING: Tsuwave continues to dominate the standings of the Kuching Dodgeball Social League, sitting atop with four points after a hard-fought 5-5 draw against Supernova in a thrilling match. Tsuwave’s captain, Felix Isadore, believes that despite securing the top spot, his teammates will help maintain their position at the top.