Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Transfer buzz sends Kuching City fans into frenzy

KUCHING: Transfer chatter is reaching fever pitch around Kuching City FC as the club closes in on three potential signings – including one home-grown talent whose return has fans abuzz. Club chairman, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, recently hinted at the comeback of a Sarawakian player, sparking lively speculation across social

Liga Bandaraya: Debut test awaits Gunto FC against GFC

KUCHING: “The ball is round,” says Gunto FC manager, Arif Roslan, as the club gears up for their much-anticipated debut in the 2025 Liga Bandaraya. Embracing the unpredictable nature of the game, Arif remains optimistic that his side can kick off their campaign with a win, driven by the passion

88 fighters lock horns in muaythai action on Apr 11-12

BINTULU: The adrenaline will be pumping here as 88 amateur and semi-pro fighters step into the ring for the PS Muaythai Challenge. It is set to ignite Sapphire Gym Fitness 69 & Combat Sports Gym from April 11 to 12. Leading the charge is host club, PS Muaythai Bintulu, fielding

Upgraded SLTA courts impress ITF at junior tennis tournament

KUCHING: The recently upgraded tennis facilities at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) have earned high praise from the International Tennis Federation (ITF). It marks a significant step forward for Sarawak as a potential host for larger international tournaments. ITF representative, Catherine Michies, said the improvements, funded by an ITF

Over 40 teams expected to clash at Miri Hornbill 7s

MIRI: The Miri Hornbill 7s Rugby Tournament is expected to feature around 40 teams. Sides from Sabah, Brunei and West Malaysia are expected to join the fray, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive field. The tournament returns from May 13 to 18 at Stadium Miri, with youth teams from

Rifdean Masdor back in ONE Championship ring on May 9

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Mohd Rifdean Masdor is set to step back into the ONE Championship ring on May 9, to cement his place among the sport’s elite. At just 22, the Sarawakian striker has already made waves in the combat sports world, representing Sor Sommai Headhunter Academy of Ipoh. This upcoming

South Korea top girls team qualifiers at ITF World Juniors

KUCHING: South Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei and China have secured their places in the girls category of the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals after a week of high-intensity matches at the Asia-Oceania Final Qualifying Tournament, held at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) grounds here. South Korea edged Japan 2-1

Top seeds set for showdown at Asia-Oceania Tennis Qualifier

KUCHING: The Asia-Oceania Final Qualifying Tournament for the ITF World Junior Tennis U14 Boys’ competition kicks off tomorrow (April 8) at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) Centre, featuring the region’s most promising young players from 16 countries. Teams will battle for four slots to the ITF World Junior Tennis

All aboard for Swinburne’s frisbee extravaganza from April 12 to 13

KUCHING: The Swinburne Indoor Open 2025 is poised to set Kuching abuzz as it welcomes elite Ultimate Frisbee teams from Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei for a two-day indoor spectacle this weekend, 12–13 April. Held at Swinburne University of Technology of Sarawak, the tournament promises a display of high-calibre athleticism, with

Golf star Ting climbs to world no. 2

KUCHING: Sarawak’s rising golf star, Mirabel Ting, has climbed to second place in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) — the highest-ever position achieved by a Malaysian. The 19-year-old from Miri, who currently represents Florida State University, has consistently been among the world’s elite, staying inside the top five for