Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Samarahan FA regroup after 2–0 defeat to Serian

KUCHING: Samarahan FA are regrouping and refining their strategy after suffering a 2–0 loss to Serian, with president Mohamad Azri Johari urging the team to treat the setback as a lesson ahead of their next fixture. Azri said the defeat was disappointing but also a reminder of the team’s potential

Proper medical coverage crucial for youth rugby safety

KUCHING: World Rugby First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) educator Daniel Chulo Anom Steven Beti warns that young players remain at risk without proper medical coverage and emergency protocols during tournaments. He said while rugby is a physically demanding and contact-heavy sport, injuries can be significantly mitigated with adequate preparation and

Pickleball brings laughter and colour to WAK Festival

KUCHING: Tutus, chicken costumes, and plenty of laughter took over Padang Merdeka as ‘Pickled On The Streets’ turned pickleball into a community spectacle at this year’s What About Kuching (WAK) Festival. Organised by WAK Festival, in partnership with The Podium Project, the event was held yesterday (Oct 5) in conjunction

Analyst calls for stricter rugby safety measures

KUCHING: Sports analyst Datuk Pekan Ramli has urged stricter rugby safety measures, including proper concussion care and the presence of qualified medical officers at every match. This came following the recent death of a 16-year-old student during the Fully Residential School (SBP) Rugby Sevens Championship in Ipoh. He said player

RM8,000 education aid awarded to Belaga students

KUCHING: Twenty students from Belaga pursuing diploma and degree studies have received a total of RM8,000 in educational incentives from the Bakun Trust Fund. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Liwan Lagang said the initiative reflects the fund’s continued commitment to supporting Belaga youths in their pursuit of higher

Sarawak strengthens commitment to develop dancesport talent

KUCHING: Dancesport’s rising popularity among youth worldwide has inspired Sarawak to strengthen its commitment to develop the sport locally. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the Sarawak government is fully supportive of efforts to nurture dancesport, recognising its potential to unite communities, empower

The Cats prepare for quarterfinals with recovery, friendlies

KUCHING: Kuching City FC will take a short break before scheduling friendly matches to stay sharp, as four players join their national teams following their 1-0 win over Sabah FC. Head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak, said the brief break is crucial for the players to recover after an intense run

Aidil dedicates Borneo derby win to club president

KUCHING: Head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak, dedicated Kuching City FC’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sabah FC in the Borneo derby to club president, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. The win, powered by a second-half header from Jordan Mintah, extended Kuching City’s impressive run in the Super League standings. He praised his

Serian strike late to seal 2–0 win over Samarahan

SIBURAN: Serian FA secured a dramatic 2-0 victory over Samarahan FA in a thrilling Sarawak Premier League match played at Stadium MDS Siburan. Despite Samarahan enjoying greater possession in the first half and creating several chances, they failed to find the breakthrough against Serian’s disciplined defence marshalled by Affyshahrul Affendi

SMK Methodist, SMK Tung Hua crowned U-15 volleyball champions

SIBU: SMK Methodist and SMK Tung Hua captured the boys’ and girls’ titles respectively at the Sibu District Under-15 Secondary Schools Volleyball Development Championship 2025, held at SMK Kwong Hua on Friday. A statement issued by the host school highlighted that in the boys’ final, SMK Methodist displayed solid teamwork