Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Dylan edges Jonathan by 0.03 seconds to win 100m final

KUCHING: National sprinter Jonathan Nyepa had to settle for silver as Miri’s Dylan Leo Saran powered to a 100m victory in 10.67s at the Sarawak Stadium. The 19-year-old Dylan, of Iban-Kayan heritage, kept his stride consistent to clinch gold on home soil at the Borneo Games Kuching 2025, finishing just

Laksa, mee kolok, mee Jawa must-eats for Borneo Games guests

KUCHING: As the Borneo Games 2025 kicked off in Kuching today, Sarawak extended its hospitality not only through sport but also through food. During the launch of the Games at Stadium Perpaduan today, Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, waxed lyrical about the state’s

Jackie Wong leads athletes’ oath at Borneo Games

KUCHING: National hammer thrower Jackie Wong has marked his return to the Borneo Games after 13 years by leading the Athletes’ Oath at the opening ceremony of the Games here tonight (Sept 24). The 187cm Sarikei-born athlete last competed in the Borneo Games in 2011 and said he was proud

Borneo Games return after 12 years with Kuching launch

KUCHING: After 12 years, the Borneo Games returned to Kuching, with Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah calling it a platform to revive regional unity and strengthen sporting ties. Launched at Stadium Perpaduan tonight (Sept 24), the Games opened with over 1,000 athletes

A gathering of Sarawak’s finest at Borneo Games 2025

KUCHING: Sarawak’s top track and field athletes are set to chase glory at the Borneo Games 2025, with veterans making long-awaited returns and rising stars eyeing personal bests. National sprinter Jonathan Nyepa, back at the Games after more than a decade, said he hopes to defend his 100m mark of

Borneo Games 2025: From first timers to veterans, Sarawak eyes podium glory

KUCHING: From seasoned campaigners to rising stars, Sarawak’s athletes are entering the Borneo Games 2025 with fire in their eyes and medals on their minds – from the swimming pool to the badminton courts. Among them is Job Tan Xi Jay, a 25-year-old coach with the Hornbill Swimming Club, who

Shuttlers target podium finish on home soil

KUCHING: Sarawak’s badminton team is aiming to turn home advantage into a medal sweep when the shuttlecock flies at the Borneo Games 2025 from Sept 24 to 28 at Stadium Perpaduan here. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat, who is also the chef de

National archer brings experience to Sarawak’s Borneo Games campaign

KUCHING: National archer Mohd Zullhannizam Mohamad Ali Bohan will don Sarawak colours at the Borneo Games 2025, bringing his experience and precision to the men’s barebow 50m event as the state looks to hit podium targets. When met at the Sarawak Archery Arena recently, Zullhannizam said preparations have been on

Sarawak eyes medal haul in lawn bowls

KUCHING: Sarawak’s lawn bowls squad is eyeing four gold medals when they compete in the upcoming Borneo Games Kuching 2025, which runs from Sept 24 to 28. Team manager Nurul Asma Sani said the 12-member squad comprises a mix of seasoned and young athletes, with seven players from the Malaysia