Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Personal best in sight for state sprinter and hurdler

KUCHING: Neither daunted by national records nor distracted by medals, Sarawak duo Elvin Yap Zhi Xian and Ormilla Octavia Codday Nyadau are simply chasing progress at the Borneo Games 2025 – striving for personal bests. Athletics at the Borneo Games will be staged from September 25 to 27 at the

Sarawak archery capable of six golds at Borneo Games

KUCHING: Sarawak’s 24-member archery squad, blending seasoned seniors and promising juniors, is aiming for at least six gold medals at the Borneo Games 2025, said coach Jaffrey Low. Low explained that the team comprises a mixture of SUKMA-level juniors and senior archers, including several former state players. While the squad

Sarawak athletics gathers elite names for Borneo Games

KUCHING: Sarawak’s athletics squad, guided by head coach, Lim Teck Leong, and packed with national record holders and emerging stars, is ready to leave its mark at the Borneo Games 2025. He told Sarawak Tribune when met today at the Sarawak Sports Village that the team is nearly fully prepared,

Borneo Games: Organisers unfazed by West Kalimantan withdrawal

KUCHING: While West Kalimantan will not compete at the Borneo Games 2025, organisers stressed they are not disheartened, noting that preparations remain on track for the Games’ long-awaited return. Acting chief executive officer of Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) Khairul Nizam Morshidi said the absence of West Kalimantan was possibly due

Organisers adapt as Borneo Games nears, publicity drive underway

KUCHING: With just days to go, anticipation is building for the Borneo Games 2025 as organisers intensify promotion efforts to draw public interest to the regional meet. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Dr Ripin Lamat said the public has shown curiosity about the event, and organisers are

Financial prudence sees West Kalimantan sit out Borneo Games 2025

KUCHING: West Kalimantan will not be fielding a contingent at the Borneo Games 2025, as the province prioritises budget efficiency measures that include limiting overseas travel. West Kalimantan State Secretary, Dr Harrison Azroi, in a statement, said the decision was part of an ongoing effort to practise financial prudence, particularly

JCI Padawan blends sport, social service at ‘Golden 50 Run’

KUCHING: The Padawan Chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI) blended sport, service, and social good at the ‘Golden 50 Run’ Kuching leg, with runners stepping out in support of health, unity, and the Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA). The fun run, held on Tuesday (Sept

New generation in focus as Sarawak squash builds depth

KUCHING: Sarawak squash is building its next generation of players as 67 children joined the Talent Identification Search 2025, with state coach, Fabian Reynaldo Faurillo, stressing the need to prepare a new batch to succeed the current Malaysia Games (SUKMA) squad. The one-day programme, held at the Sarawak Squash Centre

Sarawak squash charts growth with talent search, Nov tourney

KUCHING: Sarawakians of all ages are encouraged to step onto the court and try squash, as the Squash Talent Identification Search 2025 concluded with an open invitation for beginners, novices and elite players alike to join upcoming programmes and competitions. The closing ceremony at the Sarawak Squash Centre today was

Pickleball club hits the courts on Malaysia Day

KUCHING: A total of 30 Kuching picklers came together to celebrate Malaysia Day 2025. On the afternoon of Sept 16, in the true spirit of unity and celebration, 30 pickleball enthusiasts gathered at PicklePro Kuching in Tabuan Laru to play their hearts out — through the game that continues to