Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Olympic dream in sight for nation’s pickleball

KUCHING: A key step in the push for pickleball’s inclusivity, unity, and eventual Olympic recognition was taken when Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen was elected to the inaugural Board of the Unified World Pickleball Federation (UWPF). The announcement was made following the completion of international voting during the International Pickleball

MBA sends 20 young shuttlers for SBA selection battle

MIRI: The Miri Badminton Association (MBA) will be sending a strong team of 20 junior players to compete in the Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) Junior Badminton Tournament 2025 – Selection and Ranking. A statement issued by MBA said that the tournament will be held from September 5 to 7, 2025,

The Podium Project celebrates pickleball championship hat-trick

SIBU: The Podium Project celebrated its third championship title of the year after securing the Team Event crown at the recently concluded Swan City 2.0 Pickleball Tournament 2025 held from August 29 to August 31 at SMI Park here. Competing under the banner Paragon Podium Ace, the team triumphed over

DBKU Road Race 3.0 puts Paris-Roubaix twist on Kuching streets

KUCHING: Inspired by the Paris-Roubaix format, the DBKU Road Race 3.0 will see 24 teams compete this Sunday (September 7), testing endurance and speed over 126 kilometres in a bid for category honours and RM15,650 in prizes. The race, organised by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), will flag off at

Twentivo FC crowned FOF Cup 2025 champions

KUCHING: Twentivo FC emerged champions of the FOF Cup 2025 after an eight-week battle of skills and teamwork, taking home RM1,000 in prize money. The community-based league, which ran from Jul 11 to Aug 30, brought together eight teams — Pisica FC, Simba FC, Twentivo FC, Solteiro FC, KBSBMA FC,

Sarawak U-19 women’s cricket earn bronze, Hilva and Aina take top honours

KUCHING: The Sarawak under-19 women’s cricket team clinched bronze at the 2025 Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) Under-19 Women’s T20 Championship. The victory was secured after defeating Pahang in the playoff match at Bayuemas Oval, Klang. Beyond the team success, Sarawak also achieved individual accolades, with Hilva Nuraulia Siami Lukman being

SHOAW rugby legacy honoured in 25th anniversary celebration

KUCHING: SMK (A) Sheikh Haji Othman Abdul Wahab (SHOAW) proudly commemorated 25 years of rugby excellence by hosting a special friendly match titled “Homecoming” at the Song Kheng Hai Field. In a statement issued on Sunday (Aug 31), the school said the event was a hallmark celebration that reunited alumni

Growing the Game: Building the future on and off the rugby pitch

Part 2 highlights education, coaching, and player voices building Sarawak women’s rugby future. NOT long ago, the sight of Sarawakian women locking into a rugby scrum was almost unthinkable. Today, they are pushing for national recognition, proving that the game belongs to women just as much as men. The first

Strength Beyond the Field: Sarawak Women Redefine Rugby

Part 1 of the series shares how Sarawak Women’s Rugby are breaking barriers as they campaign for national success WOMEN’S rugby is one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide, combining strength, speed and teamwork with a spirit of inclusivity. Once viewed as a male-dominated game, it has steadily broken stereotypes, giving

Borneo Sikh Games a celebration beyond competition

KUCHING: The 8th Borneo Sikh Games kicked off with Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, hailing the event as more than a competition, but a celebration of bonding, solidarity, and cultural pride. Abdul Karim praised the Sikh community for its strong values and