KUCHING: Olympic gold medallist Daniel Wiffen is not just clocking kilometres in the pool—he’s also dipping into the flavours of Sarawak during his training stint in this city. While maintaining a strict nutrition plan in preparation for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, the Irish swimmer admitted that the
KUCHING: Sarawak has earned high praise from Irish Olympic swimmer Daniel Wiffen, who described the state’s aquatic facility as “better than those in Europe” after spending nearly a week training in Kuching. He is currently training at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre, having arrived on July 11, and will remain
SEMATAN: The iconic 40-horsepower boat race returns to thrill spectators as part of the Sematan Festival 2025, set to take place from July 25 to 27. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said the boat race remains the highlight of the festival, attracting both experienced racers and coastal enthusiasts from
KUCHING: Anticipation is rising in the coastal town of Sematan as organisers gear up for the return of its famed 40-horsepower boat race, the centrepiece of the Sematan Festival 2025. Slated to run from 26 to 27 July, the high-octane competition will once again be the marquee attraction of the
KUCHING: The newly elected President of the Amateur Swimming Association of Sarawak (ASAS), Tan Kun Gee, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2025-2026, focusing on rural development, coach mobility, and broader participation in competitive swimming and water polo. Tan thanked ASAS members for their trust and support and called on
KUCHING: Outgoing Amateur Swimming Association of Sarawak (ASAS) President, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, has urged the new leadership to protect athletes, decentralise authority, and uphold a spirit of service as he stepped down after 15 years. Wee looked back on his journey, which saw ASAS grow from a modest organisation
KUCHING: Consistent training and unwavering determination paid off for Hornetz SK Tabuan Hilir, who were crowned champions of the PETRONAS Youth Football Closed Tournament (PYFCT) 2025 Under-10 category after a year of steady progress and grit. Coach Mohamad Taha Eber said the team impressed with a disciplined performance throughout the
DARO: A total of 51 pupils from five primary schools in Daro took their first steps into the world of rugby through the Rimau U-12 Rugby Clinic, held at SK Hijrah Badong on Saturday. The one-day programme, which ran from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, was part of a grassroots
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has announced that the government is exploring plans to expand pickleball infrastructure, following the overwhelming response to the MBKS Community Pickleball Training Month currently underway. The MBKS Community Pickleball Training Month, which began on July 1 and continues until July 31,
KUCHING: Sadong Jaya’s Muhammad Hasbullah Mood battled through injuries to knock out Kedah’s Apizat, successfully retaining the WBC Muaythai Malaysia title for Sarawak. Fighting under the banner of DMT, Rentap, and Phoenix Meranek Gym, Hasbullah displayed remarkable composure and resilience, unfazed by a bleeding wound as he defended the belt