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
KUCHING: Filipino Chinese muay thai fighter, Ryan Chua Juan, stepped into the cage with calmness, faith and clarity to walk out in the end with a win. The 18-year-old SS Fighters representative made a strong return to action at the Rentap Fighting Championship today, defeating 29-year-old Ahmad Haziq in their
KUCHING: Too fly to fight? All great fighters have personality and Muay Thai sensation, Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali, has it in abundance. Looking every bit the star, Jojo turned heads as he attended the Rentap Fighting Championship at Plaza Merdeka here. In a recent Instagram post, the 18-year-old Sarawakian based fighter
KUCHING: The presence of the Spanish National Open Water Swim Team in Sarawak has highlighted the urgent need for investment in science-backed athletic preparation. Power Aquatics Swimming Club’s (PASC’s) adviser, Voon Yong Hui, who observed the Spanish team’s sessions during their stay here, said he was struck by the professionalism
KUCHING: Machan FC has bolstered its squad with key foreign signings ahead of the 2025/2026 A1 Semi-Pro League season, strengthening both its attack and defence in a bid to remain competitive. Currently in Melaka, the Sarawak-origin club has welcomed three international players — John Kennedy Xavier Da Costa, a forward
KUCHING: Malaysia may have an adequate number of trained psychologists, but very few are equipped to handle the unique mental challenges faced by athletes, says veteran sports analyst, Datuk Pekan Ramli. He said while the country produces many psychology graduates, sports psychology remains a niche field that requires specialised knowledge
KUCHING: The Regatta Simunjan and Festival Simunjan is set to return from Oct 2 to 5, with the town’s first-ever Muay Thai showcase. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris confirmed that preparations are underway for the biennial festival, which was last held in 2023. “This time, we’re introducing something different — Muay
KUCHING: Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) Vice-President, Azizul Annuar Adenan, has called on the Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) to refocus its priorities on athletes, not internal divisions, as it steps into a new era following the lifting of its registration suspension. He said the past months had been a difficult
KUCHING: The Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) has officially had its registration suspension lifted, paving the way for renewed growth and reform under a united leadership. The suspension was formally lifted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports through a letter dated June 30, 2025, signed by its Minister, Hannah Yeoh