Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

KSRB Bungin edge Hermanos for U-18 Saribas crown

DEBAK: Youth football pride was on full display as KSRB Bungin clinched the Under-18 ADUN Saribas Cup 2025, defeating Hermanos Saratok on penalties in front of an enthusiastic local crowd. The favourites were pushed to the limit before prevailing 2–1 in the shootout after both sides battled to a goalless

Major lights works underway at Riveria Sports Centre

DEBAK: Debak’s Riveria Sport Centre (RSC) is set for a major boost with new floodlights and solar lighting, allowing night-time activities by next year, says Saribas assemblyman Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam. Razi, who is also the Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, said installation work has already

Double champ Raqeeb shines as DBKU X-Games eyes expansion

KUCHING: Double champion Muhammad Raqeeb Azizan stole the spotlight at the DBKU X-Games 2025 by winning both the Open and Street U-18 skateboarding events, while the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) revealed plans for a larger five-day event next April. The competition, held at the Sarawak Stadium grounds from Nov

Afa FC secure Betong women’s futsal crown with confident win

DEBAK: Afa FC stamped their dominance in Debak after storming to a solid 2-0 win over Fuerza FT to lift up the Betong 2025 Women’s Open Futsal, Datin Hafsah Saleh Cup. The formidable Kuching side controlled the final at the Riviera Sports Centre futsal court today, securing the title with

Sarawak’s youth cricket to debut in U16 championship

KUCHING: Sarawak’s U16 cricket players, many from the newly established Cricket Development Centre (CDC), prepare for their first major national outing, marking a key step toward building a competitive state team. This year’s participation in the SPORTEXCEL MILO MCA U16 Inter State 50 Overs Challenge Cup 2025 represents a significant

Harmony drives Serian FA to the brink of South Zone title

SERIAN: Serian FA head coach Edward Jamid Unting says dressing-room harmony and unity have been the backbone of their impressive campaign. Following a dominant 4-0 victory over PDRM that strengthened their position at the top of the South Zone, he highlighted team harmony as the key ingredient behind their winning

Infrastructure development drives Sarawak’s cycling rise

KUCHING: Sarawak’s push to become a national cycling powerhouse is gaining momentum, backed by new facilities and upgraded tracks across the state. Sarawak Cycling Association (SCA) President, Irawan Sudarsono, said the association is “blessed” to have developments happening at the right time, with new facilities helping Sarawak reach its goal

Retaining young cyclists remains Sarawak’s biggest challenge

KUCHING: Every child knows the joy of riding a bicycle – but turning that simple fun into a serious sporting pathway remains a major challenge, says Sarawak Cycling Association (SCA) President, Irawan Sudarsono. He adds that many teenagers eventually shift their interest to more popular sports, making it harder to

Two-day seminar on sustainable sports field management draws 50 participants

KUCHING: Sarawak Sports Corporation, in partnership with Rimbun Sports Technology, hosted a two-day seminar to boost expertise in sustainable sports field management, drawing 50 participants from across the state. The seminar, titled ‘Innovative & Sustainable Sports Field Management Sarawak’, was held on Nov 25 and 26 to enhance the technical

Playmaker Football Academy celebrates growth, community impact

KUCHING: Playmaker Football Academy ends 2025 on a high note, expanding its player base and deepening local football ties. The academy has enjoyed a remarkable year of growth and community involvement in 2025, seeing its player numbers rise from 38 to 65 – a 71 per cent increase. In a