Author: Gabriel Lihan

India’s day in Kuching: Two finals, two titles

KUCHING: Malaysia fell short in both the women’s and mixed doubles finals at the Second Asian Doubles Squash Championships, as India completed a clean sweep at the Sarawak Squash Centre today. In the women’s doubles, Yee Xin Ying and Ainaa Amani put up a strong fight but were narrowly edged

Youth football fever spreads as PETRONAS tourney hits Bintulu

KUCHING: Youth football momentum continues to build in Sarawak as the PETRONAS Youth Closed Tournament 2025 expands to Bintulu, welcoming over 2,000 players and team officials. The tournament returns on a larger scale this year, with matches to be held in both Kuching and Bintulu, marking a significant step forward

Football development needs greater corporate support

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has called for greater corporate support in developing youth football in Sarawak, while acknowledging the continued contributions of Lea Sports Centre and PETRONAS. “We’ve seen strong contributions from Lea and PETRONAS, but we need others to come forward – oil companies, tech companies,

Women’s football development will take time

KUCHING: Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah believes women’s football in Sarawak can grow just like women’s rugby – with time, support, and steady development. Abdul Karim drew parallels to the rise of women’s rugby in Sarawak, which recently achieved third place in

João and Scott touch down, Ronald expected early July

KUCHING: Timor-Leste forward João Pedro is set to arrive tomorrow (Friday, June 27), as Kuching City FC finalises its seven-import roster for the new season. Only one foreign player – Cameroonian striker, Ronald Wanja – is pending arrival due to ongoing club commitments until the end of the month. The

KASUMeS badminton brings out best in southern media

KUCHING: Top performances by media professionals took centre court at the Karnival Sukan Media Sarawak (KASUMeS) 2025 badminton tournament. Partnering with Sharifah Roziah, Naziry Harizan clinched first place in the Mixed Doubles category, earning cash and medals for their top finish at the tournament held on June 24 and 25

Malaysia’s women, mixed doubles reach finals

KUCHING: National women’s doubles pair, Ainaa Amani and Xin Ying Yee, has advanced to the finals of the Asian Doubles Championships at the Sarawak Squash Centre today. The Malaysian duo overcame Hong Kong’s Tze Lok Ho and Ching Hei Fung in straight sets, winning 11-2, 11-5 (2-0) in the semi-finals.

AED installation boosts safety at Tabuan Laru Family Club

KUCHING: The installation of a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Tabuan Laru Family Club signals a key step forward in enhancing safety for its growing sports community. The AED, now installed in the club’s central canteen area, provides rapid response capability in the event of a cardiac emergency, supporting

Rainforest 7s 2025: Iskandar Troopers and SMK Asajaya reign supreme

KUCHING: The KRFC Rainforest Sevens 2025 delivered a thrilling weekend of grassroots rugby action, with Iskandar Troopers and SMK Asajaya emerging as champions in the Men’s Open and Under-16 categories respectively. The tournament was held at Song Kheng Hai Rugby Field from June 21 to June 22. In the Men’s

Young water polo talents take big strides

KUCHING: Sarawak pride surged in the pool as six local talents helped power Malaysia to a silver medal finish at the 47th SEA Age Group Championships 2025. The Sarawak contingent included Julius Abbas, Casper Tan, Bryan Lee, Presley Phang, Ong Zong Lian, and Samuel Chong — all selected for the