Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Defending champs survive early scare in sepak takraw tourney

SAMARAHAN: Defending champions Kuching were forced to dig deep to keep their title defence alive, battling through a tough start to book their place in the quarter-finals of the men’s team category at the 2025 Sarawak Cup Sepak Takraw Championship. The team stumbled in their opening Group D clash, suffering

Borneo’s biggest BJJ seminar unites eight black belts in Kuching

KUCHING: The Professor Adam Kayoom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Super Seminar 2025 has brought together the largest assembly of BJJ black belts ever hosted in Borneo. The seminar, led by Professor Adam Kayoom , a distinguished black belt under Mestre Ricardo Liborio marked one of the most significant milestones in Sarawak’s

S’wak Hornbills fly high in M’sia Ultimate Open triumph

KUCHING: The Sarawak Hornbills soared to a historic victory at the Malaysia Ultimate Open 2025, clinching the Juara Division title after defeating contenders Chuckies in a thrilling final. The win marked a milestone not only for the team but also for Malaysian Ultimate as a whole, with the Hornbills becoming

WTK Pikabol Podium stuns Berami Red

KUCHING: Against all odds, newly formed WTK Pikabol Podium stunned the field to win the Fro7en Challenge Cup 2025 team event, edging out tournament favourites Berami Red in a nail-biting 3-2 final. Led by team manager and captain Emmanuel David, better known as Coach Ujai, the squad defied expectations and

Battle for Asian squash glory begins in Kuching

KUCHING: The battle for squash supremacy begins today as 87 players from 16 Asian nations converge in the city for the 23rd Asian Individual and Doubles Squash Championships 2025, with host Sarawak set to shine on the continental stage. The championship, running from Jun 17 to 26 at the Sarawak

Watson Nyambek’s 90s rival now grooming Kuching City’s fitness future

KUCHING: Kuching City FC has appointed former national sprint star Azmi Ibrahim as their new fitness coach, bringing decades of elite athletic experience to sharpen the team’s physical edge. The announcement has sparked buzz on social media but who exactly is Azmi Ibrahim? A household name in Malaysian athletics during

Haziq Nadzli joins Kuching City FC to strengthen defensive lineup

KUCHING: Kuching City FC have enhanced their lineup with the signing of experienced goalkeeper Muhammad Haziq Nadzli, who is set to begin a new chapter in his professional career with The Cats. The news was confirmed via Kuching City FC’s official Facebook page. “Welcome, Haziq Nadzli, to Kuching City FC!

Hipmau FC triumph in debut 9-a-side outing

KUCHING: First-time entrants Hipmau FC made a dream debut in 9-a-side football, overcoming scorching heat and tough opponents to emerge champions at the 9aside Invitational Cup YB Chong Chieng Jen 2025 on Saturday (June 14). Hipmau FC clinched the title in dramatic fashion, edging out SWNB 5-4 in a penalty shootout after

Sarawak Cup to scout next generation of sepak takraw stars

KUCHING: The 2025 Sarawak Cup Sepak Takraw Championship is set to serve as a scouting ground for future state selection. The Samarahan Division Sepak Takraw Association (SDTA) president Nizam Wang said the tournament provides an ideal platform to identify top talents for the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) to evaluate and shortlist