Sunday, 18 January 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sarawak’s sports ambitions take flight at the Borneo Cricket Ground

KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure was evident as they hosted the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 at the newly upgraded Borneo Cricket Ground. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg praised the initiative, stressing the state’s investments in world-class facilities designed to

Sarawak fighters dominate opening day of RFC 2025

KUCHING: The Rentap Fighting Championship (RFC) 2025 kicked off with a bang on its opening day, delivering thrilling action and electrifying moments. In addition to 13-year-old sensation Mia Ghazali, three other fighters from Sarawak emerged victorious in their bouts, showcasing Sarawak’s rising talent in the sport. Chica, representing Rentap Muay

Mia Ghazali packs a punch at RFC 2025

KUCHING: Mia Ghazali, a rising 13-year-old star, stole the show on the opening day of the Rentap Fighting Championship (RFC) 2025. Representing Rentap Muay Thai, Mia squared off against Sarah Onca from the Panthera Fight Team, entertaining the crowd with her skill, discipline, and determination in the 42kg, Bout 4

Phoenix Meranek fighters gleam at Rentap Fighting Championship

KUCHING: Phoenix Meranek Muay Thai Gym made a strong impression at the Rentap Fighting Championship (RFC) at the Stadium Perpaduan, Petra Jaya, on Jan 17. Club coach Roslan Johani celebrated the club’s successful start, with five fighters competing and four winning their matches. Despite many of the fighters being newcomers,

Miri’s Fadzly steps into Cage in Epic MMA clash

KUCHING : The F3 Strike Combat Tournament 2025 is set to heat up as Fadzly Julai, gears up for hishighly anticipated MMA fight. The 29-year-old from Miri will face off against star fighter, Fatkur Rozi from Baku Hantam, Indonesia, inan exciting bantamweight clash on February 23, 2025, at Dewan Besar

All-Star table tennis action dawns in Bintulu

KUCHING: The stage is set for the 62nd All-Sarawak Inter-State Table Tennis Championship, which will be held in Bintulu from Jan 19 to 23. This prestigious event, organised by the Bintulu Division Table Tennis Association, will take place at the Bintulu Dinner World ground floor. The Bintulu Division Table Tennis

Eight muay thai fighters complete DMT programme

KUCHING: Eight budding muay thai fighters have successfully completed an intensive four-month programme designed to develope their martial arts skills, life skills and instil discipline among others on last Saturday. In October last year, Discover MuayThai (DMT) selected these eight Sarawakian youths to take part in the comprehensive training course.

‘Kilat Boy’ armed and ready for Southpaw fight night

KUCHING: Sarawak’s boxing sensation, Daeloniel ‘Kilat Boy’ Mcdelon Bong, is armed and ready for a ground and pound fight night at the Rentap Fighting Championship 2025 at Stadium Perpaduan, Kuching. The Sri Aman-born boxer is scheduled for Bout 8 on Jan 18, where he will face Indonesia’s Boido Simanjuntak, a

Kabilan’s birthday bash comes with a Kenyan twist

KUCHING: As the countdown to the Rentap Fighting Championship (RFC) 2025 heats up, one fighter is ready to make a statement in the ring — that is Kabilan Jelevan from Rentap Muay Thai. Set to duke it off against Kenyan fighter Dave from Superbon Training Camp on Jan 18 at