Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Tsuwave extends lead after win over Crocodily

KUCHING: Tsuwave defeated Crocodily 9-3 in round 3 of the Kuching Dodgeball Social League. The leaders extended their lead at the top of the table to seven points with two wins and one draw. In another round 3 fixture, third-placed Crocodoodle secured a 5-3 victory against bottom-ranked Santai Pantai. Tsuwave

Kuching City FC distributes ‘bubur asyura’, spreads Ramadan cheer

KUCHING: Embracing the spirit of Ramadan, Kuching City FC players distributed 800 containers of ‘bubur asyura’, a traditional porridge, to the public at Kubah Ria, fostering goodwill and community spirit during the holy month. The ‘bubur asyura’ distribution event not only strengthened community ties but also showcased the club’s commitment

Muttiah pushes for kabaddi’s inclusion in SUKMA 2026

KUCHING: Muttiah Pillai Sinnathambi, president of the Sarawak Kabaddi Association, has called for the inclusion of kabaddi in the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Speaking to Sarawak Tribune over the phone today, Muttiah highlighted the importance of Kabaddi’s inclusion in SUKMA 2026, as previously indicated by the Youth and Sports Ministry,

Sarawak hosts 18 sports events at 2027 SEA Games

KUCHING: Sarawak will host 18 sports events at the 2027 SEA Games, potentially including tennis, swimming, diving, cricket and archery, with venues like Megalanes Sarawak and the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre being utilised. This follows the federal cabinet’s approval for the formation of the organising committee for the upcoming regional

Sarawak supports pickleball as medal event for 2026 SUKMA

KUCHING: Sarawak has expressed its support for the inclusion of pickleball as a medal sport event in the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that if pickleball were to be included and organised in Selangor, Sarawak would welcome it.

Sarawak Kabaddi focuses on grassroots youth training programme

KUCHING: The Sarawak Kabaddi Association is making strides in developing the sport at the grassroots level, with a strong emphasis on training students under 12 years old for early exposure to the game.  According to president Muttiah Pillai Sinnathambi, the association’s efforts have already begun at SK St Andrews since

Asajaya Unity Cup football returns for 57th year

KUCHING: The 57th Asajaya Unity Cup is set to return with exhilarating action that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. As the oldest football tournament in Sarawak, this prestigious event, hosted by the Sambir Bistari Football Club (KBSB), will kick off on the third day of Aidilfitri

Sarawak bag women’s kabaddi team silver, eyes future success

KUCHING: Sarawak’s women’s kabaddi team is focused on future improvements after securing second place at the National Kabaddi Championship in Melaka.  Despite a strong performance with three wins and one loss, the team is determined to overcome Kuala Lumpur, the gold medallists from last year’s Malaysia Games (SUKMA), in upcoming

Cabinet approves formation of SEA Games 2027 organising committee

KUCHING: The Youth and Sports Ministry has announced the Cabinet’s approval for the establishment of the organising committee for the 34th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 15th ASEAN Para Games, both scheduled to be hosted in Malaysia in 2027. In a Facebook statement posted by Youth and Sports Minister,

Sarawak’s dodgeball players make international mark

KUCHING: Sarawak’s dodgeball players made their mark at the Arcane Open in Singapore, held from March 22 to 23. In a thrilling semi-final, the Langkau Warriors’ roster included players from Tsunami in Kuching and Mudkip SDC from West Malaysia. They faced off against Arcane Dragon from Singapore, narrowly losing 2-1.