PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has prohibited organisers from allowing athletes under 15 to participate in full-contact combat sports without protective gear, said Minister Hannah Yeoh. She said the ruling, effective immediately, applies to sports such as mixed martial arts (MMA), muaythai, kickboxing, boxing and only official
LIVERPOOL: Former Liverpool stars,Trent Alexander-Arnold and Xabi Alonso, have paid a moving tribute to the late Diogo Jota at Anfield today (Nov 11). Trent, now with Real Madrid, laid a bouquet of red and white flowers and a red PlayStation controller – a nod to Jota’s trademark gamer celebration at
KUCHING: State muaythai athlete, Texas ‘The Savage’ Jeremy Lo, extends his hot streak at the Rajadamnern World Series (RWS) following his split decision win against Thailand’s Yokburapha in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday. The fiery 130-lbs main-card bout was a nail-biter from start to finish, but Texas’ signature pressure and sharper
KUCHING: Fifteen-year-old Yang Mulia Puteri Sharifah Ariel Budriah Jamalullail carved her name into Malaysian sporting history after clinching the nation’s first-ever equestrian gold at the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain on Oct 26. Riding her trusted mount, Panamera Z, Sharifah Ariel delivered a flawless performance in the individual
KUCHING: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has appointed former national shuttler, Chang Kim Wai, as the men’s doubles assistant coach. He will work alongside head coach Herry IP and coach Miftakh under the leadership of BAM doubles director Rexy Mainaky, as part of efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s men’s doubles
KUCHING: In a small room in Shah Alam, what began as a childhood fascination with colourful trading cards has blossomed into a record-breaking story of passion, patience, and persistence. For Damiral Imran, that passion recently paid off in spectacular fashion when he sold his entire Pokémon card collection for a
KUALA LUMPUR: Football’s world governing body International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the launch of the FIFA ASEAN Cup, a new regional tournament poised to feature all 11 ASEAN member nations. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the tournament aims to revitalise football in Southeast Asia while strengthening unity
KUCHING: Former Arsenal youth footballer Josh Robinson has revealed that he has Malaysian and English heritage through his mother, while his father hails from Jamaica — a revelation that has sparked excitement among Malaysian football fans. The 21-year-old, who now plays for Wigan Athletic, shared his story in a special
KUCHING: Teen silat exponent, Muhammad Raqib Darwisy, made a memorable international debut by clinching Malaysia’s first medal, a bronze, at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Sakhir, Bahrain recently. The 16-year-old impressed in the Putera 59-63kg category, advancing to the semi-finals after a dominant 40-13 win over the Philippines’
KUCHING: Malaysia’s para powerlifting star, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, has embarked on a new chapter in life after officially marrying his long-time partner Clarissa Jude at the Serian National Registration Department (JPN) on Tuesday (Oct 21). The ceremony was witnessed by JPN Sarawak staff and family members who joined in celebrating