KUCHING: The Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) has successfully identified a new crop of talented boxers.
They have now been included in the longlist for team formation in preparation for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2026, which will be held in Selangor from August 15 to 24.
SABA President, Datuk Dr Rahman Lariwoo, stressed that several potential boxers were identified for their talent during the recently concluded Sarawak Games (SUKSAR) IV 2026.
According to Rahman, a total of 22 boxers has been included in the longlist.
Among the male boxers, the lightest divisions feature Azriq Syakirin Azfarizan (Southern Zone/51kg), Mohd Shahrizal Abu Samah (Southern Zone/51kg), Khairil Hazami Sulam (Southern Zone/54kg) and Mohd Zulkarnain Iswandy (West Zone/54kg), as well as Ethan Tingang Melvin (Northern Zone/57kg) and Mohd Irfan Mohd Ishak (Western Zone/57kg).
In the middleweight categories, Wayne Kho Hae Kai (Central Zone/60kg), Davis Beckham Mit (Southern Zone/60kg), Lam Wee Liang (Southern Zone/63.5kg), Abraham Samuel Jerry (Southern Zone/67kg), and Marcos Robert (Northern Zone/67kg) make the longlist.
In the heavier divisions, Ryan Fabiano Maiklay (Southern Zone/71kg), Riq Roland (Central Zone/71kg), Brandon Amir (Northern Zone/75kg), Shahrul Wafioe Khan Amran Khan (Southern Zone/75kg), and Anderton Tie Tiek Hieng (Central Zone/75kg) have been identified as potential contenders.
As for the female boxers, the list includes Patricia Jaquilin (Southern Zone/48kg), Felchzcha Emelda Aiin Linda (Western Zone/48kg), Clavia Charline Sudang Kenedy (Southern Zone/52kg), Lailatul Aini Sapian (Southern Zone/52kg), Hamiesha Hamdan (Elite/57kg), and Eurinia Jackie Joachim (Western Zone/57kg).
“The SABA coaching team, which monitored the performance and presence of the boxers, successfully identified these talents during SUKSAR IV 2026,” he said when contacted.
He added that the boxers will continue to be evaluated on their performance before finalising their positions to represent Sarawak at SUKMA 2026.
He then said the selected boxers will follow a training schedule that has already been set.
“Through this, we will assess the boxers’ abilities and capabilities. During this period, they will also go through warm-up bouts with their teammates,” he added.
He further said that existing boxers may be given opportunities to participate in tournaments either within the state or overseas.
“Our plan is to take the boxers, who will represent Sarawak, for training in neighbouring countries. This provides them with the best exposure to competitive action, so they are not overwhelmed when competing in the actual championships,” he said.
