SIMUNJAN: Thirty-eight teams will contest the Sarawak Open Handball Championship 2025 at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kota Samarahan, from Sept 15–18.
Simunjan HC, X-Lions Senior HC, X-Lions Junior HC and UNIMAS Hornbill HC sharpened up with a quadrangular friendly at Arena Sri Nancy here.
Sarawak Handball Association (SAHA) secretary Dr Abang Ismail Abang Haji Julhi said the hit-out formed part of the teams’ build-up.
“Last weekend, all four teams held a quadrangular as part of their preparation for the championship.
“The matches provide a benchmark of where the players stand,” he told Arena Suara Sarawak.
The men’s draw features 24 teams chasing the 18th Sarawak Premier Cup, named for Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Fourteen women’s teams will vie for the 13th Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi Cup.
