Handsome reward of RM500,000 for Bonnie
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced a RM500,000 reward for Sarawakian para-powerlifting champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin in recognition of his recent world record-breaking achievement. Abang Johari praised Bonnie as a role model, saying his success has brought pride not only to Malaysia but […]
My tribute to our very own ‘Pocket Hercules’ Bonnie
Everybody expected me to win gold and that I would win, but I still had to work hard, to go to training, to be at the top of my game. A lot of people forget that. – Esther Vergeer, Netherlands’ wheelchair tennis star after winning her fourth Paralympic gold When we talk about the power […]
Bonnie showered with praise after world record victory
KUCHING: Heartfelt congratulations continue to pour in for Sarawak’s para powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin following his historic achievement at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. National and state leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii and Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh, were […]
Nicol David lauds Sarawak para powerlifter Bonnie as a true legend
KUCHING: Malaysia’s squash legend, Datuk Nicol Ann David, has praised Sarawak para powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, calling him a true legend and a symbol of hard work and dedication. She expressed her admiration for Bonnie after the latter set a new world record by lifting 232kg in the men’s below 72kg final at the 2024 Paris […]
Bonnie an inspiration to Para Sukma Sarawak athletes, says Fatimah
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Para powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin’s recent victory at the Paris 2024 Paralympics could inspire athletes competing in the upcoming Para Sukma Sarawak 2024 to excel in their events. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah hoped that Sarawak would reclaim the overall championship title at Para Sukma 2024 […]
I pushed through pain for Malaysia’s gold: Bonnie
From Amiril Muttaqien Meketar PARIS: National powerlifting star Bonnie Bunyau Gustin overcame severe left shoulder pain to retain his gold medal in the men’s 72-kilogramme (kg) category at the 2024 Paris Paralympics yesterday. Bonnie, who had been struggling with the injury since last week, revealed that the pain, which started during training at the Porte […]
Bonnie’s new world and Paralympic records lift Malaysia out of doldrums for nation’s gold No. 2
PARIS: Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, Sarawak’s national powerlifting champion, stamped his mark as the world No. 1 in the men’s up to 72-kg category by defending his gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics yesterday. Bonnie, 25, who hails from Serian, retained his title and broke his own world record of 231kg set at the 2023 […]
Sarawak leaders congratulate Pandelela, Bonnie
KUCHING: Congratulatory messages poured in from state leaders for national diver Datuk Pandelela Rinong Pamg and lifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin after they were crowned national sportspersons at the National Sports Awards ceremony held at the National Sports Council (NSC) in Bukit Jalil, last night. Pandelela was crowned the National Sportswoman for the fourth time with […]
‘I hope my mom saw my success from up there’
TOKYO: Tears ran down the cheeks of national powerlifter Jong Yee Khie as he mounted the podium after winning the silver medal in the men’s 107-kilogramme category at the Tokyo Paralympic Games today. Yee Khie clearly was unable to hide his feelings after not being able to celebrate his success here along with his mother, […]
‘Make Bonnie a Datuk’
KUCHING: Majlis Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Manis) hopes that Bonnie Bunyau Gustin will be awarded the title of Datuk for bringing home a gold medal for Malaysia in the Tokyo Paralympic Games and putting Malaysia’s name on the international sport stage. “We think that he is eligible for the title of Datuk, which will make him […]