Fine-tuning preparations for Borneo Games 2025
KUCHING: In preparation for the upcoming Borneo Games Kuching 2025, scheduled to take place from September 24 to 28, the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), together with Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) and Sarawak State Sports Council (MSNS), have been holding tentative discussions to fine-tune its preparations for the highly anticipated sports. The meeting was attended […]
Olympians to sit out as Borneo Games define athletes’ eligibility
KUCHING: The revived Borneo Games, set to bring together states, provinces and nations within the island of Borneo, will implement eligibility guidelines that bar former Olympians from competing -unless a substantial period has passed since their last Olympic appearance. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the exclusion […]
Borneo Games set for comeback in 2025 after over a decade
KUCHING: The Borneo Games are set to make a long-awaited return after more than a decade, with a tentative schedule set for Sept 24 to 28. The announcement followed a special meeting chaired by Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Delegates from Brunei Darussalam, Sabah, Labuan, and Indonesia’s […]
Abdul Karim: Borneo Games’ revival slated after August
KUCHING: The Borneo Games is set to stage its grand comeback after August this year, with preparations already underway for its revival since the last edition in 2009. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah confirmed that discussions about the event have been on-going since last year, aiming to launch it with five or six […]
Yes, Premier, bring on the Borneo Games
‘Sports is the most unifying tool for peace by bringing people together across boundaries and cultures.’ – Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg, Premier of Sarawak This past week can be described as a very joyous and happy one for the people of Sarawak. When it comes to sports, we have good reasons to celebrate. Sarawak […]
A perfect playground for Borneo Games
KUCHING: Sarawak’s world-class sports facilities and stunning natural landscapes make it an ideal host for the Borneo Games, a regional sports event that aims to unite athletes from Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei, and Kalimantan. According to the Sarawak Indigenous Intellectual Association (Perantis), the state’s potential as a hub for extreme sports activities, coupled with its natural […]