Rifdean Masdor: A legend in the making
Sarawak-born and bred Muay Thai exponent Mohammad Rifdean Masdor is a renowned fighter who has brought pride to Malaysia with his many wins in the international arena. The three-time world champion recently added another feather to his cap, scoring a smashing victory in his ONE Championship debut last month. Carving his legacy in Muay Thai […]
Muay Thai sensation Jojo skips SUKMA
KUCHING: Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar, the nation’s Muay Thai sensation, will not represent the Sarawak contingent at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) this August, according to a report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS). The President of the Sarawak Muay Thai Association (PMNS), Jumaat Ibrahim, explained that this is because the popular athlete, also […]
Sports bodies encouraged to host world-class events
BINTULU: The state government, through various ministries and agencies, always supports sports associations in their efforts to host world-class sporting events in Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it can spur the state’s tourism sector and contribute to the income of players in the hospitality, food, transportation, and related industries. […]
Championship preps muaythai athletes for SUKMA
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI & NATASHA JEEKUCHING: The holding of the recent 2023 TYT Cup Muaythai Championship is timely as to prepare Sarawak Muaythai athletes for the Muaythai events at the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said at the same time, the competition […]
Johan proves he’s made of sterner stuff
KUCHING: Mohammad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar has made Sarawak proud after winning the 14-15 years old -60kg title at the 2022 International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) World Youth Championships. He bested his Russian opponent Rustam Yunusob 20-18 in the final held at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre in Selangor last Saturday (Aug 20). The SMK St […]