Sarawak para swimmers unfazed by squad changes
KUCHING: Sarawak’s para swimming squad remains on course for success at the Para SUKMA 2026 despite undergoing changes in its line-up. Several senior swimmers have been dropped due to age restrictions on the Games, with younger athletes now stepping in as part of the team’s transition. Head coach Syarbini Kedri said the changes will not […]
Fatimah urges review of age, quota changes for Para Sukma
KUCHING: A total of 24 athletes with disabilities (OKU) from Sarawak could be barred from competing in the 2026 Para Malaysia Games (Para Sukma) if the participation age limit is lowered from 45 to 40. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the proposed change contradicts the core principle […]
Mordi to raise Para SUKMA age limit tomorrow
KUCHING: Misgivings over amendments to the age limit and athlete participation quota for the Para SUKMA 2026 will be raised at the Post-Cabinet Meeting tomorrow (Mar 17). Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Mordi Bimol said the matter has drawn attention given the argument that the previous regulations be maintained. “This issue has been ongoing […]
Overall champ to be known at closing ceremony
KUCHING: The highly anticipated highlight of the 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024 closing ceremony will be the announcement of the overall champion. Deputy State Secretary (Operation) Datuk Hii Chang Kee said that besides this announcement, the awards for the best male and female para athletes are also eagerly awaited by sports fans across […]
Sarawak table tennis athletes unable to maintain momentum
KUCHING: The Sarawak team was not able to keep up the momentum they had previously during the fourth day of the para table tennis event at the ongoing 21st Para Malaysia Games (Para Sukma XXI) 2024. In the morning session, Brayden Huang Chuan Yuan lost to Muhammad Faiz Abdul Ahmad from Selangor, in a stiff […]
Sarawak’s Melinda Tiong powers to powerlifting gold
KUCHING: Melinda Tiong has won a gold medal in the women’s lightweight powerlifting category (under 61kg). With an average lift total of 158.955, she significantly outperformed her competitors, competing at a body weight of 59.90kg. Her first attempt was a lift of 60kg, followed by second and third attempts of 61kg and 62kg, respectively, resulting […]
Sarawak’s Azlan Mos breaks national powerlifting record
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Azlan Mos has set a new national record in the men’s individual powerlifting category under 65kg (best lift) with a lift of 171kg. He surpassed the previous national record holder of 170kg held by Paralympian Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, earning a gold medal for Sarawak at the Para (Sukma) Malaysia Games today (Sept 26). […]
Jap Soon Hung shatters own record, claims gold
KUCHING: Jap Soon Hung has claimed his second gold medal in the discus throw, setting an impressive new record of 21.07 metres Jap, who hails from here, surpassed his own previous record of 20.86 metres at the Para SUKMA in Perak in 2018. Jap won gold with 21.07 metres, in second place was Sabah’s Freddy […]
Sarawak tenpin bowling athletes achieve remarkable success
KUCHING: At the Para Malaysia Games (Sukma) XXI, held at Megalanes Batu Kawa, Sarawak’s tenpin bowling athletes achieved a remarkable success, securing two gold, one silver and four bronze medals. Sarawak celebrated its first gold medal in the female singles TPB4 category as Nur Syazwani Marais delivered an impressive performance with a score of 1099. […]
Sarawak boccia athletes bowl way to more medals
KUCHING: Sarawak athletes have made a strong showing in the boccia event, securing three medals in the female singles category as the competition advances to the semi-finals. In the female singles BC1 category (for athletes with cerebral palsy), Angeline Melissa Lawas claimed gold while Nuraisyah Madzelan secured silver. Meanwhile, Sheirviana Matthew claimed a silver in […]