Bryan grabs golds, sets new record
KUCHING: Bryan Junency Gustin clinched two gold medals for the Sarawak para contingent team in the Para weightlifting event (88 kilograms category) at the 21st Para Malaysian Games (PARA SUKMA XXI) 2024. He secured the gold medals for the best lift and the total lift, setting a new tournament and national record with a third […]
Galang Jabai shines at Para Sukma with record-breaking gold wins
KUCHING: Galang Jabai’s golden moment at the 21st Para Malaysia Games (Sukma) was highlighted by his record-breaking swim in the 50m freestyle S7, where he clocked 34.59 seconds, surpassing the previous national record. His victory represents the culmination of an incredible journey. Galang not only secured the gold medal but also broke the national record, […]
Para SUKMA: Golden six from athletics events
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Para contingent continued its dominant performance at the Para SUKMA 2024, securing six gold medals in athletics events on Tuesday. In the morning sessions, Jap Soon Hing claimed the first gold of the day in the shot put Men F55 (4 kg category). Noor Kalsim Fadil and Jap Soon Hung followed suit with […]
Para Sukma: Three golds so far, Sarawak make clean sweep in men’s discus
KUCHING: Sarawak have so far secured three gold medals at the 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) today. The first gold came from Richard Bada in the men’s discus throw F41 (1kg) event. Competing at the Sarawak Stadium in Petra Jaya, Richard clinched the gold with a throw of 25.53 metres. Sarawak made it a clean […]
TYT urges Para SUKMA athletes urged to enhance unity
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar urged athletes to use 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 as a platform to enhance unity among inter-state participants. “My hope is that every athlete representing their state in Para Sukma 2024 will compete with a strong spirit of sportsmanship and unity. To […]
Para SUKMA: Breeding ground for world champions
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: The Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 could serve as a breeding ground for future world champions, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. Yeoh emphasised the importance of intensifying efforts to identify and nurture para-athletes, urging parents to support their children’s involvement in sports. “Do not be ashamed […]
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 […]
Para SUKMA kicks off with colourful opening ceremony
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 officially kicked off with a vibrant and colourful opening ceremony. Sarawak first hosted the Para SUKMA in 1996, followed by a second time in 2016, and this year marks the state’s third time as the host. Head of State Tun Pehin […]
Visit Para SUKMA carnival from Sept 21 to 28
KUCHING: The Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI Sarawak 2024 Carnival will take place at Dataran Perayaan, Sarawak Stadium here from Sept 21 to 28. A variety of activities are planned to entertain visitors and rally support for the para athletes competing in the games. Highlights include a children’s colouring contest, a busking performance by people […]
TVS is official broadcaster for Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024
KUCHING: TV Sarawak (TVS) has proudly secured the role of official broadcaster for Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024, which is set to take place from September 22 to September 28, 2024. Building on the success of SUKMA XXI, where Sarawak emerged as the overall champion, the state will once again be in the spotlight as […]