TYT congratulates Sarawak on historic SUKMA 2024 victory
KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi has extended their congratulations to the Sarawak contingent for emerging as the overall champions at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). He said he felt immense pride in the continent’s achievement of securing 76 gold […]
Sarawak Muaythai team celebrates historic victory at SUKMA 2024
KUCHING: Besides Sarawak making history as the overall champion state in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI) after 30 years, the Sarawak Muaythai Association (PMNS) is also proud to have become the overall champion for the first time in this event. PMNS President Jumaat Ibrahim described the achievement as a cherished milestone and reflected the […]
Celebrating sportsmanship and victory
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 concluded in a grand spectacle at Stadium Perpaduan (Unity Stadium) in Petra Jaya, marking a celebration of sportsmanship, unity, and raw talent. The closing ceremony commenced with an opening performance, a tribute to the athletes’ dedication and the essence of the Games. […]
Sukma 2024 Sarawakian Medalist
GOLD Athletes Events Medal Stephanie Ngu Chai Ern Wushu Women’s Changquan Wushu Women’s Jianshu Wushu Women’s Qiangshi Gold Gold Gold Nur Hazirah Ramli Tenpin Bowling Women’s Individual Gold Farah Nabilla Maddarus Siti Yusriyyah Zailani Willemien Lai Lini Taekwondo Women’s Recognised Team Gold Fedealis Kom Twin Mohd Isshahril Mazlan Randy […]
Sarawak’s crowning glory, a source of pride
MIRI: Volunteers expressed immense joy and satisfaction after Sarawak was crowned the overall champions at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024. The athletes’ dedication and hard work throughout the event were recognised with this prestigious title, which marked a significant achievement for them. The athletes’ success was not only a testament to their commitment but also […]
Sarawak is SUKMA overall champion
KUCHING: Sarawak triumphed as the overall champion of 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024, securing a total of 198 medals, with 76 gold, 54 silver and 69 bronze medals. This victory marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time in 30 years that Sarawak has claimed the top spot in the national multi-sport […]
Chess showdown ends in bitter defeat
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s hopes for a medal in the final chess event of the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI were dashed on Friday when the host state’s men’s blitz team lost in a tiebreaker to Johor, securing bronze for the southern state. Penang emerged as the dominant force in the chess competition, claiming two gold medals, […]
Wake-up call to focus on badminton
SIBU: The improvement of Sarawak’s 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) badminton team is a wake-up call for the state to place more emphasis on the sport. According to the deputy chef de mission (CDM) for badminton, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, it is worthwhile for Sarawak to seriously consider investing more resources in the sport, in […]
Badminton: Wong ends Sarawak’s medal drought
SIBU: Around 2,000 supporters from Sarawak erupted in joy as Wong Ling Ching, the women’s singles player representing Sarawak at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), secured a gold medal in her category, ending a 38-year gold medal drought for the Sarawak badminton team at SUKMA. Wong triumphed over Penang’s Oo Shan Zi in straight sets […]
Penang checkmates Sarawak in chess
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak narrowly missed out on a gold medal in the men’s rapid team chess event at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI), finishing in fourth place behind Penang, Selangor, and Kelantan. The Sarawak team, comprising Lim See Siang Fergus and Mohd Ameenudeen Mohd Fadhlullah, put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short. […]