Athletics: Jonah’s historic third gold triumph
KUCHING: Jonah Chang Rigan made history by winning the hammer throw event, securing his third gold in the throwing events. Sarawak’s total medal count now stands at one gold and two bronzes in the Sukma athletics competitions held at Sarawak Stadium. With the latest medal haul on the final day, Sarawak’s total medals include five […]
Maxim e-Hailing app boost for SUKMA 2024
KUCHING: An e-hailing app has taken the initiative to enhance the application with the latest technology and adapt it to the 21st Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) Games programmes. The latest updates to the Maxim E-hailing app enhance the user experience by providing direct access to sports centres and popular pick-up points on its map, along with […]
Silambam team beaming with pride over unexpected success
KUCHING: Sarawak did not want to miss the opportunity to participate in the silambam sport at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Silambam, a weapon-based sport traditionally associated with the Indian community is a form of traditional martial art from Tamil Nadu, India. The host state showcased its diversity by fielding a silambam team comprising athletes […]
Continue to strive for success, says Sarawak men’s hockey team manager
KUCHING: Sarawak men’s hockey team manager Ali Rahman Hassan hopes that the players will continue to strive for success, even after the end of the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI). “Considering that during training or previous tournaments, we have seen positive development from the players in terms of skills and enthusiasm. “However, for continuous improvement, […]
SUKMA fosters talent, unity, and ambition
‘Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose – it teaches you about life.” – Billie Jean King, an American former world no one tennis player. The past and current weeks have been all about chasing the gold […]
Maiden sailing medal for state’s team
MIRI: Host state sailing team achieved a historic milestone by clinching a bronze medal in the Optimist Team Racing event on the third day of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) held at Marina Bay here today. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), this victory marked the first time Sarawak won […]
Sarawak clinches historic women’s rugby silver
MIRI: The Sarawak women’s rugby squad made history at Sukma 2024 by securing their first silver medal since 2018. The team displayed remarkable tenacity and skill throughout the tournament, culminating in a thrilling final against Selangor today (Aug 22). Sarawak’s journey to the final was marked by a hard-fought victory in the semi-finals, where they […]
Men’s Kabaddi team advance to semi-finals
LUNDU: Sarawak men’s Kabaddi team has advanced to the semi-finals of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024, following a commanding victory over Melaka in the preliminary round held on Thursday at Lundu Community Hall. In a dominant performance, Sarawak secured a 54-24 win, establishing a strong lead in the first half with a score of […]
Association rejects coach agreement claims, demands lifting of stadium ban
MIRI: Rumpun Silat Sarawak (RSS) has refuted claims of an agreement between the team managers from Sarawak and the Federal Territories regarding a recent match result that happened last night (Aug 21). Kamarul Ariffin, the head technical delegate for the Malaysia Games (Sukma) pencak silat, said the outcome of the match between Sarawak’s Iman Syakilla […]
Transitioning to silambam helps three athletes win medals
KUCHING: Sarawak’s silambam athletes, who made their debut at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), are determined to give their best in future SUKMA events. Despite being new to the sport and having only around seven months of training before the tournament, Asyraff Aqil Mohamad Zainurrin Azm, Hani Qurratu’ain Samsudin, and Nur Aleesya Zahierah Sali made […]