Southern Zone targets at least 11 athletes for 2026 SUKMA
KUCHING: At least 11 athletes from the Southern Zone are being targeted to qualify for the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor, with the Sarawak Games (SUKSAR) serving as a key platform to identify and develop new talent. Southern Zone Chef de Mission (CDM), Dayang Joanita Azizah Abang Morshidi, said the primary objective remains defending […]
Sarawak water polo lays out busy 2026 roadmap ahead of SUKMA
KUCHING: Sarawak water polo is mapping out a demanding 2026 campaign, with overseas exposure trips and key age-group tournaments lined up. These exposures are essential as the state water polo team targets a strong showing at the SUKMA (Malaysia Games). Sarawak water polo head coach Voon Yong Hui said preparations are still in the early […]
RM10 mil allocated for 2026 Para Podium programme
KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will allocate RM10 million next year for the Para Podium programme, covering athlete assistance, preparation, and participation in domestic and international competitions. Minister Hannah Yeoh said the allocation will support para athletes competing in 36 international events and 34 domestic competitions next year under the ministry’s high-performance […]
Wide net cast for Sarawak SUKMA football
KUCHING: The Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) is finalising its Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2026 football longlist, with president Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman saying selections will come from Sarawak School Sports Council (MSSS), Kuching City youth, and divisional FAs. He explained that the process is designed to cast a wide net before narrowing down the final squad. […]
SUKMA boxers shine at Sarawak Open
SRI AMAN: Sarawak’s SUKMA boxing squad showcased their strength and skill at the 2026 Sarawak Open Boxing Championship, clinching an impressive haul of five gold medals and one silver over the five-day meet at the Sri Aman Indoor Stadium from Aug 19 to 23. All six boxers under the guidance of coach, Mohamad Helman Morni, […]
Sarawak sprint revival sparks hope for national glory
By Martin Yee KUCHING: For years, Sarawak has been searching for the next ‘Flying Dayak’, a sprinter like Watson Nyambek, to shine in Malaysia’s 100-metre (m) event. Since Watson faded from the spotlight, the state has struggled to produce a national-level sprinter of similar stature. In recent Malaysia Games (SUKMA) competitions, Sarawak had little to […]
Volleyball camps drive youth participation, SUKMA selections
SIBU: Two major volleyball initiatives kicked off this week at the Sibu Volleyball Association (SVA): a training camp for Under-14 and Under-16 players, and the first phase of SUKMA 2026 selections. The camps, running from June 4 to 8, reflect SVA’s strong focus on both youth development and the search for high-level talent. The three-day […]
Futsal tourney a platform for SUKMA talent discovery
KUCHING: The Second Sarawak Inter-Secondary Schools U17 Boys Futsal Championship 2025 serves not only as a competitive platform for young athletes, but also as a key step in preparing Sarawak’s talent pool for SUKMA and future national-level events. Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, told Sarawak Tribune at the opening of […]
Togap Club committed to producing Bidayuh golfers for Sukma
TEBEDU: The Togap Club of SMK Tebakang remains committed to its founding goal of nurturing professional golfers from the Bidayuh community. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said the main objective of the club’s establishment is to introduce the sport of golf to the Bidayuh community and eventually produce professional golfers, at least to represent […]
Valerie wins Sportswoman of the Year title
KUCHING: Mirian rugby athlete, Valerie Juan has won the coveted Malaysian Polytechnic Sportswoman of the Year for her stunning display of athleticism and dedication in her sport. The 21-year-old Politeknik METrO Betong Sarawak (PMBS) student was awarded the title along with a cash prize of RM3,000, a gleaming trophy and a certificate of achievement at […]