Tough Sukma challenge but Sarawak rugby teams stay optimistic
KUCHING: Sarawak men’s rugby team faces tough challengers Johor, Terengganu and Pahang in Group C in the upcoming Malaysia Games (Sukma) Sarawak 2024 Team manager Faqrul Hafiz is fully optimistic that the team can perform an upset and qualify for the quarter-finals. “Group C will be a tough challenge for Sarawak’s men as Johor and […]
Local lads ready to kick off
KUCHING: Sarawak is aiming to turn the page on its SUKMA football disappointment when the national games kick off in August. “The players are in top shape and ready to compete,” said team manager Khairulddin Qalam Daud.“Under head coach Awangko Shahbudin, we’ve focused on building tactical cohesion, and the inclusion of key players from Kuching […]
BMX track nears finish line
KUCHING: BMX cyclists competing in SUKMA can expect a near-complete track by the end of the month, said Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. “We are in the final stages of construction. “Necessary changes have been made, and we’re awaiting final installations and finishing touches,” said Rentap after visiting […]
Call to ramp up preparations for SUKMA
KUCHING: All the committees involved in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI) Sarawak 2024 are reminded to constantly monitor their respective preparations as the date for organising SUKMA is getting closer. Sarawak Deputy Secretary (Operations) and chief executive officer of SUKMA XXI Sarawak Datuk Hii Chang Kee said this when chairing the preparation meeting for […]
Sharpshooters locked and loaded
KUCHING: Sarawak women’s football striker, Nursalina Bel, is prepared for an exceptional performance at the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA), backed by intensive preparation and expert coaching. “We just need to refine our gameplay. InsyaAllah, with a bit more exposure to games, we are ready,” she said. At 21, Nursalina faces soaring expectations head-on, fuelled by […]
Selangor secures Sukma 2026 host job
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor has been selected as the host for the 22nd Malaysia Games (Sukma) and Para Sukma in 2026. This was unanimously agreed upon during the 11/2024 meeting of the Malaysian Games Supreme Committee, chaired by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh at the National Sports Council in Bukit Jalil today (July 18). “Today’s […]
Miri Outdoor Stadium revamped and ready for Sukma rugby competition
KUCHING: With just less than a month remaining until the Malaysia Games (Sukma), anticipation is building as venues throughout the region diligently finalise their preparations. One venue that has particularly captured the attention of online users on Facebook is the Miri Outdoor Stadium as it prepares to host rugby matches. The stadium’s newly adorned roof […]
Mayor welcomes Johor delegation ahead of SUKMA
KUCHING: The mayor of Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Hilmy Othman, received a courtesy visit from Johor state government aimed at strengthening the relationship between the Johor contingent and DBKU during the Malaysia Games (SUKMA), scheduled for August 17-24 The Johor delegation was led by chairman of the Youth and Sports, Entrepreneur Development, and Cooperatives […]
Sarawak pushes for women’s sepak takraw Sukma inclusion
MUKAH: Sarawak will submit an application to ensure that women’s sepak takraw continues to be part of the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) 2024. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said only five states have registered thus far, which does not meet the required competition quota. “Tomorrow, the Sukma Supreme […]
Sarawak’s diving team prepares for Sukma with intensive training camp
KUCHING: As the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) 2024 approaches, all participating teams are making the most of the remaining time for preparation. The diving squad is no exception. They are ensuring their athletes, entrusted to represent Sarawak at the biennial national event from Aug 17 to 24, are fully prepared. Led by head coach Shi […]