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High Performance Unit to be upgraded to produce better athletes

THE Ministry of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development will be focusing more on upgrading High Performance Unit with appropriate and latest equipment, qualified personnel and upgrading sports science services. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said sports science services are Sports Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Performance Analysis, Sports Psychology and Sports Medicine. “To provide […]

Best platform to expose, identify potentially talented athletes

MIRI: The Youth Sport Talent 2022 by Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Ministry (MYSED) held in Miri yesterday was seen as one of the best platform to expose and identify potentially talented teens in sports. It involved a total of 14 entries from various agencies and schools. Deputy Minister for MYSED, Dr Rupin Lamat cum […]

Sarawak Sukma contingent assistant chef de missions reminded of responsibilities

KUCHING: The Sarawak contingent assistant chef de missions (ACDM) for September’s Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Games have been reminded to take care of the wellbeing of athletes and ensure that preparations are not disrupted by personal issues. Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said ACDMs could be described as […]

Sarawak to reward athletes

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will reward with incentives, Sarawakian Paralympian Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and national swimmer Mohd Adib Iqbal Abdullah who both bagged the gold medal in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and 11th Asean Para Games in Indonesia respectively. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that […]

Free health screenings for athletes, coaches

SIBU: A total of 110 health and general volunteers were involved in the two-day events of the Healthy Athlete Programme (HAP) in conjunction with the Sixth Special Olympic State Games here. This was shared by Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah when met by reporters after she paid […]

Lee Zii Jia is a pro, leave him alone

As a professional athlete, a lot is going to be said about you. But I just keep going forward and try to achieve my goals. – LeBron James, US basketball legend How many years of a playing career do professional sportspeople have? To answer that, I suppose it depends on the type of sports. If […]

SUKMA date change no effect on athletes

KUCHING: Our athletes’ preparation will not be affected by the 20th Malaysian Games (SUKMA) being held two weeks earlier. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this yesterday during the press conference of the Spartan Race Sarawak 2022. “It will not affect us because Sarawak Sports Corporation […]

Govt grants to help sports associations and clubs to remain active

KUCHING: A total of 71 youth and sports associations and clubs in Sarawak have received the grant worth RM5,041,600 from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED). Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the grant is intended for the administrative management of the association or clubs and also for them […]

200 new athletes to be identified under Swimming Series

KUCHING: An additional200 new swimmers are expected to be produced and to be absorbed into the swimming development programme throughout Sarawak. Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) acting chief executive officer (CEO) Semawi Mohamad said that it is hoped that this could be achieved after the completion of SSC’s Swimming Series. “This competition aims to enable all […]

Bonnie Bunyau — an inspiration to other athletes

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has extended its warmest congratulations to powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and believes his achievement will inspire other athletes to strive for success in their sports career. SUPP secretary general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew noted that Bonnie’s achievement has brought much joy and glory to the country, making […]