Tailoring varsity courses for athletes
KUCHING: The state’s Ministry of Youth and Sports is now in discussion with two local universities in order to tailor courses specifically for the athletes. Its minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said they are currently discussing with local universities such as Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Curtin University Miri branch on the suitable courses […]
Athletes appreciate Ministry’s support, assistance
KUCHING: Many athletes have complimented the State Ministry of Youth and Sports, in its efforts to support and assist athletes in times of the Covid-19 pandemic under the Sarawak Sports Development Programme (ProPS). Its minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that this is one of the many Sarawak’s initiatives to ensure that Sarawak will […]
Age not a barrier for athletes to partake in international sports competition
KUCHING: Age is never a barrier for athletes to continue to partake in any international sports competition. Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said what is important is that an athlete continue to have high spirit and strive to do their best in the sports that they love. “If we see […]
Minister to resolve vaccination issue of state athletes
KUCHING: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah will discuss with Sarawak Sports Corporation on resolving the issue of vaccinating Sarawakian athletes and coaches who are currently outside Sarawak, especially in West Malaysia. He hoped that the private sector could be involved in this endeavour, pointing out that in West Malaysia, many private […]
Association hopes to produce star athletes
KUCHING: Sarawak Athletics Association (SAA) hopes to produce track and field athletes in the likes of the Flying Dayak Watson Nyambek and track queen Datuk Paduka Mumtaz Jaafar. Its president Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the association must identify and pool local talents in order to polish them into star athletes. “I hope that the […]
Sarawak para lifters bring pride to country
KUCHING: Sarawak para powerlifting athletes who bagged three golds and one bronze medal at the just recently concluded 2021 World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Bangkok have brought pride to their home state. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who couldn’t contain her joy and pride, said the […]
Monetary reward, incentives can inspire athletes
KUCHING: Some form of monetary reward and incentives for athletes are worth considering as these would be able to inspire them, said Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He opined that the quantum could vary depending on the level of participation – whether at the domestic or international level. “We cannot deny […]
Not good to always reward athletes for winning?
KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) is appalled by a recent statement by Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah that it was not good to always reward athletes each time they achieve something. Its president Lina Soo said that she was stunned by Abdul Karim’s response to the national diver Pandelela Rinong’s […]
Fix our futsal court
SARATOK: Athletes and fans of futsal in this district urged the authorities to take care of the sports’ development like any other popular games here. Many Saratok youths have high interest and great talent in the sports, therefore they need more exposure. What is to be expected is for the children from this district are […]
Athletes still careless on consuming banned substances in supplements
KUALA LUMPUR: Athletes are still found to be careless when consuming sports supplements, which is often the cause of positive doping cases in Malaysia, says the Anti-Doping Agency of Malaysia (Adamas). Adamas director Azura Abidin said athletes found guilty of doping were often negligent or ignorant that the supplements they were taking contained illegal substances, despite ongoing awareness programmes. […]
