Sarawak earns top marks from OCM
KUCHING: Sarawak has set a benchmark for other states in Malaysia to invest in the area of sports, said Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Dr Mohamad Norza Zakaria. He said this would provide opportunities for the younger generation to develop into healthy and productive individuals. “In terms of sports development, Sarawak is […]
Wushu official backs idea of Sarawak hosting 2027 SEA Games
BY MARTIN YEE KUCHING: Sarawak Wushu Federation vice-president James Ting Ing Seek strongly supports the idea of Sarawak hosting the 34th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2027 if given the opportunity. While Thailand will host the next Games in 2025, Brunei has declined its turn in 2027, potentially opening the door for Sarawak to step […]
SEA Games green light for seniors in certain sports
KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will grant exceptions to certain sports to list senior athletes under Category B for the 2023 SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from May 5-17. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said among the sports that could be allowed to bring along seniors in this category […]
OCM respects FAM’S decision on Asiad U-23 squad
KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) respects the decision of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) in not sending the national Under-23 (U-23) squad to the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China which is scheduled to take place in September. Its president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria, however, said the council has not […]
Dhabitah not pressuring herself about podium finish in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM: National diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri might be one of Malaysia’s medal hopefuls in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, but she does not want to pressure herself about stepping on the podium at the brand-new Sandwell Aquatics Centre here. “I don’t want to think about winning medals because I believe it will stress me up. But […]
A disappointing move by Zii Jia
That was the reaction from the deputy chef-de-mission (CDM) to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Monteiro Gerard Clair, upon knowing that national professional men’s singles ace, Lee Zii Jia had pulled out from the Games. ‘’I am disappointed because this is the Commonwealth Games and we were definitely hoping for him to bring us a medal,’’ Monteiro […]
Malaysia to host 2027 SEA Games
HANOI: Malaysia have been selected to host the 34th SEA Games in 2027 by the SEA Games Federation (SEAGF). Olympic Council of Malaysia president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said the decision was agreed unanimously at the SEAGF Council meeting held here today. “We would like to thank the SEAGF Council for the trust and […]
Zii Jia replaces Khairul Anuar as flag bearer for Tokyo Olympics
KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s singles badminton ace Lee Zii Jia will replace archer Khairul Anuar Mohamad as one of the two flag bearers in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23. Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria confirmed this, saying Khairul Anuar had asked to be replaced […]
Chong Wei in high spirits despite not travelling to Tokyo
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite not being able to join the Malaysian contingent at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, chef de mission (CDM) Datuk Lee Chong Wei is raring to perform his duties from home ground. Chong Wei said the responsibility and trust bestowed upon him by Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican and […]
Tokyo 2020 CEO denies claims Malaysia, nine countries barred from Olympics
KUALA LUMPUR: Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee chief executive officer, Toshiro Muto denied claims that the entry of 10 countries, including Malaysia will be barred from next month’s Olympics due to a surge in the Covid-19 cases. Muto said the possibility to deny entry, was not even considered, but contingents from several countries are required to […]
