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Congratulations and well done, Bonnie

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has congratulated Sarawak powerlifter, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin for winning the first gold medal for Malaysia in the powerlifting for the 72kg category event in the Tokyo Paralympic Games today (Aug 28). The national powerlifting champion, who hails from Serian, lifted 228kg in his third attempt, breaking the […]

Thanks for all your support: Gustin

BY FAIZAL BUJANG KUCHING: The national powerlifting champion, Gustin Jenang today (Aug 28) was overjoyed and moved to learn that his son Bonnie Bunyau won the gold medal in the powerlifting for the 72kg category event At the same time Bonnie, 22, from Serian, also created a new Paralympic Games record for the event with […]

Bonnie clinches first gold for Malaysia

TOKYO: National powerlifting champion, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin pulled off an amazing feat when he won the first gold medal for Malaysia on the fourth day of the Tokyo Paralympic Games today (Aug 28). What was more impressive was that the Sarawakian, who was born in Serian, also broke the Paralympics record of 227 kg set […]

Agong congratulates Bonnie for breaking world record in powerlifting

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today congratulated national para-athlete Bonnie Bunyau Gustin for his outstanding achievement in breaking the world record in powerlifting. In a statement uploaded on Istana Negara’s Facebook page, His Majesty also expressed his happiness and pride over the success, which was also described as […]

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 […]

Handicapped athlete dies in blaze

 JOHOR BAHRU: Handicapped powerlifting athlete, Muhammad Ata Maarof was killed in a fire at his family house in Taman Pagoh Jaya, near Muar, yesterday. Muar district police chief, ACP Zaharudin Rasip said the charred remains of Muhammad Ata, 28, were found in the house in the 11.30am incident. “(The body of) Muhammad Ata, who was […]

Stephanie brings honour to S’wak

KUCHING: Stephanie Mary Ensol bagged four medals in the Asia Powerlifting Championship held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from December 2 to 5. Five hundred representatives from 22 countries took part in the event. Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan and Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) chief executive officer Dr Ong Kong Swee were among those […]