SUKMA: Sarawak needs RM200 mln for upgrading works
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Sarawak requires RM200 million for the enhancement of the sports stadium and facilities in preparation for the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) next year. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this amount was determined based on feedback from various parties involved and will […]
Move to include dodgeball at Sukma 2024
SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Association of Dodgeball (MAD) have high hopes to see the sport contested at the country’s biggest sporting event, the Malaysia Games (Sukma) 2024. Its president, Datuk N. Radhakrishnan said the move to see the sport make its debut at the Games, which will take place in Sarawak, however, is still being […]
KSL 2022 Grand Finale or Kenyalang Sepak Takraw League 2022 Grand Finale
KUCHING: The Grand Finale of the Kenyalang Sepak Takraw League (KSL) 2022 is set to take place this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) Multipurpose Hall. The tournament features 14 skilled teams representing seven regions, each vying for the championship title. According to Sarawak Sepak Takraw Association (PSS) president Datuk Ismail […]
State to be confirmed as SUKMA host soon
KUCHING: The confirmation date on which state to host the Malaysia Games next year is set to be finalised by the end of the month. Youth Development, Sports and Entrepreneurship Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the confirmation date of which state to host will possibly be announced before March. He has […]
Sarawak willing to host 2024 SUKMA if given chance
KUCHING: Sarawak may be the host for the 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA) if it is given the opportunity. In stating this, Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that such plans were among those discussed during his courtesy visit to federal Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh on Jan […]
Sarawak has a clear direction to prepare youth to become future leaders, says Abang Johari
KUCHING: Sarawak has outlined a clear direction for the state to prepare the youth to take the lead and for the future, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state has introduced the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 which, among them, emphasises on talent development. “Sarawak owned five […]
Date decision for Para SUKMA XX not a problem
KUCHING: The National Sports Council’s (MSN) decision on the date of the Para Sukan Malaysia (Para SUKMA) Games XX is not a problem for the Sarawak contingent. The Head of Contingent (Chef De Mission) of the Malaysian Sports (SUKMA) Sarawak, Mohammad Razi Sitam, said that the mission to hunt for the 14th championship went without […]
Underperformed Sukma coaches walking on thin ice as plans of dismissal and replacement surfaces
KUCHING: Coaches who underperformed at the recent Malaysian Games (SUKMA) are in jeopardy of being dismissed and replaced. Deputy Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said such an approach is in his thoughts at the moment in view of Sarawak’s underwhelming finish at the recent SUKMA Games. “However, we will only […]
Another gold medal to end Sarawak’s diving team’s Sukma campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak diving team ended its Sukma campaign on Thursday (Sept 22) with a top two spot in the men’s platform category. The gold went to Bertrand Rhodict Lises with 395.05 points, while squadmate Elvis Priestly Clement settled for silver with 371.10 points. The bronze medal was won by Muhammad Anilrian Normatrud Abdullah […]
Squash pair trumps senior squadmates to capture gold
KUALA LUMPUR: Sukma debutants Harith Danial and Natalie Sim on Today (Sept 20) outperformed their seniors to win the squash mixed doubles category at the National Squash Centre, Bukit Jalil here. Despite last minute preparations, the duo rose to the challenge against Sarawak’s Nathan Kueh and Ma Si Yi by 2-1 (9-11, 11-9, 11-5). “This […]
