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Three tournaments to benchmark Zii Jia for training programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The performance in the three closest tournaments will be used as a benchmark for coach Wong Tat Meng in structuring a suitable training programme for the country’s top professional singles player Lee Zii Jia. For that purpose, Tat Meng, who entered the second day of coaching Zii Jia, said he first wanted to […]

Sarawakian Fedealis wins silver for M’sia at Asean taekwondo c’ship

KUCHING: Malaysia’s Fedealis Kom Twin has won a silver medal at the 16th Asean Taekwondo Federation Championship 2023 in Manila, recently. A delighted coach, Tan Cheng Qiang, said the 15-year-old athlete from Kuching Taekwondo and Self-Defence Club (WTF), who is a source of inspiration for his teammates and the club, gave his best at the […]

Time to send juniors to senior tournaments

KUALA LUMPUR: Instead of waiting for quite some time to perhaps play against top shuttlers from around the world, the national junior players could well have a chance to prove their mettle in the senior tournaments soon.   Academi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) chief executive officer Michelle Chai said the idea was among the suggestions that […]

Time to send juniors to senior tournaments

KUALA LUMPUR: Instead of waiting for quite some time to perhaps play against top shuttlers from around the world, the national junior players could well have a chance to prove their mettle in the senior tournaments soon.   Academi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) chief executive officer Michelle Chai said the idea was among the suggestions that […]

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 […]

Proper facility for petanque competitions in Sibu being explored

SIBU: A proper facility for petanque tournaments is needed to avoid any disruption, especially in the face of inclement weather. According to Dr Annuar Ra’paee, he is currently working closely with Sibu Division Petanque Association to identify a piece of land for the construction of such a facility. “At the moment, we do not have […]

Liek Hou wins Thai tournament for 13th straight title

KUALA LUMPUR: National para badminton ace Cheah Liek Hou clinched his 13th consecutive title by winning the Thailand Para Badminton International in Pattaya yesterday. The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics champion triumphed in the men’s singles SU5 category (physical disability) by beating Taiwan’s Fang Jen-Yu 22-20, 21-15 in 36 minutes. Liek Hou, who won the ASEAN Para […]

Sarawak can produce its own world stars

KUCHING: Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are among some of the top players who have ruled world tennis for years. In Sarawak, tennis is seen as a super friendly sport, particularly to beginners, and Datuk Patrick Liew, the president of Sarawak Tennis Lawn Association (SLTA), told New Sarawak Tribune that due […]

Rep urges students to strive for excellence

SARIKEI: Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing has donated RM20,000 to the Sarikei Schools Sports Council (MSSB) in conjunction with the 47th Sarikei MSSB Athletics Championship yesterday. A report from Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), quoted Ding as saying the tournament is a catalyst to hone the best talents among the students. Ding pointed out […]

Coach glad with Sukma squad’s improvement

KUCHING: Sarawak Sukma lawn bowls coach Mohd Fairus Abang Deni is satisfied with the improvement shown by his players. “On average, they (lawn bowlers) have managed to put up a pretty decent showing when given the opportunity. “In fact, they would come back with medals in the tournaments that they took part in.” He said […]