Labuan siblings secure third straight win
Published on: Monday, April 28, 2025
Published on: Mon, Apr 28, 2025
By: Bernama Text Size: Nadzmar (right) and Shahdan line up with the other competitors before the race on Sunday. LABUAN: Local siblings Nadzmar Sukarno and Shahdan Sukarno continued their remarkable dominance in sea sports by clinching their third consecutive victory in the Labuan International Round Island Kayak Challenge 2025. Representing the Labuan Canoe Association, the brothers showcased outstanding endurance and determination by winning the 51.2-kilometre race, despite undergoing only three months of training ahead of the competition. The Labuan Round Island Kayak Challenge, renowned for its demanding course that circumnavigates Labuan Island, drew 48 participants from various states across Malaysia, and neighbouring Brunei. Competitors battled strong sea currents, unpredictable weather, and open-water conditions, making it a true test of physical and mental strength. Labuan Corporation chief executive officer, Mohd Sukuran Taib praised the brothers' achievement, noting that their success underscores the growing strength of Labuan's athlete development programmes. He said their achievement reaffirmed their status as among Malaysia's top kayak athletes. 'The victory of Nadzmar and Shahdan for the third year in a row is a testament to their exceptional discipline, skill, and perseverance. 'Winning an event of this scale and difficulty with only three months of preparation is simply remarkable. 'This success also reflects the effectiveness of Labuan's ongoing efforts to nurture sporting talent, particularly in sea sports. It is achievements like these that inspire young athletes to strive for excellence,' he said after the event's closing ceremony on Sunday. Their latest triumph at the Labuan Round Island Kayak Challenge marks another proud milestone for Labuan, inspiring the next generation of sea sports champions from the island. Mohd Sukuran highlighted the Labuan International Round Island Kayak Challenge is one of the four flagship events of LISC 2025, alongside the International Deep Sea Fishing Challenge, the Regatta International Race, and the Labuan Kayak Mini Marathon Challenge. Meanwhile, Sarawak teams once again proved their prowess in extreme sea sports, sweeping top honours in the Labuan International Sea Challenge (LISC) 2025 15hp speed boat race. In the Original Engine category, Team Laser Line from Lawas powered their way to victory, securing first place, while their counterparts Laser Line 1st Runner Up took second, with local Labuan team TM Online third. The Engine Modified category saw another Sarawak-based team, Laser Lind of Limbang, dominate by clinching both first and second places and Superman from Lawas in third place. The thrilling event, which offered a total prize pool of RM25,000, was one of the highlights during the closing day celebrations of the LISC 2025. Held from April 22 to 27, it featured 12 exhilarating events and attracted thousands of visitors. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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