Gerambeat PS retain their 'migazat dukug' title
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025
By: GL Oh Text Size: Team Gerambeat PS with their winning prize. Kota Kinabalu: Team Gerambeat PS successfully defended their tug of war (migazat dukug) title in this year's traditional sports competition held in conjunction with the Harvest Festival celebration at SMK Bahang, Penampang over the weekend. Second place went to Reborn Blue Tiger and in joint third place were Gerambeat Jr Garagas and Tagon Tambunan, while the top three winners in the women's category were KB Town, Gerambeat Ladies with Kokup Tawau Ladies and Dinamik Women Puller in joint third. Nine disciplines were staged over two days and the other top three winners in each discipline were Firnando Lambuku, Ronald Justinus, Vun Ye Yung (momolositik men's open); Anita Joseph, Vivie Victor, Anita Lukas (momolostik women's open); Mark Gregory Francis, Clovis Christopher, Daniel Gregory (momolositik boys' Under-17); Shine Netasha Ombitoun Silverius Bernard, Clara Cristopher, Adra Amanda (momolositik girls' Under-17); Osman Nasip-Nabawan, Esmond Ampilah-Kepayan, Raymond Gadakul-Penampang (momolositk men's district champions); Loulen Sibin, Leong Ai Moi, Syamminthashella Sakiu (momolositik women's district champions); Eustace Anthonius, Mohd Farid Ahmad, Selibi Lodumin (mobpiri men's open); Monica Geoffery, Libia Langap, Rita Langap (mobpiri women's open); Selibi Lodumin, Mintog Herry Gagan, Aldy Boy (rampanau men's open); Libia Langap, Rita Langap, Irene Lodukin (rampanau women's open); Esmond Ampilah-Kepayan, Noraimin Linsuk-Penampang, Ansimin Angkaus-Nabawan (monopuk men's district champions); Julita Liew-Penampang, Loulen Sibin-Nabawan, Ngsurey Petrus Lojuyo-Kepayan (monopuk women's district champions); Christopher Maikal, Randy Rymond, Korom Ambalir (monopuk men's open); Rubinas Sapok, Norhanie Abdullah, Hezjay Hezzel Nafry (monopuk women's open); Clovis Christopher, Daniel Gregory, Shahreezaazley Rosli (monopuk boys' Under-17); Clara Christopher, Shazleeyatie Rosli, Rhea Joyce Adong Ricko (monopuk girls' Under-17); Johanis Gampad, Lontou Ku Kon Tiam, Climaco Leonard (menandus men's open); Eristica Estie Bidi, Loulen Sibin, Libia Langap (menandus women's open); Jolaidi Mohd Ali, Feranandez Fidelis, Willie Majid (menungkava Kalabau men's open); Enranita Binson, Olivia Maria Gidugo, Winnie Lukas (menungkava kalabau women's open); Dinamik Kota Maradu A, Radu, Greg Clan (sipatu tompulalangoi mix team); Nicolie Amanda Jiral, Vivie Victor, Flavia Fabiana & Nesurey Petrus Lojuyo (mipulos women's under 70kg); Heng Shu Xia, Nezira Petrus Lojuyo, Frecy Pettues & Eristica Estie Bidi (mipulos women's above 70kg); Freiyonson Stel, Jude Liang Jin Jing, Nathaniel Fabian & Feo Jinu (mipulos men's below 70kg); Gerald, Nathaniel Evander, Jotana Lu & Dave Marvin (mipulos men's Under-18); Alexander Elikson, Larry Bernard, Elerry Maxwell & Uvansankaran Munady (mipulos men's below 85kg); Radical Randie Mu, Damsi Abdullah, Ezra Jiol Eric & Nonesty Agandoi (mipulos men's above 85kg open); Jolly Johnson, Oliver Joseph, Esmond Ampilah & Earl Dominic Gregory (mipulos men's veteran); Joffey Jolly, Raymond Wong, Dollie Joe & Jazzien Boezalek (men's champion of champions). More than 2,000 people participated in the event jointly organised by Sabah Sports Board, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Youth and Sports Ministry and KDCA. The opening ceremony was officiated by Assistant Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Fairuz Renddan and the closing by Sabah Sports Board chairman Masly Wahip who also gave away the prizes. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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Gerambeat PS retain their 'migazat dukug' title
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