Sook team is gong-beating champion
Published on: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Published on: Wed, May 21, 2025
By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: The Murut Sook A group. SOOK: The Murut Sook A group, which scored 89 per cent, emerged as the champion of the gong-beating competition held in conjunction with the district-level Kaamatan Festival at the town field, here, recently. The runner-up was Murut Bookan Tulid, who scored 83 per cent, followed by third and fourth places which went to Binuwou Laut and Malima Dusun Liwan, with 82 per cent and 77.5 per cent, respectively. Sook District Officer Caroline Benjamin Jiungan, who officiated the Sook Kaamatan traditional sports event, said the winning group is expected to represent the district at the State-level Kaamatan Festival to be held at Hongkod Koisaan, Penampang. She expressed hope that the winning team would enhance their training and preparation to deliver a strong performance at the State-level. * 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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