Sabah can retain 64th Malaysian School Sports Council crown
Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025
By: Johan Aziz Text Size: Raisin (centre) handing over the MSSS championship flag to 2026 host Ranau's representative. TAMBUNAN: State Education Department Director Raisin Saidin believes that Sabah can maintain the glory of last year when the State emerged the overall champions of the 64th Malaysian School Sports Council (MSSM) Athletics Championship. He said this is based on the performance of the athletes competing in the 57th Sabah School Sports Council (MSSS) Athletics Championship where many new records were set in this year's championship. 'I have been informed that a total of 47 new records were set in the 29 track and field events contested over the four days of the tournament,' he said when closing the championship at the Sports Complex here. According to him, this is a very proud achievement because Sabah is increasingly shining in the national and international sports arena. He said this is in line with the intention and purpose of the MSSS Athletics Championship to uncover the talent and potential of athletes to represent Sabah at the 2025 MSSM Championship and hopes that athletes representing the State will be able to make a commitment and then strive to win medals for their beloved 'Land Below the Wind'. Raisin said this kind of tournament is a platform to foster a culture of sports among students and athletes who participate must undergo sports training involving physical training, mental and spiritual preparation. 'The exposure like this needs to be implemented continuously so that its impact can be achieved and can subsequently improve health and quality of life as well as produce potential and great athletes. 'Indeed, a healthy mind comes from a healthy body. These words prove how important it is to have a healthy lifestyle with sports activities that will ultimately harmonise every journey of a person's life, in line with the theme of this year's MSS Sabah 2025, which is 'Sports Build Character, Shaping the Future',' he said. According to him, this MSSS Athletics Championship not only tests mental and physical strength, but can also foster cooperation, in line and in step with efforts to elevate sports, thus improving the country's image and reputation in the eyes of the world. He also expressed appreciation and congratulations for the efforts made by all parties to make this year's athletics championship a success. Organising this championship requires strong commitment and sacrifice from all parties to ensure its smooth running. At the ceremony, Raisin also handed over the Championship flag to Ranau, which will host the championship in 2026, and was given a lively welcome by members of the Ranau contingent. Also present at the ceremony were the District Education Officer Dr. Haison Jahudin, Deputy Director, Student Development Sector, Sabah State Education Department Muddin Beting, Chief Assistant Director, Student Talent Development Unit, Student Development Sector, Sabah State Education Department Datu Asrah Datok Ambas, District Officer Sobitun Makajil, heads of state and federal government departments, Principals and Headmasters, Teachers and Parents. * 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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