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Daily Express
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
500 paddlers competing at State Championship
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: (Seated from second left) Edward, Roland and Chua together with the Kota Kinabalu team. Kota Kinabalu: About 500 paddlers representing 15 districts will compete at the Sabah state-level table tennis championship this weekend at Maksak Hall, Likas, here. The competition, running from May 30 to June 1, will be officiated by Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ellron Alfred Angin. The paddlers will compete in the men's and women's team events, as well as the Under-10, 13, 15 and 19 categories for both boys and girls, said Sabah Table Tennis Association president Edward Chua. 'This is a big event hosted by Kota Kinabalu, who have won for three consecutive years so far. We are calling all ping pong supporters to come and watch the games,' said Edward after the presentation of team uniforms to the Kota Kinabalu team at its clubhouse at Wisma Hakka, here. The ceremony was officiated by the Chief Minister's Political Secretary Datuk Dr Roland Chia. The uniforms were sponsored by Kota Kinabalu Table Tennis Association (KKTTA) Advisor Datuk Chua Soon Ping. The championship also serves as a platform to select state players for the national under-10, 12, 15 and 19 tournaments, said Edward. Advertisement 'Every year we have three events to compete in, including the National Hopes, Youth, and Open Championships,' he said, adding that the national championship will be held in Penang in September 2025. This state championship is also an opportunity to gauge the potential of players for next year's Sabah Games, he added. In addition, he said they will hold the Table Tennis Clubs Championship, featuring between 30 and 40 clubs from Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei, which will offer prize money of RM10,000 to the winning clubs. On the development of table tennis, he said so far, so good, as Kota Kinabalu has about five training centres, which are enough to cater to training and development programmes. 'We run development programmes to produce coaches and umpires. Every year, we conduct a Level 1 coaching course recognised by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), while every two years we hold a Level 2 coaching course,' he said. To date, he said Sabah has produced one female national player who is based in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. 'We will try to select promising young players from the state championship, and we hope to get strong support from parents to let their children be based in Bukit Jalil. 'Once selected, the players will be relocated to study from Form 1 to 5 in Bukit Jalil, but parents won't let them go, that is our main challenge,' he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Spectator
3 days ago
- General
- Spectator
It seemed like the end of days: the eerie wasteland of 14th-century Europe
In the early 1370s, Louis I of Anjou, the second son of the French king, commissioned a vast series of tapestries, now on display at the Château d'Angers, representing the Book of Revelation. In the middle of the narrative is a group of men on horseback wearing distinctively English armour; one wears pheasant feathers in his helmet – another mark of English soldiery. As for the Apocalpyse itself, its horsemen were led by Edward III. Edward's 50-year reign dominated 14th-century England. But, as we see in Sceptred Isle, Helen Carr's gripping narrative account of the period, Edward himself was dominated by the dream of taking the French crown. It led him to launch two great invasions, one in 1346 and the other in 1359. It is not hard to understand why the French experience of English armies was something like the end of world. According to one chronicler: 'The English destroyed, burned and plundered many little towns, capturing or even killing the inhabitants.' Cernay was reduced to ashes. The people of Orly were massacred in their parish church. There were many Cernays and Orlys. But Edward failed to take Reims, where the kings of France had been crowned for centuries. He never attempted Paris. Between Edward's two invasions both countries – and the whole continent – were ravaged by another apocalyptic horror in the shape of the Black Death. In the space of a couple of years at the end of the 1340s it killed around half the population of Europe. In London, they buried 200 corpses a day; in St Albans there weren't enough living to bury the dead.
The South African
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
SABC finally pulls plug on 'Muvhango' after 28 years on air
After 28 years on air, the SABC has officially canned Muvhango , marking the end of the longest-running SABC2 soapie. Known for its compelling storytelling rooted in Tshivenda culture, Muvhango explored the clash between tradition and modern life. Muvhango debuted on SABC2 on 7 April 1997, and has survived many cancellation threats over the years. The show became a household name, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats for years. It introduced unforgettable characters like Edward, Doobsie, Chief Azwindini, Thandaza, James and the iconic Mukwevho royal family. Following much speculation about its future, Word of Mouth Productions and SABC2 confirmed the show's end in a joint statement. ' Muvhango gave an opportunity to an ignored language that has become one of the most celebrated languages in South Africa now. It has been a privilege and an honour to create moments on television where the marginalised languages were at the centre of them all,' says Muvhango creator and executive producer Duma Ndlovu. Acting group executive for video entertainment Lala Tuku added: 'For almost 30 years, Muvhango has been a pillar of SABC2's programming and a beloved part of South African television history. More than just a drama, Muvhango has been the champion of language, culture, identity and national pride; inspiring, entertaining, educating and uniting audiences across South Africa. 'As the television landscape continues to evolve, SABC2 looks forward to ushering in a new era of storytelling. One that builds on this incredible legacy by continuing to reflect the rich tapestry of South African life.' Muvhango's final episode will air on 8 August 2025 at 21:00. Pending official confirmation from the SABC, Pimville Queens is believed to replace the show starting on 11 August at 21:00. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
SABC bids farewell to 'Muvhango'
After 28 years on air, SABC2 and Word of Mouth Productions have announced the conclusion of the soapie Muvhango. The brainchild of Duma ka Ndlovu, Muvhango made its debut on SABC2 on April 7 1997, bringing to life much-loved characters such as Edward, Catherine, Doobsie, Doris, Chief Azwindini, Thandaza, James, Mulalo, KK and the Royal family, who all became household names. The final broadcast of Muvhango will take place on August 8 at 9pm. The longtime soapie will apparently be replaced by Pimville Queens, which will air from August 11 at 9pm, though the SABC has not confirmed this. The soapie was introduced at a pivotal time when South Africa was transitioning from apartheid to becoming a democratic society, and most vernacular dramas at the time were in the majority dialects. Tshivenda was seen as a minority language, and the show was a vehicle to showcase the culture. Over its nearly three-decade run, it has introduced a range of memorable storylines that have impacted viewers. Muvhango creator and executive producer Duma ka Ndlovu said: ' Muvhango gave an opportunity to an ignored language that has become one of the most celebrated languages in South Africa now. It has been a privilege and an honour to create moments on television, where marginalised languages were at the centre of it all.' Acting group executive for video entertainment Lala Tuku added: 'For almost 30 years, Muvhango has been a pillar of SABC2's programming and a beloved part of South African television history. More than just a drama, Muvhango has been the champion of language, culture, identity and national pride — inspiring, entertaining, educating and uniting audiences across South Africa. 'As the television landscape continues to evolve, SABC2 looks forward to ushering in a new era of storytelling, one that builds on this incredible legacy by continuing to reflect the rich tapestry of South African life.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Brit boy dies after he's found unresponsive in pool on family holiday
Little Edward James Watson Massey, four, from Co Down, tragically died after he was found unresponsive in a pool during a family holiday to the Spanish island of Tenerife A four-year-old British boy who was found dead in a swimming pool during a family holiday to Tenerife has been pictured for the first time. Little Edward James Watson Massey, from Co Down, in Northern Ireland, was found unresponsive in the pool in the popular San Miguel de Abona location in the south of the island on May 22. A death notice for the boy said he is survived by father Richard, mother Joanne as well as sister "and best friend" Victoria. The notice added Edward would be "greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all his friends" and said: "He will be cherished in our hearts forever. Our lives will never be the same without him." According to a post on the website of the Canary Islands Government's Emergency and Security Co-ordination, it received an alert on Thursday reporting that a child had been rescued from a hotel pool by a lifeguard and was in cardiac arrest. A nurse assisted the caller to locate a defibrillator and begin resuscitation procedures. This was carried out by first responders in the area and other individuals identified as physicians. Two ambulances and a helicopter were despatched but the resuscitation procedures were unsuccessful and little Edward was pronounced dead. Funeral arrangements are being organised for the young boy. Two advanced life support ambulances as well as a medical helicopter were despatched to the site with CPR attempts continuing. Spanish broadcaster Telecinco said: "The child died after failing to recover from a cardiorespiratory arrest following a rescue from a hotel pool." A UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office told The Sun: "We are supporting the family of a British child who has died in Spain, and are in contact with the local authorities." Tragically, a different British toddler died after drowning in a pool at a holiday park in Greece. The three-year-old tot was found dead in a Tsilivi swimming pool with ambulances being called to the Greek island of Zakynthos where the British family was staying. A spokesperson for the government said they had been liaising with local authorities. They previously said: "We are providing consular support to the family of a British child who has died in Greece and are in contact with the local authorities." The Greek state broadcaster ERT reported the toddler had been with his mum, two aunts and grandparents who were renting a villa when he died. The child reportedly entered the pool while other family members, who were inside the villa at the time, had been preparing to go out for lunch.
