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Sabahan is three times world beater
Published on: Monday, June 02, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 02, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Angie poses with her gold medal. Kota Kinabalu: It was a hat-trick of wins for Angie Yan Jia Chi as the Sabahan lass successfully defended her U23 World title in the wai kru event at the 2025 World Muaythai Championships held in Antalya, Turkey on Saturday. In the final, she proved her superiority with technical precision as she scored 9.60 points to edge her Filipina opponent Rhichein Yosorez by a margin of 0.1 points to take the title for the third time in a row. Last year, she won her second U23 title at the IFMA Senior World Championship held in Greece preceded by her maiden victory in Bangkok, Thailand a year earlier. She had previously also won two titles at the IFMA World Cup in Turkey and the World Combat Games in Riyadh in 2023. Her mother Sally Kuan, who has always been very supportive in her training, was present to accompany Angie at the championship to see her lifting the crown. She said her daughter's success in winning a gold medal for Malaysia proved the dedication and high spirit of the country's young athletes in the traditional art of Muaythai on the world stage. She also expressed her gratitude to Sabah Muaythai Association president Haji Nazri Abd Razak and the president of the Malaysian Muaythai Association Dato' Shahnaz Azmi for their support and joint efforts to promote the sport in the country. Meanwhile, Nazri congratulated Angie for the success and said her achievement proved that their developing programme is bearing fruit and hoped it will motivate more youth in the state to follow in her footsteps. 'Our programme has reached phase three in five years and with five world titles produced, we are certain many youth in Sabah will like to join us as pelapis (back-up) to follow the success story,' he said. He also made assurance that the discipline will be held in every competition organised by the State body and it is set to make its debut in this year's Sabah Games in Tawau. * 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
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3 days ago
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Historic outing for Sabah athletes
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: (From left) Alison, Shamry and Bernice. Kota Kinabalu: Seven Sabah Masters Athletics Association (Samas) athletes representing the country had a historic outing at the World Masters Games held in Chinese Taipei recently. They returned with a record eight gold, five silver and three bronze medals. Lucy Yong competing in the women's 65 category won three gold medals in the 100m, long jump and triple jump events, while Dr Alison Chew in the women's 40 category delivered two golds in the 100m and 400m hurdles as well as two bronzes in the 200m and 400m. The other gold medallists were Juliana Gumpil (women's 60) in pole vault, Bernice Lau Kam Mun (women's 50) in long jump and Datuk Abdul Mulok (men's 70) in pole vault. Juliana also won three silvers in the 80m hurdles, long jump and triple jump with the other silvers came from Shamry Mohd Ali (men's 55) in 100m hurdles and Charlie Lee (men's 65) in high jump, who also delivered one bronze in 100m. Advertisement Team leader Shamry, who is also Samas treasurer, was delighted with the number of medals won by the team. 'This is the most successful outing ever for both Malaysia Masters and Sabah Masters Athletics at a World Masters Games event. 'Our success has been greatly supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Sabah Sports Council. 'Credit also to our Masters athletes for their dedication and commitments to undergo rigorous training under the guidance of equally dedicated coaches and officials,' he said. He also said they were able to send a bigger squad this time due to cheaper airfare to Taipei. 'Another contributing factor to our success in winning so many medals this time is the affordability of travelling to Taipei, which is the closest World Masters Games (WMG) venue to Malaysia.' He hoped with the continued success story of Samas, more in the State will be encouraged to join them for training and competing in the future. 'Masters athletics is about providing competitive opportunities for adults aged 35 and above, allowing them to continue participating in and enjoying the sport well beyond the traditional athletic years —with a strong emphasis on lifelong fitness, health, and camaraderie,' he said. Meanwhile, Samas was represented by nine members and the other two were Joseph Latong and James Wong Thien Yin. * 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
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6 days ago
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AWP Martial Art crowned champions
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: All the winners and officials after the prize presentations. Kota Kinabalu: AWP Martial Art Academy were crowned overall champions in the Sabah Muaythai Heritage and Cultural Challenge 2025 held at the Revolution Combat Gym (State Muaythai Training Centre) in Penampang last weekend. They took home six golds to top the medal tally and the winners were Bella Shynella Javier (wai kru female 9-12), Jane Bernadett Japius (wai kry female 13-15), Addy Ardryga (wai kru male 13-15), Stanly Poong Chung Ann (wai kru male 16-20), Stacy Poong Dai Hee and Abby Arrysqa (mai muay female 15-20), Stanly Poong Chung Ann and Otniel Owen Neo (mai muay male 16-20). The runners-up spot went to Tambuakar Martial Art with one gold, four silver and two bronze medals followed by Revolution Muaythai Combat with one gold and three bronzes. A total of 44 athletes aged 9-20 took part in the competition initiated by State muaythai head coach Cyrille Dhillon Tahing and wai kru/mai muay coach Mardiana Maulana. It was organised by Sabah Muaythai Association in collaboration with Sabah Sports Council. Cyrille said the competition dedicated exclusively to the traditional and cultural disciplines of wai kru and mai muay, first to be held in the country, has provided the platform for these athletes to showcase their skills and also to have deeper respect for muaythai's rich heritage. Advertisement 'Unlike typical muaythai tournaments focused solely on combat, this competition highlighted the artistry, rhythm and ritual that form the cultural backbone of the sport. 'It was much more than a competition. It served as a vital platform for athlete development, helping young fighters build confidence, sharpen their skills, and strengthen their connection to their cultural roots. 'For many local youths, this was also their first experience performing in front of an audience, making it an invaluable step in their journey, especially as they prepare to represent Sabah at the upcoming Sabah Games 2025 (Saga), where wai kru and mai muay will be contested officially for the first time,' he said. He also said the competition played an important role in further strengthening Sabah's reputation in the two disciplines. 'Sabah Muaythai Association remains committed to developing young talents. Our strength in these disciplines is well-known. Our athletes have consistently excelled at national and international levels, achieving numerous medals and recognition. 'Their dedication has placed Sabah firmly on the map as a muaythai powerhouse and highlights the importance of us nurturing these unique cultural aspects of the sport.' The closing ceremony was officiated by Sabah Muaythai Association president Haji Nazri Abd Razak and also present was vice president Ahmad Ridwan Ghazali, as well as community leaders Kapitan David Chong, Cyril Liew and Chin Yuk Pin. * 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
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27-05-2025
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Sabah FA edge TOT United in MPFL match
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: The Sabah FA futsal team members. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah FA edged TOT United 3-2 in the Malaysian Premier Futsal League (MPFL) Division 1 tie held for the first time at Dewan Sri Putatan on Sunday. They took an early two-goal lead in the first half through import player Vitor Da Silva in the 6th minute before he added another in the 13th minute. The visitors were able to reduce the deficit four minutes into the second half with a free kick converted by Mulhim Muqri. However, Igor Paulo Silva was quick to restore the two-goal lead a minute later, but it lasted only three minutes as Nurasyraaf Mohamad was able to score his team's second goal. Despite the desperate attempts by TOT United to find the equaliser, Sabah FA were able to stand firm to collect the maximum points. The victory was Sabah FA's third in eight matches played. They are currently in fourth place with 10 points. Advertisement Their next match is at home against fifth place KL City FC on May 31 at Dewan Sri Putatan. Meanwhile, Sabah Football Association (Safa) president Datuk Shahelmey Yahya accompanied by Safa Futsal and Beach Football committee chairman Muhd Rafiuddin Gulistan was present to watch the match. * 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
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26-05-2025
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Five Sabahan karate officials pass their exams
Published on: Monday, May 26, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 26, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: SKA referee chairman Alex Lim (third left) poses with (from left) Choo, Christy, Anney, Cyril and Rayner. Kota Kinabalu: Five Sabahans have passed their respective examinations held during the recent National 43rd Senior and 33rd Under-14, Cadet and Junior Karate Championship held here recently. Cyril Oh, who was promoted to judge A, received his full licence. Meanwhile, Anney Henry gained promotion to kumite referee B status, Christy Gaibin to kumite judge A, Rayner Subinon to kumite judge B and kata judge B, while Choo Vui Leong retained his kata judge B and kumite referee A status. Sabah Karate Association secretary general Julian Chin congratulated all five for their achievement. He said it was a positive development as they need more qualified referees in the State and hope to see more taking up refereeing in the future. * 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
