29-07-2025
Sabah karatekas fight to stand top at Bukit Jalil
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025
By: GL Oh Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Karate Association (SKA) were crowned overall champions in the karate event at the National Martial Arts Championship held at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil over the weekend. They captured 11 gold, three silver and three bronze medals to top the medal tally, well ahead of second placed Selangor State Karate-do Association, who only managed four golds, two silvers and six bronze followed by Perak Karate-do with two golds, three silvers and two bronzes. The gold medal winners were Nur Rasyiqahfari'ah Razmi (Cadet Female Kata), Adlin Vince Viceroy @ Irwan (Cadet Male Kata), Danish Rayyan Rajis (Cadet Male Kumite -52kg), Al Zovqinz Zurizal (Cadet Male Kumite -63kg), Amirah Syahidah Azlan (Cadet Female Kumite +61kg), Nur Farhadylia Ershan Jr (Junior Female Kata), Nur Radhiah Fathiah Razmi (Junior Female Kumite -48kg), Muhammad Farish Danish Mohd Saidin (Junior Male Kumite -61kg), Audrey Adreana Baking (Junior Female Kumite -59kg), Nurul Afqatul Khairiyah Jahari (Junior Female Kumite -66kg) and Mickail Zaquan Zurizal (Junior Male Kumite -68kg). Silver medals delivered by Dezzie Chell Davis (Cadet Female Kumite -47kg), Ryyen Ryee Gerrard Rojin (Junior Kata Men), . Putra Rayn Nazwan Heryzuan (Junior Kumite Men -55k), while the bronze medals from Gerrard Lady Gary (Kumite Men +70kg), Liew Ameera Jnita– Junior Kumite Women -53kg 3. Ivan Nicholas Chai (Kumite Men +76kg). SKA secretary general Julian Chin was overjoyed with the team's achievement despite not setting any target for them. 'It was a superb overall performance from the whole team. They took the advice and grabbed the opportunity to do their best and delivered the goods for Sabah. 'Their achievement is a clear indication that they are heading for a promising future. We need to plan ahead to improve them further so that we have a good pool of excellent athletes to solidify our position as a major force in the national karate arena,' 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.
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