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Free Malaysia Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Sarawak needs own ‘Bukit Jalil' for sports development, says Karim
Sarawak sports minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Sarawak Sports Complex in Petra Jaya is Malaysia's largest in size but lacks high-performance facilities. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Sarawak needs to establish its own sports complex similar to KL Sports City in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, to produce world-class athletes, says state sports minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Karim said such a sports complex must come complete with a high-performance centre which, he pointed out, was lacking at the Sarawak Sports Complex in Petra Jaya. While the Petra Jaya complex is Malaysia's largest in size, he said, it lacked high-performance facilities and a velodrome for track cycling, DayakDaily reported. 'In order to advance in sports, we must have our own 'Bukit Jalil'. Bukit Jalil already have a high-performance centre, and Sarawak must have one, too,' he was quoted as saying. Karim said proposals for such a centre to be set up in Sarawak were not new and had been floated years ago. He said the state government has been actively working towards that direction, visiting top-performing countries like Australia and South Korea to set a benchmark for Sarawak's future facilities. 'We are identifying the right elements to include in our high-performance centre so that it can truly elevate our athletes to the next level,' he said. Sarawak has produced some top Malaysian athletes over the years, including Olympic silver medallist diver Pandelela Rinong and two-time Paralympic gold medallist powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin.
The Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Pandelela eyes consistency
NATIONAL diving veteran Datuk Pandelela Rinong has emphasised the need to strengthen both physical and mental aspects to achieve greater consistency ahead of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this July. The 32-year-old athlete acknowledged the importance of maintaining optimum performance, particularly during the preparation period leading up to the prestigious tournament. 'There are a few things I need to improve – my physical and mental levels. I need to be more consistent,' she said when met after the medal presentation ceremony of the National Diving Selection Trial at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil today. Pandelela's best result at the World Aquatics Championships was winning the silver medal in the women's 10m synchronised platform event alongside former diver Datuk Leong Mun Yee at the 2019 edition in Gwangju, South Korea. In today's action, Pandelela lived up to expectations by clinching gold in the women's 10-metre platform event after amassing 270.20 points, ahead of backup diver Nur Eilisha Rania Muhammad Abrar Raj in second place (249.65 points) and Podium athlete Lee Yiat Qing in third (242.85 points). It was the first time Pandelela failed to surpass the minimum qualifying score (MQS) of 290 points set by the Malaysian Swimming Federation for senior divers, having cleared the mark twice previously. 'I already passed the MQS twice, so I've qualified for the World Championships. But I still wanted to compete today, so that training doesn't get too boring. 'The junior athletes have improved a lot – give them a year or two, and they'll be able to compete with me,' added the 2016 Rio Olympic silver medallist in the women's 10m synchronised platform. Pandelela also shared that she competed injury-free today, which puts her in a good position to prepare for the World Aquatics Championships, scheduled to be held from July 11 to Aug 3. Meanwhile, a surprise occurred in the men's 10m platform event as backup diver Elvis Priestly Clement claimed gold with a total of 375.50 points. The 18-year-old outperformed fellow backup diver Muhammad Anilrian Normatrud, who took silver with 350.50 points, while senior diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises had to settle for bronze with 350.40 points. MQS serves as the primary benchmark for determining which divers qualify to represent Malaysia in international tournaments, where each diver must surpass the required minimum score.
Borneo Post
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Pandelela eyes consistency ahead of 2025 World Aquatics Championships
Pandelela in action during the National Diving Selection Trial at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil today. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (May 11): National diving veteran Datuk Pandelela Rinong has emphasised the need to strengthen both physical and mental aspects to achieve greater consistency ahead of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this July. The 32-year-old athlete acknowledged the importance of maintaining optimum performance, particularly during the preparation period leading up to the prestigious tournament. 'There are a few things I need to improve – my physical and mental levels. I need to be more consistent,' she said when met after the medal presentation ceremony of the National Diving Selection Trial at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil today. Pandelela's best result at the World Aquatics Championships was winning the silver medal in the women's 10m synchronised platform event alongside former diver Datuk Leong Mun Yee at the 2019 edition in Gwangju, South Korea. In today's action, Pandelela lived up to expectations by clinching gold in the women's 10-metre platform event after amassing 270.20 points, ahead of backup diver Nur Eilisha Rania Muhammad Abrar Raj in second place (249.65 points) and Podium athlete Lee Yiat Qing in third (242.85 points). It was the first time Pandelela failed to surpass the minimum qualifying score (MQS) of 290 points set by the Malaysian Swimming Federation for senior divers, having cleared the mark twice previously. 'I already passed the MQS twice, so I've qualified for the World Championships. But I still wanted to compete today, so that training doesn't get too boring. 'The junior athletes have improved a lot – give them a year or two, and they'll be able to compete with me,' added the 2016 Rio Olympic silver medallist in the women's 10m synchronised platform. Pandelela also shared that she competed injury-free today, which puts her in a good position to prepare for the World Aquatics Championships, scheduled to be held from July 11 to Aug 3. Meanwhile, a surprise occurred in the men's 10m platform event as backup diver Elvis Priestly Clement claimed gold with a total of 375.50 points. The 18-year-old outperformed fellow backup diver Muhammad Anilrian Normatrud, who took silver with 350.50 points, while senior diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises had to settle for bronze with 350.40 points. MQS serves as the primary benchmark for determining which divers qualify to represent Malaysia in international tournaments, where each diver must surpass the required minimum score. – Bernama diving pandelela rinong sports World Aquatics Championships
New Straits Times
21-04-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Pandelela clears injury hurdle ahead of World trials
KUALA LUMPUR: Pandelela Rinong is expected to recover in time for next month's national diving trials, easing fears she might miss out. The two-time Olympic medallist suffered a tricep muscle strain during warm-up at the Diving World Cup in Windsor, Canada, two weeks ago, sparking concerns over her availability. But Malaysia Aquatics technical director Yeoh Ken Nee has confirmed the injury is not serious. "It's not really an injury, just a muscle strain," said Ken Nee. "She's been undergoing rehab and has rejoined the national team. We expect her to resume full training this week. "There's a strong possibility that she'll compete in the trials." The national trials will be held at the National Aquatics Centre in Bukit Jalil on May 9-11 and will decide the national squad for the World Championships in Singapore (July 11-Aug 3) and the Thailand Sea Games (Dec 7-19).
