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Borneo Post
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Sarawak MSSM divers exceed expectations
Shi (sixth right, back row) celebrates the amazing achievement with the Sarawak divers and officials. KUCHING (May 31): Sarawak's young divers are charting a bold new course toward international waters after dominating the Malaysian School Sports Council (MSSM) diving championship. Held from May 24-28 at the Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) Arena Larkin Aquatic Centre, the event saw Sarawak rise to the top of the national diving scene with a commanding medal haul of nine golds, two silvers and six bronzes. The victory was hard-earned against stiff competition, with Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur finishing second with two golds, four silvers and two bronze medals while Selangor were placed third with one gold, three silvers and one bronze. Other teams in contention included Sabah, Penang, Johor, Perlis, Perak and Federal Territory of Labuan. Despite the strong field, it was Sarawak's consistent excellence across all age categories that set them apart from the rest of the teams. In the Boys' Under-18 division, Muhammad Lutfir Rahman struck gold in the 1m springboard and added a silver in the 3m springboard, while teammate Soh Tze Kang delivered another gold in the 3m springboard. In the Girls' Under-18 category, Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi secured a silver in the 3m springboard event. The winning momentum continued in the Under-15 category, with Brayden Wong claiming gold in the 3m springboard and bronze in the 1m springboard. On the girls' side, Cecelia Olivia dominated with double golds in both the 1m and 3m springboard, while Nur Ikmas Darwisyah contributed two bronze medals. Sarawak's youngest divers also made their mark. In the Boys' Under-12 division, Muhammad Hijri Rayyan captured gold in the 1m and bronze in the 3m springboard, while Awang Sharzan Zaqwan earned gold in the 3m and bronze in the 1m. For the Under-12 girls, Nur Aryna Balqis emerged as a double gold medallist in the 1m and 3m springboar, while Izara Leanne Sufeeya delivered strong fourth-place finishes in both events. To Sarawak head coach Shi Yang, the MSSM results exceeded all expectations. 'I didn't expect that we could win many gold medals and we were all very surprised. 'Our divers gave an outstanding performance by showing mental strength, great technique and resilience under pressure,' he added. However, the coach from China was quick to shift focus towards what lies ahead. 'This victory is just the beginning. Now we are preparing for the SEA Age Group Championships in Singapore. 'That will be our next big test. After that, we're building towards Sukma 2026 in Selangor. Agi Idup, Agi Ngelaban (As long as we live, we fight),' he stressed. diving Malaysian School Sports Council sports
Borneo Post
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Miri lauds 86 swimmers for exploits in 2024
Lee (centre) gives the thumbs up as award recipients look on. MIRI (May 11): A total of 86 swimmers here were honoured for outstanding performances in 2024. Transport Minister and Senadin assemblyman Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin officiated a ceremony to award incentives held at the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Senadin branch. 'Your achievements bring pride not only to your families and coaches but to Miri and Sarawak as a whole,' he said. Sports such as swimming, he added, play a vital role in developing resilience, teamwork and focus among youths. The awards were given out to swimmers who did well in key events last year including the Sukma XXI, SEA Age Group Championships and 60th Malaysia Invitational Age Group (MIAG) Championships. Four of the 86 were para swimmers. Lee also commended Miri Amateur Swimming Association (Masa) for its efforts in nurturing swimming talent in Miri over the years. 'I have witnessed Masa grow into a dynamic and effective sports body. Your dedication deserves our full recognition and support,' he remarked. The minister announced a RM20,000 allocation to Masa to support its training and development programmes. Meanwhile, Masa vice president Amy Ting Ling Ling expressed pride in the swimmers. 'We are seeing steady improvement year after year and I truly believe we have a bright future ahead,' she said. award incentives Lee Kim Shin swimmers
