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The Star
2 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Azeem faces SEA Games doubt as exams and NCAA commitments coincide
PETALING JAYA: The national athletics team are preparing for all possibilities in case sprint ace Mohd Azeem Fahmi is unable to compete at the SEA Games in Thailand this December. Head coach Manshahar Abd Jalil said he had been informed earlier of Azeem's situation due to a scheduling clash between his academic commitments and competitions with Auburn University.
The Star
2 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Sharmendran stays on as kumite coach for Thailand stint
PETALING JAYA: Former national karate exponent R. Sharmendran will continue to helm the kumite team for the SEA Games in Thailand this December. The four-time SEA Games champion was initially appointed as the national development team coach after retiring in 2023.
GMA Network
10 hours ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Norman Black to handle Gilas Pilipinas in 2025 SEA Games
Norman Black has been tapped to handle Gilas Pilipinas for the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The PBA website confirmed the development on Thursday. According to the update, the league's Board of Governors also approved a limited number of players to play in the biennial meet with the 50th season ongoing by then in December. Black steered the national team to gold in the 2011 SEA Games and was an assistant coach for Team Philippines in the 1990 Asian Games. The PBA, meanwhile, will hold some of its games in Bahrain in December. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
The Star
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Shock exit as Syafiq, Nurqayyum slip behind SEA Games rivals at worlds
Nurqayyum Nazmi Mohamad Nazim of Malaysia competes at the World Championships in Singapore. - AP PETALING JAYA: It was always going to be an uphill task for the Malaysian divers to get past the preliminary stage of the men's 3m springboard individual event at the World Championships. But what came as a surprise was the failure of divers Mohd Syafiq Puteh and Nurqayyum Nazmi Mohd Nazim to outperform even their SEA Games rivals from Singapore and Thailand during the preliminaries at OCBC Aquatic Centre in Singapore yesterday. Reigning SEA Games springbard champion Syafiq and Nurqayyum were placed 53rd and 54th respectively in the field of 65 participants. Seasoned campaigner Syafiq faltered in his final two dives, scoring only 36.75 and 40.25 points. His total of 310.55 was well short of the mark needed to break into the top 20 and advance. It was also a forgettable debut for World Junior Championship bronze medallist Nurqayyum who struggled to keep pace with the level of competition throughout. The 19-year-old, who was competing on a lower difficulty standard compared to Syafiq, finished with 303.55 points. Only the top 18 divers advance to the semi-finals. Technical director Yeoh Ken Nee did not expect the outcome. "The boys under-performed. They did not qualify if based on the Minimum Qualifying Score of 370," said Ken Nee. He said the long waiting time before each dive may have also affected the composure of the divers. "The waiting time was also longer than usual for this competition. "Nurqayyum is competing for the first time in the world championships but Syafiq has featured a few times but this time, he did badly. "We will sit down with the coaches and divers to understand more about the situation." Singaporean youngster Avvir Tham, only 20, finished a commendable 22nd with a total of 363.90 points. His teammate Max Lee, only 18, also showed hope for the future after placing 44th with a total of 32625 points. Even Thai Chawanwat Juntaphadawon finished way above with 29th position, amassing 357.00 points. It is certainly a confidence boost to Chawanwat as he gears up for the SEA Games in December at his own backyard. South Korea, who are Malaysia's rival at the Asian level, also managed to get both divers into the semi-finals stage under the charge of former national diver Bryan Nickson Lomas. Yi Jaegyeong and Shin Jung-whi finished 14th (384.10) and 17th (379.20) respectively.
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
NSC awaits MNCF's final plan for 2025 SEA Games cycling funding
THE National Sports Council (NSC) has yet to finalise funding for the national cycling team's 2025 SEA Games preparations, pending an official decision from the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF). NSC Director-General Jefri Ngadirin stated that MNCF's Council Members' Meeting this Saturday will determine the final plans, cyclist selection, and budget requirements. 'MNCF has shortlisted four cyclists each from TSG (Terengganu Cycling Team) and MPC (Malaysia Pro Cycling), plus one from the national team. Once confirmed, we'll discuss funding with NSC,' Jefri said after the 39th ASEAN Malaysian Women's Amateur Open Championship closing ceremony at Templer Park Country Club. When asked about MNCF's requested budget, Jefri emphasised that clarity in planning is crucial. 'Without a solid plan, funding decisions are difficult,' he added. Earlier, TSG and MPC warned they wouldn't release cyclists if their RM250,000 budget request was denied. NSC, however, ruled out additional funds for MNCF. - Bernama
