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The Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
ASTAF: Hatyai Safe for Thai King's Cup Sepaktakraw
THE 38th Thai King's Cup in Hatyai remains safe, peaceful and fully under control, the Asian Sepaktakraw Federation (ASTAF) said today following concerns over regional security. ASTAF president Datuk Abdul Halim Kader said the situation in Hatyai is unaffected by the recent military skirmishes near the Thailand-Cambodia border, which is more than 900 kilometres from the tournament venue. 'We encourage all participants, especially Malaysian and Singaporean fans, to proceed with their travel plans confidently and join us in rallying behind Team Malaysia and Team Singapore as they compete at the pinnacle of international sepak takraw,' he said in an advisory today. Abdul Halim said Thai authorities have also reinforced security at all official accommodations and the tournament venue at the Hatyai Hall inside Central Hatyai Shopping Mall, with additional personnel deployed. As part of precautionary measures, he also said all 18 participating national teams have been advised to remain vigilant and return to their official hotels immediately following each match to ensure smooth tournament operations and safety. It was reported yesterday that a Thai civilian was killed and three others, including a five-year-old child, were seriously injured following a clash between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed border area early Thursday. The two Southeast Asian neighbours have been disputing an 817-km undemarcated border for decades, which continues to sour diplomatic ties- BERNAMA
Borneo Post
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
S'wak divers power M'sia over regional rivals
Malaysian divers raise their hands in jubilation in Singapore as Shi Yang (second left, front row) looks on. KUCHING (June 30): Sarawak's diving talents made waves on the regional stage, powering Malaysia to the top of the medal standings at the 47th Southeast Asian Age Group Diving Championships. Young divers from Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia vied for regional honours at Singapore's OCBC Aquatic Centre from June 27-29. Malaysia emerged as overall champions with a commanding tally of 13 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze medals. Eight divers from Sarawak delivered a stellar performance, contributing seven gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals which was more than half of Malaysia's total gold medal haul. Leading the charge was Cecelia Olivia Christopher Leoneil who bagged four medals in Group B. She claimed gold in the platform synchronised event, silver in both the 3m springboard and individual platform, and bronze in the 1m springboard. It was a testament to her consistency and versatility across events. In the senior boys' Group A category, Jared Aiden Harold added a gold in platform and a silver in the 3m springboard while Muhd Lutfir Rahman Mohd Razak earned a silver in the 1m springboard. Sisters Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi and Nur Aryna Balqis Affendi were also standout performers. Nurul Farisya struck gold in the Group A synchronised platform and silver in the individual platform, while younger sister Nur Aryna dominated Group C with two golds in the platform and 3m springboard. Sarawak divers also won two events in girls' Group C with Fabiana Anderianna Brook winning in the platform and Nur Ikmas Ikeram in the 1m springboard. Siti Nurul Jannah Malik rounded off Sarawak's impressive show with a bronze in the 1m springboard. Sarawak head coach Shi Yang was thrilled with the promising display from his young charges. 'I'm really happy our divers can achieve amazing results especially Nur Aryna Balqis and Fabiana Anderianna as both young divers obtained the same score in the same event to collect two golds for Team Malaysia. 'I hope and wish that all Sarawak divers can continue to pay more passion and work hard in their training to achieve more success in the future and always remember our battle cry and motto: 'Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban' (Still Alive, Fight to the End),' he exclaimed. athletes diving medals sports
Sinar Daily
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Sinar Daily
Game on: Malaysia gears up to host World Pickleball Championship
As fans gear up for five days of intense rallies, stunning upsets, and local pride, all eyes will be on Colin Wong and Team Malaysia to lead the charge. By DANIAL HAKIM 14 Jun 2025 03:00pm The 2024 World Pickleball Championship Grand Finals in Hoi An, Vietnam. Photo courtesy of World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series. PICKLEBALL fever is about to hit new heights as Malaysia gets ready to host the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series for the first time in the nation's for July 16–20 2025, the international showdown will see elite players from across the globe gather at The Pickle Grounds atop One World Hotel—and at the heart of it all is Malaysian pickleball star, Colin WPC Asia Grand Slam: Malaysia 2025 is not any ordinary international tournament as it marks a milestone moment for Southeast Asia's growing pickleball event is expected to draw more than 1,000 competitors from 17 countries, battling it out for a prize pool worth RM120,000. One of the brightest names on the court is Colin Wong, Malaysia's top pickleball athlete and a former gold medallist at WPC India 2024. Wong is set to lead the national team in what is shaping up to be the most competitive edition of the series the fray is Vietnamese pickleball ace Nguyễn Anh Thắng, a Facolos-sponsored athlete and current Top 3 WPC Asia player in the 35+ age is tipped to be one of the international stars to watch, promising exciting showdowns as the competition unfolds. Malaysian pickleball star, Colin Wong (left) are names to watch throughout the pickleball series alongside Vietnamese pickleball ace Nguyễn Anh Thắng (right). Photo courtesy of World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series. Backed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the WPC Asia Grand Slam underscores national efforts to attract international sporting events, putting Malaysia firmly on the map of the global pickleball its launch in 2019, the WPC Series has evolved into the most recognised competition in the sport, hosting over 80 events across 15 countries and four far, more than 60,000 registered players have participated, making it the largest global tournament of its WPC's integrated ranking system powered by Pickleball Global, tracks performance data through thousands of match results, creating a comprehensive leaderboard that blends both WPC and Global Pickleball Rankings (GPR).This tracking system allows amateurs and pros alike to compete under one umbrella, pushing the game to greater WPC Asia Grand Slam: Malaysia 2025 signals the sport's shift from niche to mainstream in this region, hinting at grander prospects beyond the horizon. More Like This
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
M'sia gears up for World Corporate Golf Challenge
OFFERING corporate Malaysia a unique platform to strengthen its internal and external relationships through golf, the prestigious World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) Malaysia 2025 was officially launched on Wednesday in a grand ceremony at the Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort Ballroom in Shah Alam, Selangor. Graced by the presence of the Raja Muda of Selangor and Royal Patron of WCGC Malaysia Tengku Amir Shah, the launch sets the stage for an exciting series where business and sport converge on the greens. The WCGC Malaysia 2025 will feature four preliminary legs played at four of the Klang Valley's top golf courses from May to August, culminating at the national final at Kota Permai Golf & Country Club on Sept 25, 2025. The champions of the national final will represent Malaysia and their companies at the WCGC World Final in Shanghai, China, from October 19-23, 2025, in an environment that fosters sporting talent and, above all, international networking. 'Selangor, with its world-class golf courses, strategic location, and vibrant economy, is the perfect backdrop to welcome corporate leaders from across the nation and around the world,' WCGC Malaysia advisor Haji Mohd Salim Mohamed Sain said. 'Through this event, we aim to promote tourism, showcase our hospitality, and reinforce Malaysia's status as a destination for high-level business and sporting events in the near future'. Adding to the celebratory mood at the launch event was a proud acknowledgment of Team Malaysia's remarkable third-place finish at the WCGC World Finals in Haikou, China, last year. The team comprising Lee Robert, Anushka Gayan, Ang Khai Phang, and Kong Tuck Keat were applauded for their outstanding performance, continuing Malaysia's strong showing on the global stage. WCGC MALAYSIA 2025 SCHEDULE May 22, 2025 Seri Selangor Golf Club RM495 per person Jun 24, 2025 Tropicana Golf & Country Resort RM595pp Jul 22, 2025 Glenmarie Golf & Country Club RM595pp Aug 21, 2025 Templer Park Country Club RM495pp Sep 25, 2025 Kota Permai Golf & Country Club National Final (by-invitation).
