Day: October 12, 2024

Malaysian professional singles shuttler, Lee Zii Jia missed the chance to defend his title at the 2024 Arctic Open after being knocked out in the quarterfinals last night. In the tie match at Energia Arena, Vantaa, Finland, the world number four was no match for Japan’s Koki Watanabe, losing 15-21, 21-13, 12-21 in 66 minutes. The result marked Zii Jia’s third defeat in three meetings against Watanabe. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah advanced to the semifinals after defeating Taiwan’s Chang Ching Hui-Yang Ching Tun 21-8, 21-18 in just 32 minutes. Pearly-Thinaah will face a tough fight

National Sports Day (HSN) is the best platform to strengthen unity and solidarity through the involvement of various races and communities while promoting an active lifestyle and healthy culture, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said efforts to empower the people must be enhanced, especially to ensure that the younger generation remains fit and healthy in the context of Malaysia MADANI, as well as to elevate sports to a higher level. “National Sports Day demonstrates the government’s commitment to recognising the importance of sports in shaping a fit, productive and united society. It has been made a

More than 13,700 people joined in the Labuan-level celebration of National Sports Day (HSN) today, participating in over 30 sports programmes designed to promote fitness, unity and a sense of community. The event began early, with the first programme, aerobics, kicking off at the Labuan International Sports Complex (LISC) at 6am. Labuan Youth and Sports Department director Mahanum Fauzi said the day continued with a series of engaging activities, including the 30km Kayuhan Santai MADANI (relaxed cycling event), a 5km Run for the Nation and a 3km MADANI Happy Walk. ‘These events drew participants from various walks of life, reflecting