More than 4.5 million people participated in a diverse array of sports and recreational activities across the nation in celebration of National Sports Day (HSN) 2024, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. Since its introduction in 2015, HSN has aimed to cultivate a vibrant sports culture within the community, promoting active and healthy lifestyles that contribute to a sports-oriented nation. ‘While HSN is celebrated annually as a highlight, our goal is to encourage the public to engage in sports consistently to maintain their health and well-being. With 103 officially recognised sports, there is something for everyone, ensuring that all

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

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

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

Despite having to endure pain to reach the finish line of the Malaysian Ironman Championship due to being hit by a fallen tree branch, Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman managed to finish his maiden participation in more than 13 hours. Syed Saddiq, 31, who is also the former Youth and Sports Minister, managed to complete all three disciplines, namely swimming for 3.8 kilometres (km), cycling for 180km and running for 42.2km. “Prior to the incident, heavy rain and thunderstorm had caused the tree to fall and block the entire road… At that time, I was doing

National shot put thrower Nani Sahirah Maryata stole the limelight when she once again broke her own women’s national shot put record at the Perlis Open Athletics Championships today. During the action at the Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium, the 22-year-old’s energetic throw of 15.39 metres (m) surpassed the old record of 15.22m set last year at the Perak Open Athletics Championships. The result saw Nani Sahirah sweep the gold medal without much difficulty while the silver and bronze medals went to Nurrul Ainin Syauqina M. Nor Azhar (13m) and Norliyana Kamardudin (11.20m) respectively. Commenting on her performance, the Kuantan, Pahang-born