Category: Sports

SEPANG, National sprint champion Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi now sports a fresher look in conjunction with his debut appearance at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Gone is the long ‘mullet’ hairstyle; Muhammad Azeem has opted to sprint at the Stade de France with a new, shorter, and tidier hairstyle. The 20-year-old athlete joked that he might keep his new haircut if he achieves notable success at this Olympic Games. “This new hairstyle is to build up my confidence. Actually, I haven’t cut my hair for almost three years; previously, I stuck with the ‘mullet’, but this time it’s considered

PARIS, The Malaysian badminton squad created another major upset at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 when mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei beat world number two Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping of China this morning. Their 17-21, 21-15, 21-16 win in 70 minutes at Porte de La Chapelle Arena made the Malaysians Group D champions and promised them an easier path in the quarter-finals. After losing the first game, the world number nine Tang Jie-Ee Wei rocked the 8,000-strong crowd with a scintillating performance in the next two to clinch victory. In the quarter-final knockout stage, Tang Jie-Ee

KUCHING, In the passion to become the overall champion of the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA), Sarawak never set aside the importance of continuing to identify back-up athletes capable of representing the country at international level. Sarawak SUKMA chef de mission, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the 21st SUKMA can also be a yardstick to assess Sarawak’s ability to host events at a higher level, especially after it offered to host the SEA Games in 2027. “It is true that we want to be the overall champion (21st SUKMA) but we also want to see the continuation of sports development for

SEREMBAN, The Negeri Sembilan contingent is almost ready for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Sarawak, which will take place from Aug 17 to 24. State Youth and Sports Development Committee chairman Mustapha Nagoor said the 500-strong contingent is now in the ‘cooling down’ phase before leaving for Sarawak. “We’re almost there. All the teams have been playing a lot of friendly matches lately. Now, they are in the cooling down stage, resting and focusing more on mental preparation, technique, and so on. We don’t want them to suffer injuries at the last minute,” said Mustapha, who is also the chef

KUALA LUMPUR, National badminton great Datuk Lee Chong Wei has asked all parties to keep praying for and supporting the national contingent in their mission to bring glory to the country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The former national number one and winner of three Olympic silver medals hopes that with the continuous prayers and support of everyone, the national contingent can return home with the elusive gold medal. ‘Roaring spirit, burning passion, Team Malaysia! Come on everyone, Malaysia Boleh! The world’s biggest sports show is back! To all the athletes, give your best for the badge on your chest!