Sports

PUTRAJAYA, The decision on whether sepak takraw will be reinstated as a core sport or not will be known after the 2024 Olympics in Paris concludes, says Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh. Hannah said that the decision will be determined by the National Sports Council (NSC), which is currently focused on preparing for the global sports event which is set to begin from Friday until Aug 11. “The decision will be made within this year and as soon as possible after the Olympics. We understand sepak takraw is very popular among communities both urban and rural, evidenced by

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Local Airlines have been urged to offer affordable ticket prices from the peninsula to Sarawak in conjunction with the Malaysia Games (SUKMA XX1) hosted by Sarawak from Aug 17 to 24. Johor state Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said such an initiative would enable supporters and sports fans to travel and watch the SUKMA which is the biggest sporting event in the country. ‘If sports tourism packages are offered, it can give a positive economic impact to Sarawak. However, we also hope there will be no flight delays because it has

KUALA LUMPUR, Nabil Iman Sharizan Azrol and Najwa Zara Mohd Fakhrur Razi have emerged as champions for the men’s and women’s Under-19 categories of the CIMB National Junior Circuit 2nd Leg 2024 at Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) Kompleks Astaka MBPJ, Petaling Jaya today. Nabil Iman, representing Perlis, took 32 minutes to beat Erwin Kros Christopher of Kuala Lumpur 12-10, 11-9, 11-4, avenging his loss in Erwin’s hands in the final of the South East Asian Junior Squash Championship in Bangkok, Thailand last May. ‘I played my best because during training I would usually lose to him (Erwin). So,

SEPANG, National shooter Johnathan Wong Guanjie aims to make it to the 10 metre (m) air pistol final when he makes his second appearance at the Olympic Games in Paris that begins on Saturday. He said he has to ensure each shot is on target and collect more than 579 points, a score that may help him qualify for the final. “Personally, I aim to beat my season personal best of 579 recorded at the Denmark Shooting Open. “We will see as I can determine (what will happen) and I will use whatever chance I have to get the best

KUALA TERENGGANU, Supporters of the Terengganu FC (TFC) squad may no longer see imported Croatian striker Ivan Mamut in action for the rest of this season. TFC head coach Tomislav Steinbruckner has hinted at the possibility of releasing the 26-year-old player during the second transfer window due to his persistent injury problems. Steinbruckner said he could not wait any longer considering the long league season ahead and the many matches still to be played. “Now Ivan has been out for six months. We don’t know. He has tried light training but still felt some pain … scared to start. “I