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KUCHING, The Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 in Sarawak is not just a platform for the media to report on sporting events but also a chance for them to narrate the spirit and culture of the local people. Datuk Abdullah Saidol, the Deputy Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit), said SUKMA 2024 will also serve as a platform for the media to get to know the communities and interesting places in Sarawak. “This SUKMA is different because the events will be held in nine divisions statewide. So take this opportunity to learn more

KUALA LUMPUR, The Paris Olympics mixed doubles badminton competition will proceed without any replacement or redraw following the withdrawal of Danish ace Mathias Christiansen, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) confirmed today. It said there is no provision in the Olympic Qualifying Regulations for a replacement pair to be elevated as Christiansen’s withdrawal did not significantly disrupt the initial draw. “The mixed doubles draw will now feature 15 pairs, with Group C consisting of three pairs,” it said in a statement today. The BWF said that Badminton Denmark had issued a statement earlier stating that Christiansen’s withdrawal was linked to unintentional

KUCHING, Sarawak will appeal to the SUKMA Supreme Council to ensure that the women’s sepak takraw team event continues to be held during the 21st edition of the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) next month. Sarawak Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said only five states have submitted their entries, which does not meet the competition’s six-state minimum requirement. “Tomorrow, the SUKMA Supreme Council will meet in Kuala Lumpur. I will submit an appeal to the council for the event (women’s sepak takraw team) to be held. If successful, then we will go back to

KUALA LUMPUR, Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin is disappointed with Kim Pan Gon’s sudden resignation as Harimau Malaya head coach yesterday. Hamidin said that this was because Pan Gon, who took over the reins of national team head coach in 2022, had previously said he was fully committed to seeing out his contract with Harimau Malaya until December 2025. “I want to thank Pan Gon because, in the two-and-a-half years he was with us, the national team’s ranking improved and Malaysia qualified on merit for the Asian Cup Finals after 42 years. His huge contribution

SIBU, Having five different venues for the men’s football competition won’t deter the fans from turning up to watch the matches during the Aug 17-24 Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, the state Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, said hardcore football fans will travel anywhere to watch and support their teams in action. ‘We know how football fans are… they will turn up at the stadium even during the wee hours to watch a match. So, there should be no problem having different venues during this 21st edition of SUKMA,’ he told reporters after inspecting the