Category: Sport

NATIONAL cycling veteran Mohd Elmi Jumari suffered a significant setback last year after crashing during the 2024 Le Tour de Langkawi. He is now fully focused on making a strong comeback by targeting victory in the opening stage around Langkawi Island this Sunday. Elmi has even postponed a scheduled finger surgery to ensure he can… Continue reading National cyclist Elmi targets stage one win at Le Tour de Langkawi

THE 2025 Community Sports League championship will serve as the thrilling climax to a highly successful grassroots tournament. This year’s league has attracted a remarkable 63,519 participants from across the nation since its commencement in May. The Ministry of Youth and Sports confirmed the championship focuses on four core sports: table tennis, netball, sepak takraw,… Continue reading Community Sports League draws 63,519 participants, identifies new talents

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan Real Warriors head coach E. Elavarasan is optimistic that his team can secure a victory against Brunei DPMM in their Super League encounter at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium tomorrow evening. Elavarasan confirmed that several tactical changes will be implemented to strengthen the squad following their recent defeat to PDRM FC. “We… Continue reading TRW coach targets full points in away Super League clash with Brunei DPMM

JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM player Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi has made Malaysian football history by becoming the first local player nominated for the AFC Player of the Year award. The Asian Football Confederation confirmed the winger is one of three finalists for the prestigious continental honour. Arif Aiman will compete against Qatar’s Akram Afif, the 2023… Continue reading Arif Aiman makes history as first Malaysian nominated for AFC Player of the Year

WORLD number one Carlos Alcaraz overcame a foot injury scare to defeat Argentina’s Sebastian Baez 6-4 6-2 on his Tokyo Open debut. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who reclaimed the top ranking after his U.S. Open victory, called a medical timeout at 2-2 in the opening set after jarring his left foot. Alcaraz returned to the court… Continue reading Carlos Alcaraz overcomes foot injury scare to win Tokyo Open debut

LIVERPOOL’S 17-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha has signed his first professional contract with the Premier League club. The club announced the deal on Thursday without disclosing its specific financial details. British media reported that Ngumoha signed a contract until 2028, which is the maximum three-year term permitted for players under 18 by Football Association rules. Ngumoha… Continue reading Liverpool’s Rio Ngumoha signs first professional contract at 17

CHICHESTER CITY forward and former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar has died at the age of 21 after sustaining a significant brain injury during a match. The semi-professional club confirmed that Vigar passed away on Thursday morning following the incident in an Isthmian League game at Wingate & Finchley last Saturday. Vigar was placed in… Continue reading Former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar dies from match injury

BRYSON DECHAMBEAU views President Donald Trump as a key motivational figure for the United States team at the 45th Ryder Cup, while expressing a strong desire to compete against Europe’s Rory McIlroy. The two-time US Open champion is eagerly anticipating Trump’s attendance during Friday’s opening matches between the American squad and the European holders at… Continue reading DeChambeau eyes McIlroy Ryder Cup clash, praises Trump’s influence

ASTON VILLA secured a much-needed 1-0 victory over Bologna to begin their Europa League campaign on a positive note. The win ended a five-match winless streak in the Premier League for Unai Emery’s side, who are considered pre-tournament favourites. Captain John McGinn scored the decisive goal with a low shot from the edge of the… Continue reading Aston Villa earn first win to launch Europa League bid, Rangers beaten

LEGENDARY Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez has called for Cuban sport to open up to the world to help recover its former glory. The only athlete to win five consecutive individual Olympic gold medals stated that sport on the communist-run island is currently going through a very difficult time. Lopez emphasised the need for the country… Continue reading Wrestling legend Mijain Lopez urges Cuba to open up sport to sponsors

NILAI: A total of 30 national karate athletes will compete in the 2025 WKF Karate 1-Series A Championship from October 3 to 5 at N9 Arena Nilai. Malaysia Karate Federation (MAKAF) president Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad stated the championship also serves as a selection platform for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand and the 2026… Continue reading 30 Malaysian karate exponents to compete in WKF Karate 1-Series A

MALAYSIAN men’s doubles pair Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal Nazri have been eliminated from the Korean Open badminton tournament. The world number 47 Malaysian combination lost their second-round match at the Suwon Gymnasium in Gyeonggi today. They were defeated by Japan’s former world champions Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi in straight games. The match… Continue reading Malaysian doubles pair Hon Jian-Haikal crash out of Korean Open

The countdown is on as 9Pickle and The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour Asia hosted the official media event for the inaugural PPA Tour Asia: Panas Malaysia Cup 2025, held at TopGlove Tower Auditorium Room & 9Pickle Setia Alam Championship Court. The highly anticipated tournament, set for 24 – 28 September 2025, will feature the… Continue reading Countdown to PPA Tour Asia: Panas Malaysia Cup 2025 begins

THE Youth and Sports Ministry has allocated nearly 2 million ringgit this year to support the career development of young national motorcycle racer Hakim Danish Ramli. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim stated that Hakim is a product of Sepang International Circuit’s talent development programme run by ZK Racing. He explained that… Continue reading Youth and Sports Ministry backs Hakim Danish with RM2 million funding

FORMER England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes he would not be alive today without his wife Coleen’s intervention for his alcohol addiction. The 39-year-old United record goalscorer confessed he had struggled massively with drinking throughout his playing career. Rooney admitted he would often drink continuously for two full days at a time. He… Continue reading Wayne Rooney credits wife Coleen for saving him from alcohol addiction

TWO Malaysian mixed doubles pairs have successfully advanced to the quarter-finals of the Korea Open badminton tournament. The national duo of Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai, seeded fifth, secured their last-eight spot with a convincing victory. They defeated China’s Gao Jia Xuan and Wu Meng Ying in straight games, winning 21-16, 21-13 in… Continue reading Two Malaysian mixed pairs advance to Korea Open quarter-finals

SELANGOR FC earned their first victory in the 2025/2026 ASEAN Club Championship Group A with a commanding 4-2 win against Singapore’s Tampines Rovers at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium. The home side, known as the Red Giants, started the match aggressively and established an early two-goal advantage. Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim opened the scoring… Continue reading Faisal Halim brace leads Selangor to 4-2 win over Tampines Rovers

THE Malaysian national futsal team has officially qualified for the 2026 Futsal Asian Cup Finals in Jakarta following their final Group G qualifying match. Malaysia’s qualification was confirmed despite a 4-0 defeat to thirteen-time champions Iran at the SUKPA Indoor Stadium. Iran opened the scoring in the fourth minute through a goal from Mehdi Mehdikhani.… Continue reading Malaysia qualify for 2026 Futsal Asian Cup despite 4-0 loss to Iran

JULIAN ALVAREZ delivered a stunning hat-trick to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory for Atletico Madrid against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. The Argentine striker had given Atletico an early lead before the visitors fought back to go 2-1 ahead in the second half. Alvarez then scored twice in the closing stages to complete his treble… Continue reading Julian Alvarez hat-trick seals thrilling 3-2 win for Atletico Madrid

ANTONY’S late goal denied Nottingham Forest a winning return to European football as Real Betis grabbed a 2-2 draw in their Europa League opener on Wednesday, while Roma won at Nice. Forest, managed by Ange Postecoglou who won the tournament with Tottenham last season, are playing in Europe for the first time in 30 years.… Continue reading Nottingham Forest denied Europa League win by Antony’s late Betis goal

AUSTRALIA won the mixed relay at the cycling world championships in Kigali on Wednesday after edging France and Switzerland in a nail-biting finale. The Australian men Luke Plapp, Michael Matthews and Jay Vine were on their feet cheering as Felicity Wilson-Haffenden, Brodie Chapman and Amanda Spratt raced up the last hill of the closing leg… Continue reading Australia win tense cycling mixed relay world title in Kigali

ASTON VILLA manager Unai Emery stated that the sudden departure of his long-time ally Monchi will not impact his own future at the Premier League club. Monchi, who previously worked with Emery at Sevilla, left his position as Villa’s president of football operations this week. The club swiftly appointed former Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto… Continue reading Unai Emery says Monchi exit changes nothing for him at Aston Villa

RYDER CUP organisers have issued a delay warning to spectators ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned attendance on the opening day of the biennial golf event. The 45th edition of the tournament between the United States and holders Europe begins on Friday at Bethpage Black, with Trump expected among a crowd exceeding 50,000 people.… Continue reading Trump’s Ryder Cup visit prompts delay warning and enhanced security

BARCELONA’S rebuilt Camp Nou stadium remains closed ten months past its scheduled reopening date amid ongoing reconstruction chaos and safety concerns. The club initially planned to reopen their iconic ground in November 2024 for their 125th anniversary celebrations after closing it in May 2023 for renovations. Multiple deadlines have passed including targets in spring 2025… Continue reading Barcelona’s Camp Nou reopening delayed again over safety concerns

MALAYSIA’s campaign suffered early setbacks as two more representatives were eliminated in the first round. National men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao and women’s singles player Goh Jin Wei both failed to advance beyond their opening matches. In the meantime, national men’s singles shuttler Justin Hoh will take on top seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark… Continue reading Jun Hao and Jin Wei exit Korea Open 2025 in first round

YOUTH and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has confirmed that the national contingent’s total medal target for the 2025 Thailand SEA Games will be announced in detail during November. She explained that the medal target would be set according to the overall total rather than being broken down by colour. This target will be established after… Continue reading Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games medal target to be announced in November

JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM (JDT) are fully aware of the challenge as they face Bangkok United tomorrow in the ASEAN Club Championship at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. Head coach Xisco Munoz stressed the need for focus and consistency ahead of the crucial match. Munoz said that although his team’s morale was boosted by the recent 8-0 victory… Continue reading JDT coach Munoz stresses focus and consistency for Bangkok United clash

WORLD number one Carlos Alcaraz stated on Wednesday that he must prepare for a new and improved Jannik Sinner following his victory over his great rival in the US Open final. Italy’s Sinner conceded he needed to overhaul his “predictable” game after losing to Alcaraz in New York earlier this month, marking the latest in… Continue reading Alcaraz expects Sinner to improve after US Open final defeat

KUALA LUMPUR: National mixed doubles pairs Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie and Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien have both advanced to the round of 16 at the Korea Open 2025. The fifth-seeded pair of Goh and Shevon secured a commanding 21-9, 22-20 victory over Indonesia’s Adnan Maulana and Indah Cahya Sari Jamil in just 33… Continue reading Soon Huat-Shevon lead Malaysian charge into Korea Open last 16

YOUNG Malaysian rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli will make his Moto3 World Championship debut with a wildcard entry at the 2025 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The event will take place at the Sepang International Circuit from October 24 to 26. Sepang International Circuit chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif described this milestone as the pinnacle… Continue reading Hakim Danish to make Moto3 debut at 2025 Malaysian MotoGP