27 Jul

The 19th edition of the World Pencak Silat Championship kicked off in style as the Malaysian silat contingent displayed a convincing performance in their respective opening matches in Ayer Keroh, Malacca today. Being the first silat exponent to set foot in the ring, Luqman Laji the fighter who hails from Keningau, Sabah displayed calmness throughout his match as he was able to attract the cheering crowd with his astounding combatting moves & skills. The Hanoi SEA Games bronze medallist collected 9,940 points to beat Muhd. Ali Saifullah Abdullah Md. Suhaimi from Brunei to secure a slot to the next stage. [caption id="attachment_177315" align="alignleft"...

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26 Jul

The 19th edition of the World Pencak Silat Championship official opened its curtains today in a grand manner as the opening ceremony was officiated by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd. Ali Mohd. Rustam. Speaking to a crowd of more than one thousand people, Mohd. Ali congratulated the Malaysian National Silat Federation (PESAKA) for successfully organizing the championship and raising the bars of the tournament to a higher level. He also conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the President of the International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT), Datuk Seri Prabowo Subianto who is also the acting Minister of Defense of Indonesia for choosing...

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20 Jul

The 2022 World Silat Championships promises an action-packed treat for fans at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh next week. A total of 40 countries will be vying for supremacy from July 26-31. India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, and the United States are among the nations that have confirmed their participation, said the Malaysian National Silat Federation (PESAKA) at a press conference today. President of PESAKA, Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Tan Sri Omardin said Malaysia are ready to stage the event for the international athletes to showcase their combating skills. "We welcome the silat exponents from 40...

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15 Apr

More than 100 Football Academies from across the country will be vying to qualify for the inaugural 'MILO Junior Champions League' scheduled in July and September this year. The qualifying rounds will kick-off with the maiden 'MILO Challenger Cup' scheduled at the JSA Arena, a multimillion Sports and F&B hub located in Setia Alam in Shah Alam from May 14-16. [caption id="attachment_177296" align="alignleft" width="300"] Players from JSA Sports Academy will be vying to acquire the inaugural 2022 MILO Challenger Cup along with their competitors.[/caption] The tournament will consist of five age-group categories - Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14 and Under-17. The top 12...

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20 Feb

Kajang United BC players hit purple patch and clinched the AEON Credit Purple League Junior 2021/2022 (ACPLJ) title by securing the most points overall (176-122) during the grand finale of the tournament today in Cyberjaya. Kajang United BC’s mixed doubles pair of Chua Jin Yang – Dylyvya Saha did not have to lift their rackets in the first game after being awarded a walkover by Ayer Hitam BC. [caption id="attachment_177291" align="alignright" width="300"] Kajang United BC players celebrating their Under-18 title victory with Malaysia Purple League's Chief Operating Officer, Ho Khek Mong (on the left) and AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad's Managing Director,...

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18 Feb

Pressure is mounting in their respective camps as teams make their final preparations for the AEON Credit Purple League Junior 2021/2022 (ACPLJ) Grand Finals which is schedule to take place this weekend. The draw was hosted at the Malaysia Purple League (MPL) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur last week with team managers joining the proceedings remotely. The result of the draw saw 4 teams receiving a favourable draw and automatically qualifying for the quarterfinals of the final leg while the remaining 8 teams will battle it out in the first round to meet the 4 teams in quarterfinals. [caption id="attachment_177287" align="alignright" width="300"] COO of...

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13 Feb

The 2022 Johor Close Badminton Championship once again lived up to its top billing with aspiring shuttlers producing scintillating performances on the final day of the competition at the NS Sport Hall in Gelang Patah here today. [caption id="attachment_177275" align="alignright" width="300"] (From the right) Johor Badminton Association President , Mat Rasid Jahlil , MSNJ Youth and Sports Officer , Mohd Syafiq Hassan sharing a light moment with the winners from the Under-16 Girls Singles category during the 2022 Johor Close Championship's closing ceremony.[/caption] It was a massive success of the organiser's - Johor Badminton Association (JBA), who provided the opportunity for these young...

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12 Feb

The 2022 Johor Close Badminton Champion is building up to a dramatic climax at the NS Sport Hall in Gelang Patah here tomorrow. The main draw will be a "clash of the siblings" between Ashraf Daniel and his younger brother Ariffin Zazri in the men's Under-21 final. In the semi-finals, gutsy Ashraf overcame tournament favourite Amirul Imran - 21-18, 7-21, 21-17. [caption id="attachment_177267" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ariffin Nazri overcame his opponent M Shaarveen 21-18,21-10 in his semifinal match.[/caption] It was a touch and go affair in the opening set with Ashraf keeping his composure to finish off strongly 21-18. But Amirul bounced back to whip Ashraf...

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11 Feb

The 2022 Johor Close Badminton Championship kicked off in style as young shuttlers were eager to put their skills to the test on the opening day of the tournament. The 10th edition of the tournament which will take place until Sunday will showcase a dazzling array of young talents as players compete for a chance to represent Johor at the national level. [caption id="attachment_177260" align="alignright" width="300"] In the Under-16 category underdog Ooi Yi Ping from Albert Sports pulled out all the stops to defeat Yew Jun An in the Boys Singles category.[/caption] President of the Johor Badminton Association, Mat Rashid Jahlil who was at...

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10 Feb

Malaysia berjaya mendominasi perlumbaan simulator yang diadakan buat julung kalinya pada Kejuaraan eSports Asia Tenggara (SEAEC) yang berlangsung semalam apabila wakil negara mengungguli saingan individu dan juga berpasukan. Dalam saingan individu, wakil negara Naquib Azlan mendahului seawal perlumbaan pertama. Beliau diberi cabaran hebat dari wakil Filipina, Inigo Anton yang berada di tempat kedua manakala adik Naquib iaitu Nabil berada di tempat ketiga. [caption id="attachment_177223" align="alignright" width="300"] Naquib dan Nabil sekali lagi melakar kejayaan penamat satu dua selepas cemerlang mengatasi lawan mereka[/caption] Walaubagaimanapun, tuah memihak kepada pasangan adik beradik itu apabila Anton mengalami masalah tayar dan memaksanya ketinggalan jauh apabila dipintas oleh Nabil dan...

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