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A brand new regional tournament gets underway this year, the FIFA ASEAN Cup, which splits the region's national teams across two divisions, with Harimau Malaya drawn against Bangladesh, Indonesia and Singapore in the group stage. Interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe has named a squad refreshed by naturalised stars Bergson da Silva and Manuel Hidalgo alongside new heritage defender Brad Tapp, so how far can...

After a long wait, the latest edition of the Asian Games is finally upon us, with Aichi-Nagoya welcoming athletes from across the continent to compete in the 20th edition of the Games. Malaysia will be sending 352 athletes, with a medal target of six gold, seven silver and 20 bronze — an ambitious but achievable target for our current squad. Ajitpal Singh, sports editor at the New Straits Times, j...

Reza Afiq, Muay Thai coach and owner of Phet Muay Thai, returns to the show to break down what his training looks like as a Muay Thai athlete — from his sessions in the gym to his diet, as well as how he prepares for a fight — and shares what it takes for those looking to take up the sport. Image Credit: RDNE Stock project / Pexels.com

Reza Afiq's journey in the world of Muay Thai started when he was bullied in school. Looking to equip himself with some self-defence skills, he enrolled in a mixed martial arts class before eventually transitioning to Muay Thai. He channelled that negative experience into something more positive, fully immersing himself in the sport — training in Phuket, competing in multiple fights, and eventuall...

Sarjit Singh, former player and head coach of the men's national hockey team, passed away recently, months after guiding the Speedy Tigers to the 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup. Sports journalist Sandru Narayanan, from Scoop.my, joins us to pay tribute to Sarjit's legacy and contributions to Malaysian hockey, before turning our attention to the Speedy Tigers' performances at the World Cup. Image...

We preview the Malaysia Super League 2026/27 as teams vie to close the gap on the defending champions, Johor Darul Takzim. Who will come closest this season? Will Kuching City FC take the next step? Is Negeri Sembilan a dark horse? Which players will catch our eye? Joining us for the preview is Adam Sariman, a freelance football scout and recruitment analyst. Image Credit: Shahjehan / Shutterstock...

Emman "The Golden Boy" Azman, Chief Operating Officer of Malaysia Pro Wrestling, joins us ahead of their next event, the Causeway Jam 2026, to talk about how he got into professional wrestling, embracing his physical size, his stint in Australia and what he took away from his time there, as well as the ongoing mission to grow the wrestling scene in Malaysia and the region. Image Credit: Miles Karu...

After the furore surrounding it, FIFA has decided to abandon its plan to sell part of its operations to private investors. Led by president Gianni Infantino, FIFA apologised for the controversy caused by the FIFA Forward Enterprise, but the apology may not be enough as the anger is still palpable. So, what's next for FIFA and Infantino, as calls for his departure grow louder, with UEFA leading the...

World football governing body FIFA dropped a bombshell earlier this week, announcing the creation of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new commercial subsidiary that will manage the rights to the World Cup and the Club World Cup. FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to sell a 20–30% stake to private investors, with Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner, among the key investors. This has caused wid...

The international football fever continues, this time closer to home, as the rebranded AFF tournament, now called the ASEAN Hyundai Cup, kicks off this weekend. Aizuddin Nizam Shah, sports commentator from RTM, joins us to talk about the future of this tournament ahead of the inaugural FIFA-led edition happening later this year, and whether fans still have the appetite for another tournament so so...

The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be taking place next week, after much controversy surrounding its host and whether it would go ahead at all. Glasgow will now welcome athletes to compete in the 23rd edition of the Games, stepping in after Victoria, Australia withdrew due to escalating costs. The number of events has also been drastically reduced, with only 10 events on offer compared to the previo...

Kita Untuk Kita Juara (K2K Juara), a grassroots-driven initiative to bring football to children from underserved communities, returns for its second edition following the success of its inaugural run. Organised by Think City, Football Association of Selangor, and padangbolasepak.com, K2K Juara is expanding beyond football this time, welcoming participants of all ages. K2K Juara's Project Director...

Sports commentators are the voices who bring a sporting event to life, making great moments even more iconic and memorable. It's a highly regarded vocation that requires not just a strong command of language, but also a deep knowledge of the sport. Aiman "Sekaiichi" Roshizam, a sports commentator from Astro Arena who started his journey in esports commentary before moving on to conventional sports...

The New Zealand Esports Federation recently embarked on a sports diplomacy tour to learn more about how other nations manage their esports ecosystems. They are here to learn from how Malaysia approaches esports development, and to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Malaysian Esports Federation to foster closer ties between the two nations. We took the opportunity to speak to their C...

The greatest football competition in the world is finally here! The USA, Canada and Mexico play host to 48 aspiring nations that are competing to be the world’s best. The lead up to this edition of the World Cup isn’t without its own controversies and challenges, and joining us for a preview of some of the narratives surrounding it is sports commentator and pundit, Dez Corkhill. Image Credit: Lumo...

Revealtek is an AI-powered sports technology company that provides a more accessible solution for badminton officiating. Based in Malaysia, Revealtek aims to rival its bigger competitors with technology that's just as sophisticated, but at a fraction of the cost and with minimal setup. Revealtek's CEO and Co-Founder Nizam Mohamed joins us to talk about the company's entry into the sports technolog...

The Speedy Tigers qualified for this year's World Cup, but despite that feat, their coach Sarjit Singh was relieved of his duties and replaced by Brendon Carolan. Sandru Narayanan, sports journalist from Scoop.my, joins us to look back at Sarjit's contribution to Malaysian hockey and assess whether Brendon can take Malaysia forward on the field, ahead of the upcoming tournaments and the nation's l...

Aravinda de Silva scored a century in the 1996 Cricket World Cup final against Australia to help his country win its first ever World Cup. Playing a crucial role in that tournament etched his name in Sri Lankan and cricketing folklore. Thirty years later, he joins us ahead of a commemorative exhibition match to share how that victory propelled Sri Lanka to greater heights, and his transition from...

F1 roared back to life in May, with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli leading the championship charge. The prospect of a new champion is exciting, but F1's 2026 season — built around brand new regulations — is proving to be challenging, with drivers and hardcore viewers alike complaining that the racing, while exciting, feels “artifcial”. Instead of going flat out, drivers now have to manage and harvest en...

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is doing its best to ensure our preparation for this year's Thomas and Uber Cup is as thorough as possible, with a centralised training camp held in Herning, Denmark ahead of the tournament — an approach that's slightly different from usual. With a stable doubles lineup, the Thomas Cup squad is banking on an out-of-form Lee Zii Jia to step up as the team...

The 2026 World Cup is less than two months away, and yet Malaysia still does not have an official broadcaster for the greatest football tournament on the planet. The broadcasting rights for the tournament are reported to be around RM200 million, with FIFA citing an expanded field of 48 teams, up from 32, and 104 matches, up from 64, as the reasons behind the high fee. With local broadcasters strug...

Tennis legend Andre Agassi was in town recently as part of the Joola Titans Tour 2026, alongside world-class pickleball players including Ben Johns, Anna Bright, and Tyson McGuffin. He sat down with Audrey Raj to talk about swapping the tennis racquet for the pickleball paddle, how the sport is perceived by its critics, and what keeps him going at this stage of his career.

Miles Karu of Malaysia Pro Wrestling returns to the show to break down his routine as a professional wrestler. What does he do in the gym and in the ring, and what's the balance like between the two? He walks us through it all ahead of New Breed 4, Malaysia Pro Wrestling's first show of the year. Image Credit: Miles Karu, Malaysia Pro Wrestling

Wrestling is part of many people's childhood, and while some grew out of it, there are others who continued watching well into adulthood. Then there are also those who pursue the dream of becoming wrestlers themselves. That's the case with Miles "Lyrical Lightning" Karu, who turned his teenage interest in wrestling into a career. He joins us ahead of Malaysia Pro Wrestling's first event of the yea...

Datuk Kenny Goh, Secretary-General of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), joins us to talk about its plans to work closely with independent shuttlers for the Thomas Cup and beyond. We also hear his thoughts on the recent changes announced by the BWF. In the second part of the show, he talks about Tangkis 2030 — BAM's five-year strategic plan, unveiled by BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Za...