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This week, we're joined by young dance-sport athlete Cherry Yeo, who recently made history as Malaysia's first champion at the World DanceSport Federation’s World Cup Solo Latin. The 19 year old shares her inspiring journey as a hobbyist to competitive dancer, highlighting her recent victories in Serbia and Spain. She also breaks down the challenges she faces and her dedication to mentoring younge...

The fast-growing global padel phenomenon has hit Malaysia in full force as the racket sport ramps up in the region. With a team headed by former national squash player Delia Arnold, team manager and Joy Divison Padel’s Rajay Singh and Maurice Noone have set their sights on a Malaysian team taking the sport by storm on the world stage as it's on track to be included in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. W...

The LPGA Maybank Championship is set to take place this week, running from October 24th to 27th at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC). Defending champion Celine Boutier, who triumphed in a thrilling nine-hole playoff last year, leads the field. She'll be joined by top contenders like Lilia Vu and Yin Ruoning, all vying for the $3 million purse. One of the golfers representing...

Dutch wingback Mats Deijl's eligibility for the Malaysian national football team sparked considerable excitement among local football authorities and fans, especially after the FAM president hinted at Go Ahead Eagles captain’s potential as the latest naturalised player. Despite FIFA’s strict and well-defined regulations, FAM pressed forward with their pursuit of Deijl, raising concerns about the a...

In this episode of That's A Sport, we dive into the world of Competitive Excel, where spreadsheet enthusiasts showcase their creativity, speed, and problem-solving skills through nail-biting timed challenges of complex data problems - all using the world's best puzzle-solving tool. Today, the Microsoft Excel World Championships is quickly becoming the next big thing in esports, bringing together t...

National women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan celebrated Malaysia Day as they made history with their win at last weekend's Hong Kong Open as the first Malaysian women's pair to win the Super 500 tournament in its 42-year history. Their 37-minute defeat of world No. 3 pair Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning ended their two-year title drought and four-match losing streak to the Chinese...

This episode, we shine the spotlight on an innovative martial art created in 2020. Car-Jitsu combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) with the unique constraints of a car’s interior, where fighters use seats, steering wheels, seat belts, and mirrors as tools for submission. Designed as a fun experiment to push BJJ’s boundaries, it has since gained viral attention online for its unorthodox and exciting n...

As the dust settles on Paris 2024, Malaysia is celebrating the two bronze medals under our belt and lamenting the near misses at the podium, in what has been a tumultuous Olympics journey for our athletes and the nation. In our post-Games report card, we review the performance of the Malaysian contingent at the world's biggest games and get into what the failed gold medal target will mean for our...

Badminton at the Paris Olympics has kept the nation on the edge of its seat this week, as we witnessed nail-biting bronze medal matches that clinched two highly-anticipated medals for Malaysia's medal tally, with Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik defending their Tokyo 2020 bronze title in the men's doubles after wrestling back four match points in a tight second set and forcing an even closer rubber gam...

All eyes are on Malaysia's shuttlers - the country's biggest prospects to bring home that elusive gold medal - as the fight for the podium heats up in Paris. They've proven their mettle against the stacked competition so far in the group stage; with a victorious start from Lee Zii Jia, men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik quickly securing their quarter-final slot, mixed doubles pair Chen...

"I doubt it" says Twentytwo13's Haresh Deol as this week on the program, we preview the Paris Olympics set to kick off this weekend. Team Malaysia's 26-strong roster - the smallest contingent since Athens 2004 - is a mix of experienced Olympians & athletes making their maiden appearance. It's been an eventful lead-up to the Games so far for our nation's athletes, marred with qualification uncertai...

In recent days, KL City FC's captain, Paulo Josué, has highlighted the issue of unpaid salaries within the team, criticising the club’s management for their lack of transparency. Despite potential risks, he disclosed his own seven-month salary delay and the financial difficulties faced by his teammates and staff.  As the new season is well underway, Malaysian football still grapples with an age-ol...

In this episode of our Road To Paris series where we shine a spotlight on a Malaysian contingent heading to the upcoming Summer Olympics, all eyes are on 24-year-old Malaysian professional golfer Ashley Lau. Starting her career on the University of Michigan All-American women’s team, Ashley qualified for the Epson Tour and the Race for The Card to play in the LPGA before being the 22nd Malaysian a...

Last week, national bowler Sin Li Jane carved her name into sporting folklore by triumphing at the US Women's Open in Indianapolis, becoming the first Malaysian and only the second Asian to claim this illustrious title. A revered luminary in the bowling community, before this historic feat, she has accumulated a treasure trove of medals from the Asian Games and World Championships, establishing he...

On our Road To Paris series, we're shining a spotlight on the Malaysian contingent heading to the upcoming Summer Olympics. This week, we hear from 22-year-old weightlifter Aniq Kasdan - reigning Commonwealth Games gold medalist, current national record holder, and ranked eighth in the world in the Men's 61kg category - as he prepares for his maiden Games. We find out about his weightlifting journ...

In March, it was reported that Formula E's return to Malaysia was in its advanced stage with a proposal between Sports Tech Holdings and Formula E - which aimed for Malaysia to host the season finale until 2030. A move that would potentially boost the economy by RM6.73 billion over the decade, creating over 10,000 jobs. However, the plan fell through due to high costs and financial demands from Fo...

Jombola, a homegrown sport developed in 2006, was designed to be versatile. The unique game combines the skills of tennis, squash, and ping pong and the points system of badminton to create a sport anybody can play - all you need to start exercising is pick up the racquet. Founded by Sukdev Singh, the sport utilises the badminton courts already found in schools, playgrounds, and parks, and feature...

After two decades in diving, national athlete Wendy Ng Yan Yee announced her retirement from top-level competition just last month. Wendy began as a rhythmic gymnast before being recruited into the national diving team at the age of 13. Excelling in the sport, her last competition was at the World Championships in Doha in February, a final qualifying event for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Unfortun...

Recent incidents involving two national team players, Akhyar Rashid and Faisal Halim, have shocked the football community, with Akhyar being robbed and sustaining injuries, while Faisal suffered severe burns in an acid attack. This has raised concerns on safety just before the Super League -  which is set to start this weekend. Speculation has been rife on social media regarding whether these assa...

After a five month break anticipation mounts as the Malaysian Super League prepares to resume action this weekend with the highly anticipated clash in the Piala Sumbangsih (Charity Shield) featuring perennial contenders Johor Darul Takzim against Selangor. JDT's decade-long dominance, poised to potentially secure an impressive 11th consecutive league title - adds a layer of familiarity to the proc...

In the second episode of our Road To Paris series, where we're shining a spotlight on the Malaysian contingent heading to the upcoming Summer Olympics, we set our sights on national shooter Johnathan Wong. As he prepares to compete in the Men's 10m air pistol event for his sophomore Games, having previously competed in 2016 in Rio, he speaks to us about his almost-20-year career, the impact of fac...

This week we dive into the electrifying realm of street luge, a pulse-pounding sport that marries the edgy vibes of the X-Games with the rebellious spirit of skateboarding. Picture this: athletes laying flat on custom luge boards, racing down sleek, paved tracks at mind-blowing speeds that can eclipse 100 km/h. A heart-stopping fusion of skateboarding, sledding, and sheer bravery. Born in the free...

History was made in the past day or so, an achievement that marks a significant milestone not only for national athlete Sivasangari Subramaniam but also for Malaysian squash. In the inaugural London Classic Squash event, defying all expectations, Sivasangari made history by clinching the title, defeating world number two Hania El Hammamy of Egypt in the final match. Ranked 13th globally at the tim...

In our Road to Paris series, we cast a look at the Malaysian contingent heading to the upcoming Summer Olympics. In our first episode, we shine a spotlight on diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises as he sets off for his first ever Games after being the first Malaysian athlete to secure his spot at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships. He joins us to discuss his diving career, how he's preparing for Paris...

Malaysia has been offered the opportunity to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games by the Commonwealth Games Federation. The announcement has drawn mixed reactions from both the public and sports associations as we await Cabinet's decision on whether we'll be hosting the 23rd edition of the Games. We speak to Twentytwo13's Haresh Deol to discuss the potential benefits of hosting the Games or whether it...