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This week's episode,  we delve into the intricacies of the 2024 sports budget allocation, which has been hailed as a ‘game-changer’. Among the highlights of this budget includes a substantial RM20 million allocation for the "Road to Gold" program, leading up to the Paris Olympics next year. Moreover, it maintains tax relief for personal sporting equipment and introduces additional tax incentives f...

During the recent Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games, the Malaysian team exceeded their initial goal of winning 27 medals, consisting of 288 athletes managed to secure a total of 32 medals, including six gold, eight silver, and 18 bronze medals. Besides squash, water sports emerged as a significant highlight in Hangzhou, achieving notable success with one silver and four bronze medals. Although the entire...

Korfball, an unconventional team sport, combines athleticism, strategy, and teamwork. Originating in the Netherlands during the early 20th century, it has been likened to a fusion of basketball, netball, and handball. What sets korfball apart from many other team sports is its strong commitment to gender equality. Unlike most team sports, korfball promotes physical education while allowing both me...

A new generation of athletes and seasoned professionals will be showcasing their talents at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games in China starting this weekend. This event is the second-largest multi-sport competition globally, after the Olympics - and additionally, this year's edition of the Asian Games is tied for the second-largest in history featuring a total of 40 sports and offering 481 gold medals...

In anticipation of the upcoming Asian Games scheduled to commence at the end of this month in Hangzhou, China, joining us this week is one of the emerging talents within the national delegation: 21-year-old swimming sensation Steve Khiew Hoe Yen who has rapidly established himself as a key figure in the swimming team, thanks to his record-breaking performances. Notably, he etched his name in histo...

Once again, the badminton scene in Malaysia finds itself entangled in controversy, a situation that doesn’t come as a surprise anymore. The recent cause of turmoil put in the spotlight a rule imposed by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), requiring professional players to wear attire without conflicting sponsors while training at ABM. This decision prompted shuttler Lee Zii Jia and his co...

This episode, we're joined by Kelly Tan, the top-ranked golfer in the nation and a prominent figure in the LPGA, has gained widespread recognition over the years and has become a house-hold name internationally. She achieved significant accomplishments as an amateur, a three-time winner of the Malaysian Ladies Amateur Open . As the Maybank Championship, now the most lucrative LPGA event in Asia, m...

The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia is currently in progress, which has reached its midpoint, with races to be held in Malaysia, Singapore, and China. Among the participants is Nazim Azman, a local driver, who marked his GT debut with the Sime Darby Racing team. The well-traveled 22-year-old was the first Malaysian to compete in the FIA championship in the F3 category. Someone who is poised for a success...

In our monthly series titled "That's A Sport?", this episode will be exploring the sport of underwater rugby. Originated in Cologne, Germany during the 1960s ,the game was designed to keep scuba divers fit during the winter season. As the name suggests, it is a full-contact game played in a deep pool with two teams of six players each. The objective is to score goals by placing a negatively buoyan...

Last weekend saw a historic moment in tennis as the prestigious Wimbledon tournament saw the young 20-year-old Spaniard & world number one Carlos Alcaraz, securing his maiden title. Despite facing the formidable seven-time champion and world number two, Novak Djokovic in the finals, Alcaraz emerged victorious after a gruelling five-set match that lasted nearly five hours, a battle now regarded a c...

In light of the recent statement by Scott O'Donell, the technical director of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), who expressed his view that the NFDP (National Football Development Program) and AMD (Akademi Mokhtar Dahari) should be solely managed by FAM, rather than being under the authority of the National Sports Council and dependent on government funding, this week we discuss the poss...

It's been more than a decade since fencing was dropped from NSC's development program with private clubs and gyms playing a huge factor in keeping the sport alive at the grassroots. At the recent SEA Games in Cambodia, the national contingent brought home four bronze medals, and while meeting the target set - it's a far-cry from the glory days of the 2011 Indonesian SEA Games where a 22 year wait...

Founded in 1969 by Enrique Corcuera, Padel is a unique racket sport played on a smaller court surrounded by walls. It combines elements of tennis and squash, offering a thrilling and fast-paced experience. Today, Padel has gained significant popularity worldwide, attracting both professional athletes and enthusiasts alike. Notable athletes such as Andy Murray, David Beckham, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic...

This episode, we focus on the recent Asean Para Games held in Cambodia. The national team, consisting of 144 athletes, had an outstanding performance, with 62 athletes making their debut at the Games. Surpassing their initial goal of 33 gold medals, they brought home nearly double that number, achieving 50 gold, 38 silver, and 28 bronze medals. This remarkable achievement positioned them fourth ov...

In a recent parliament session, Youth & Sports minister Hannah Yeoh revealed that the federal government has decided to cancel its plans to construct dedicated drag racing circuits in each state. Instead, the ministry will prioritise the improvement and renovation of existing sports facilities. This move, which was initially introduced by the previous administration under ex-Prime Minister Ismail...

For the third time in Sudirman Cup history, the Malaysian contingent came home with a bronze medal finishing in a commendable third place. Despite not being able to reach the historic final, there were plenty of positives to take away from the campaign in Suzhou, China where the squad cruised into the knockout rounds after advancing in what's been dubbed as the 'Group of Death' with India & Chines...

Founded by three Hungarians in 2012, Teqball is a sport that combines elements of table tennis, football...and to a certain extent, sepak takraw. One that has been regarded as the 'fastest growing sport on the globe with footballing icons such as Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappé, and Roberto Carlos among the current and former players who have their own customized teq tables. At the recent SEA Games in C...

Regarded as one of the great football minds & the most decorated football manager of all-time, this week marks the tenth year since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped away from the beautiful game. A historic 26-year reign at the helm of Manchester United saw him win 38 trophies with the club while fulfilling his ultimate goal of knocking Liverpool off their perch. He made the decision to retire at 71 years...

A little more than a year out to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Youth & Sports ministry had recently come out with a blueprint as the nation chases the elusive Olympic gold medal. The new and improved 'Road To Gold' project is described as a “long-term roadmap” which would cover not just next year’s Paris Olympics but looks beyond as well to Los Angeles 2028. A top-up to the Podium Programme, a tota...

Fresh of another race win in Estonia, national & world #1 tower runner Soh Wai Ching adds yet another record under his belt, where in conjunction with World Health Day last Friday, the 28 year old conquered the "Farthest Simulated Distance Climbed on a Stair Machine in One Hour". He climbed a distance of 1.64km in 60 minutes, which to put it in perspective is almost four times the height of the KL...

With origins dating back to 1950s Italy, Finswimming is an underwater swimming sport where athletes race against each other with the use of floating and breathing equipment like masks, fins, snorkels and a scuba diving set. Known as the F1 of swimming due to its increased speed as compared to conventional swimming, it's a sport that's been recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) an...

The badminton season is well underway now with the recently concluded 2023 All England Open as one of the major tournaments of the season. The Malaysian contingent went in with high hopes of reversing their poor run of form this year, however only managed a semis & quarters spot while the rest crashed out early in the prestigious Super 1000 tournament. In an event which marked the comeback of powe...

Local women's football has been picking up in the recent years, however still light years away from reaching the widespread coverage & fandom of the men's game. Social leagues have helped give aspiring (as well as professional) women a platform to express themselves through the beautiful game - and one of the biggest tournaments is the Women's Super League helmed by the FA of Selangor. This weeken...

For over 20 years, Sharon Wee had ruled supreme on the squash court, a former national #1 & world #18. After she retired in 2010, she wanted to remain with the national setup by lending her experience with senior coaching - however, that wasn't meant to be. Enter TV and sports broadcasting, as she took the plunge and made a successful endeavor diving into sports punditry and hosting. She also has...

At the recent 21st Asian Junior Team Championships held in India, the Malaysian juniors performed superbly with the women's squad bagging their tenth crown & fourth consecutive title beating Hong Kong 2-0 while in the men's team event - Malaysia ended up joint third, going out in the semi-finals to eventual champions Pakistan. A big part of that success is through the guidance of longtime Juniors...