Sport Check

In this episode of Sport Check, Datuk Stuart Ramalingam, former FAM Secretary-General, former MFL CEO, and founder of SportsIntel, to unpack the massive commercial machine behind the FIFA World Cup. They dive deep into how the World Cup evolved from a simple football tournament into a global cultural phenomenon and a multi-billion dollar enterprise. Datuk Stuart shares his expert insights into pri...

Newly appointed Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM) chairman Dr. Helmy Haja Mydin joins  Sport Check  to discuss his transition from medicine to managing the country’s largest sporting complexes. Taking office just as internal governance challenges made headlines, Dr. Helmy shares his immediate plans to restore public trust and strengthen internal transparency. Tune in to hear his long-term lifestyl...

In this episode of Sport Check, we sit down with the Secretary General of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Datuk Seri Windsor, to dissect the significant governance weaknesses uncovered in the recent audit of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).Following a three month audit requested by FAM itself, the findings highlight critical administrative issues, including a long-standing failu...

What does it truly take to become one of the best in the world? In this episode of Sport Check, we sit down with Shahmalarani Chandran, Malaysia’s elite karate kumite fighter in the 50kg category. With a career spanning over 15 years, Shahmalarani has transitioned from a multi-sport enthusiast to a multiple SEA Games medalist and a historic World Karate Championship silver medalist.

Join host Sandru Narayanan in this episode of Sport Check as he sits down with the President of the Negeri Sembilan Fencing Association (NSFA) Tengku Datuk’Mu'adzam Sadruddin to discuss the growth of this unique sport. Often referred to as "Physical Chess," fencing is a sport that combines mental sharpness with extreme physical discipline. In this deep dive, we explore how the associ...

In this episode of Sport Check, we sit down with legendary former Malaysian hockey international and Olympian, Dharma Raj. After a storied career that included guiding Malaysia's junior squad to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2013 Junior World Cup, Coach Dharma Raj made the bold move to Indonesia. What began as a challenging 18-month period of isolation during the pandemic transformed i...

In this episode of Sport Check, the multi-time national and Asia-Pacific rally champion opens up about his emotional return to competitive racing, the challenges of stepping back into the sport after more than a decade away, and the mindset that pushed him to compete again at the highest level. Gunaseelan also reflects on his impressive podium finish at the International Rally in China, sharing be...

Will Malaysians even get to watch the FIFA World Cup this year, with broadcasting rights still up in the air? It’s the question dominating Sport Check this week — and the same one echoing across mamak tables nationwide. Hosts: T. Vignesh Sandru Narayanan Keran Raj Harideran

Seven players banned, a “staff mistake” blamed, and FIFA sanctions - what really happened? The Sport Check Podcast team breaks down the blunder shaking Malaysian football inside the FIFA ban that left seven players sidelined and FAM under fire, and what it means for Harimau Malaya’s upcoming matches. #SportCheckPodcast #MalaysiaFootball #FIFABan #FAM #HarimauMalaya

Safe Sport Malaysia started with a mission—to create safe, respectful environments for athletes at all levels. But what’s next for truly safe sports in Malaysia? Founding members Sarina Sundara Rajah, Freda Liu, and Datuk Yasmin Yusuff share the challenges of keeping the movement afloat, how attitudes have (and haven’t) shifted, and what support systems are still desperately needed.

Are outdated contract models holding our athletes back? Deputy President II of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and President of the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association (KLBA) Datuk Seri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos sheds light on the complex world of player agreements, and why failing to invest at the grassroots could cost Malaysia its badminton legacy.

Serving her role as Head of the National Sports Council’s (NSC) MACE (Malaysian Athletes Career and Education) secretariat, former national bowler Datuk Shalin Zulkifli joins us to break down Malaysia’s bold new Safe Sport Code. From mandatory training to a national coach registry to misconduct reporting mechanisms, we explore how these reforms are creating a safer, more transparent environment fo...

In recent weeks, Malaysian badminton has been engulfed in controversy and speculation, including the splitting up of top mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, as well as the potential departure of Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah from BAM. Sport Check spoke with former internationals Datuk James Selvaraj and Chong Wei Feng to hear their thoughts and perspectives on the unfolding situation.

National under-23 footballer Annil Vigneswaran discusses his challenges playing abroad, the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) lack of scouting for local talents playing overseas, his career ambitions, and the behind-the-scenes stories for his unexpected omission from this year's U-23 Asian Cup squad. He also discusses his personal goals of getting back on track, winning the attention of nat...

Christopher Raj, Chairman of the Communications and Media Committee of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), shares with Sport Check the challenges he faced during his tenure as the national under-17 manager, including behind-the-scenes stories about his team's preparations for the U-17 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. He also discusses the challenges faced by the senior national team and addresses...

For 50 years, the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) has been a model of strong governance under the late Datuk Dr P. S. Nathan. However, recent budget cuts and a lack of support now threaten its success and future. Fabian Peter speaks to MTBC Secretary General Maradona Chok and national bowler Sin Li Jane to explore these pressing challenges.

Bermula dari latar belakang yang sederhana sehingga berjaya di pentas dunia, Aniq Kasdan, 22 tahun, sudah pun mencipta nama dalam dunia angkat berat. Baru-baru ini, atlet kelahiran Johor ini berkongsi dengan Sport Check mengenai pencapaian dan cita-cita, termasuk impiannya untuk berdiri di atas podium pada temasya Sukan Olimpik Los Angeles 2028.

Dato' Sri Megat D. Shahriman Zaharudin, President of the Paralympic Council of Malaysia, reflects on the national contingent's stellar performance at the Paris Paralympics. He also addresses the challenges that prevented the team from reaching the four-gold medal target, highlighting concerns over the National Sports Council’s involvement, which he believes impacted the athletes' prepa...

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has long been the main custodian responsible for the development of badminton in the country. However, in the age of social media, the national body faces fresh challenges. BAM's Head of Administration, Michelle Chai, talks to Sport Check about navigating these uncharted waters and staying relevant.

The 2024 Paris Olympics was a disappointing outing for the Malaysian cycling team. However, coach John Beasley remains optimistic about the future, believing the sport is on the right track. Now with his new PR status, Beasley is even more motivated to elevate Malaysian cycling to new heights.

From a bold and unconventional opening ceremony to a series of controversial decisions, the Paris Olympics delivered a spectacle like no other. In this episode of Sport Check, the Scoop sports team dives deep into the highs, the lows, and the downright shocking moments of the Games, including a thorough look at how the Malaysian contingent fared. Join us as we dissect the thrills, spills, and ever...

Malaysian athletes have been part of the Olympic Games since 1956. However, the gold medal continues to elude them. In this very first episode of Sport Check, we speak to five-time Olympian Datuk Leong Mun Yee to hear her thoughts and views about the 26 athletes who will compete in this year’s Paris Olympics.