Sports across Malaysia
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Lim Pei Yao 27th, Aw Jian Ting 34th in Asian Games modern pentathlon fencing seeding
At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Malaysia's Lim Pei Yao finished 27th and Aw Jian Ting 34th in the fencing seeding round of the women's and men's modern pentathlon. Both now face an uphill task in the direct-elimination phase to stay in contention for the final.
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Ab Ghani faces Shahril for FAM presidency tomorrow
Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan and Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar will go head-to-head for the Football Association of Malaysia presidency at tomorrow's Extraordinary Congress for the remainder of the 2025-2029 term. Observers say reform and governance will dominate, with the winner facing the task of restoring FIFA's confidence after the heritage players issue.
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Rexy turns to video review as Malaysian shuttlers prepare for Asian Games
National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky is using video analysis of past successes to motivate Malaysia's senior shuttlers before the Asian Games badminton team event starts on Sunday. Chen Tang Jie, Pearly Tan, M. Thinaah and Low Zi Yu are among those being refreshed on their best performances, with BAM targeting one silver and one bronze in Japan.
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Shahril sends final letter ahead of FAM election
Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar, a candidate for FAM president, sent a final letter to affiliate members ahead of tomorrow's leadership election. He called for change, citing the seven-player document forgery scandal, governance failures and financial issues at FAM. The election follows the resignation of FAM's executive committee.
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Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min target Asian Games podium, says coach
Singapore's badminton coach Kelvin Ho says Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min are aiming for the podium at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, which run from Sep 19 to Oct 4. Loh, the 2021 world champion, is looking to improve on a round-of-32 exit at the 2023 Hangzhou Games, while Yeo returns from an injury-hit season. Singapore's only Asian Games badminton medal remains the women's team bronze from Doha 2006.
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Reezal Merican: experience, credibility must be basis for choosing FAM leaders
Former Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said changes in the leadership of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) must take into account the experience, credibility and ability of candidates to manage international and domestic relations. He also advised that claims FAM is following the direction of certain parties be evaluated carefully based on facts and organisational processes.
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Noraqilah to play through ankle pain at Asian Games
Malaysian women's doubles shuttler Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan has left for Japan for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games despite a left ankle injury picked up in training at the Badminton Academy of Malaysia last Thursday. She and partner Low Zi Yu are due to start the team event at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium on Sunday, with their place in the line-up still to be decided by the coaching team.
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F1 expands sprints to 10 races for 2027, Monaco included
Formula 1 will hold 10 sprint races in 2027, up from six, with first-time sprints in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi. The 2027 season is set to start in Bahrain on 12-14 March, though Middle East races remain in doubt due to the ongoing conflict. Portugal and Turkey return to the calendar, and the British Grand Prix is scheduled for 2-4 July.
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Rome police bar 16 Roma ultras from stadiums over fascist salute
Rome police have banned 16 AS Roma supporters from stadiums across Italy for one to five years after they gave the fascist salute during a Serie A home match against Atalanta on September 5. Four of them must also report to police on match days, and the bans cover Roma games abroad and Italy national team fixtures.
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AMD B14 reach Education Minister's Cup semi-finals
Akademi Mokhtar Dahari B14 advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Malaysian Education Minister's Cup Under-14 football league after beating SMK Tunku Anum Tunku Abdul Rahman 3-0 at Padang Arena AMD, Gambang, Pahang. SMK Shah Alam also progressed via a penalty shootout, while two quarter-final matches were postponed due to unhealthy air pollution index readings.
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Jackson brings Thailand know-how to Sailors' ACL2 opener against BG Pathum
Lion City Sailors begin their AFC Champions League Two campaign against BG Pathum United at Jalan Besar Stadium on 17 September. New coach Mark Jackson, who previously led Buriram United, said he already knows the Thai side's style of play. Captain Hariss Harun said past results against BG Pathum mean little going into the match.
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Alex Yoong welcomes Bahrain GP at Sepang as F1 returns
Former Malaysian F1 driver Alex Yoong welcomed Formula One's return to Sepang International Circuit through the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix from 2 to 4 October. He said the event brings tourism and business benefits but stressed that a permanent F1 return needs strong commercial justification.
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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: 469 events, 17,000 athletes, starts Saturday
The 20th Asian Games opens Saturday in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, running until Oct 4 with competition already underway in men's basketball since Sept 10. About 17,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries will contest 469 medal events across 43 sports, including newcomers mixed martial arts, padel, surfing, virtual taekwondo and teqball. The Games also serve as a qualifying route for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in seven sports.
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Two candidates contest FAM presidency at extraordinary congress tomorrow
Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan and Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar are competing for the FAM presidency at the Second Extraordinary Congress 2026. Football observers weigh Ab Ghani's football administration experience against Shahril's corporate background. Key challenges include restoring FIFA's confidence and addressing governance weaknesses.
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Dowman's double helps Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2
At Portman Road, Ipswich, 16-year-old Arsenal teenager Max Dowman scored twice as Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 in the Carabao Cup on 15 September. Manager Mikel Arteta said the youngster's development must be handled carefully and not rushed.
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MESF mulls incentives for esports gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asiad
The Malaysia Esports Federation says it will consider special incentives for national esports athletes who win gold at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. MESF president Muhammad Naim Al Amin Saharudin said the type of reward still needs discussion and may be announced before the team departs. He named Mobile Legends, Honor of Kings, Identity V and Gran Turismo 7 as medal prospects.
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Asian Games open in Nagoya with 469 medal events across 43 sports
The 20th Asian Games open in Nagoya, Japan on Saturday, running from Sept 19 to Oct 4 with about 17,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries. Organisers have struggled to sell tickets and faced friction with the Olympic Council of Asia over the scaled-back format, while the programme adds mixed martial arts, padel, surfing, virtual taekwondo and teqball.
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China wary of Japan threat at Asian Games table tennis in Nagoya
China's table tennis team says it is wary of hosts Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where seven of its ten players are making their Asiad debut. The team, led by Olympic champions Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Wang Chuqin, is looking ahead to the 2028 Olympics. Team events begin on Sunday at the Sky Hall Toyota.
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Aaron Chia: Young Malaysian singles can spring Asian Games surprise
Aaron Chia says Malaysia's young men's singles players can cause upsets in the team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, despite tough opposition from China, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea. Malaysia have never won the men's team gold since the event began in 1962, with silver in 1966 and 1990 their best results.
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Two candidates contest FAM presidency tomorrow
The FAM Extraordinary Congress tomorrow will see Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan and Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar compete for the president's post. Both candidates bring different backgrounds, with Ghani's MFL record a key measure. The decision of 25 delegates will shape the direction of national football.
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National kabaddi squad targets top-four finish at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Malaysia's national kabaddi squad will rely on aggressive play to spring a surprise at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games starting 21 September. Athlete Devinthirakumaar Vijayan said the team is targeting a top-four finish, with Malaysia opening their Group B campaign against Pakistan before facing Thailand, Iran and Nepal.
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Kuching City target three points in Phnom Penh
Kuching City FC open their AFC Champions League Two Group H campaign against Phnom Penh Crown at Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh tomorrow night. Coach Aidil Sharin Sahak wants his side to seize their Asian debut despite fatigue from a packed Super League schedule.
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Danish targets personal best in 200m at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Young Malaysian sprinter Danish Iftikhar Muhammad Roslee says he is mentally ready for his Asian Games debut in Aichi-Nagoya 2026 despite a packed schedule of 10 competitions in four months. The 20-year-old aims to improve his 20.73s national record in the 200m and help the men's 4x100m quartet. Athletics at the Asian Games runs from 23 to 29 September.
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Stephens beats Tjen in straight sets to reach Guadalajara Open quarter-finals
Sloane Stephens beat Indonesia's Janice Tjen 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3) in Guadalajara, Mexico, to reach the quarter-finals of the Guadalajara Open. Stephens next faces American Peyton Stearns, who upset fourth seed Diane Parry. In Sao Paulo, Latvia's Darja Semenistaja ended a nine-match losing run with a first-round win over Japan's Hayu Kinoshita.