Sports across Malaysia
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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.
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Zawawi targets Malaysia squad to chase LTdL White Jersey
National road cycling team head Muhammad Zawawi Azman is targeting Malaysia to challenge for the White Jersey as best Asian rider at Le Tour de Langkawi 2026, running from 27 September to 4 October. He said the goal is realistic given the national riders' climbing ability, especially for the three main climbs at Gunung Jerai, Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands.
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Coach confident Azeem can defend Asian Games bronze
National sprint coach Thabo Matebedi believes Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi has a good chance of defending his 100m bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. He said a sub-10 second time is not yet a realistic target.
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Jack Draper targets 2027 return after arm injury ruins 2026 season
British tennis player Jack Draper says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of 2027 after a long-term arm injury forced him to miss all four Grand Slams in 2026. The former world No. 4 wrote on Instagram that he is taking time to reset and heal so he can return fully fit.
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Gaultier backs Sivasangari to cause upset at Qatar Classic
S. Sivasangari will face top-ranked Hania El Hammamy of Egypt in the Qatar Classic semi-finals in Doha on Thursday. Her coach Gregory Gaultier believes the world No. 5 is fit and in form to cause an upset ahead of the Asian Games in Nagoya.
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FAM extraordinary congress to decide 10 leadership seats tomorrow
The Football Association of Malaysia will hold an extraordinary congress tomorrow to elect its new leadership, including the president and vice-presidents. The election follows the resignation of all executive committee members in January after a document forgery scandal involving seven players. Former EXCO member Datuk Christopher Raj urged delegates to choose individuals capable of real change.
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Davis Cup qualifiers: Zverev leads Germany against Croatia, USA face Czech Republic
Alexander Zverev returns to action for Germany's Davis Cup qualifier against Croatia in Halle this weekend, while Ben Shelton leads the USA against the Czech Republic in Prague. The winners advance to the eight-team Finals in Bologna in November.
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Bergson cleared by FIFA, ready to join Harimau Malaya camp
JDT striker Bergson da Silva says he cannot wait to join the Harimau Malaya training camp after FIFA approved his eligibility as a naturalised player. The 35-year-old Brazilian expressed his readiness ahead of the centralised camp scheduled to begin on 21 September.
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Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiers
Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton return to action this weekend in Davis Cup qualifying ties. Germany face Croatia in Halle while the United States take on the Czech Republic in Prague. The winners advance to November's eight-team Finals in Bologna.
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Munoz defends JDT display after 1-1 draw with Buriram
In Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) coach Xisco Munoz defended his team's performance after a 1-1 draw with Buriram United in the opening East Zone match of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE). He was disappointed with the result but proud of his players' effort, and criticised the opponents' time-wasting tactics. Oscar Arribas was also unhappy after his 22nd-minute goal was disallowed by the referee.
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Samson's 57 off 22 seals India's T20 series win over Afghanistan
India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20 international at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Sanju Samson struck 57 off 22 balls and Abhishek Sharma made 39 as India chased down 160 with 5.1 overs to spare. The third match is on Thursday at the same venue.
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Buriram hold JDT to 1-1 draw in Iskandar Puteri
Buriram United drew 1-1 with Johor Darul Ta'zim in the AFC Champions League Elite East Zone at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Iskandar Puteri. Buriram coach Mario Silva praised his players' commitment after playing with 10 men following captain Kenneth Dougall's red card in the 57th minute.
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Five Malaysian medal prospects to watch at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Malaysia is sending 352 athletes to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, competing in 156 events across 30 sports with a target of six gold, seven silver and 20 bronze medals. The article profiles five medal prospects, including track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang and wushu exponent Tan Cheong Min, who will carry the Jalur Gemilang at the opening ceremony.
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Chee Hong withdraws from FAM EXCO race 48 hours before congress
Tang Chee Hong, a candidate for the FA-category EXCO seat representing the Chinese Football Association of Malaysia, has withdrawn from the FAM extraordinary congress election taking place tomorrow. The withdrawal turns the contest for three EXCO seats into a six-way race, with the real reason for his decision still unconfirmed. The congress will decide FAM's executive committee for the remainder of the 2025-2029 term.
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De Zerbi backs Spurs to click after League Cup exit
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi said his side will score and win plenty once they click, after a 3-1 League Cup loss to Liverpool left them winless in four games. Spurs have two points from four Premier League matches and next face Aston Villa on Saturday.
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Johan Kamal wants year-round youth leagues in every state
Selangor FC chief executive Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon wants every state to run a youth league all year if he is elected to FAM's club-category executive committee. He said youth development should not depend on short-term tournaments, citing JDT and Kuching City as models.
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Espi's 91st-minute goal gives Real Madrid 3-2 win at Elche
Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 in La Liga on Tuesday at the Martinez Valero stadium, with substitute Carlos Espi scoring the winner in the 91st minute. The result puts Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of the table. Kylian Mbappe also scored for Madrid, while Elche remain bottom.