Sports news in Malaysia
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Asian Games 2026: what to watch in Nagoya
The 20th Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4, with competition across athletics, cricket, combat sports, esports and football. The preview highlights stars such as javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi and India's cricket teams, and notes MMA's debut as a medal event.
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YPM FC win Pahang People's League, take home RM40,000
YPM FC beat Majlis Daerah Raub 2-1 in the final of the Pahang People's League 1st Al-Sultan Abdullah Cup at Stadium Darul Makmur, Kuantan. Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the state government will keep strengthening grassroots football by providing more space and competitions for Pahang-born talent.
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South Korea badminton targets three golds at Nagoya Asian Games
South Korea's badminton team announced a target of three gold, one silver and two bronze medals for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at a media day at the Jincheon National Training Center. World No. 1 An Se-young will defend her women's singles title, while the men's doubles pair of Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho is another gold prospect. In the women's team event, South Korea is seeded third and could meet China in the semi-finals.
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Iraola admits Liverpool not yet consistent
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has admitted his side will have ups and downs as he tries to build consistency early in his Anfield tenure. He spoke after Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham, having previously beaten Ipswich and Atletico Madrid. Liverpool next face Tottenham in the League Cup third round at Anfield, with Giorgi Mamardashvili set to start in place of Alisson Becker.
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Silva: JDT vs Buriram at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium set to be fierce
Buriram United head coach Mario Silva expects a tough East Zone AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) clash against Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri tomorrow night. Buriram captain Kenneth Dougall said the match will be challenging given the two sides have met seven times before.
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Mourinho praises Arda Guler's quality ahead of Madrid's Elche clash
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has praised Turkish midfielder Arda Guler as a player of extraordinary potential ahead of the La Liga match against Elche. Mourinho also admitted Vinicius Junior has yet to reach his best form this season. Madrid sit second in La Liga, three points behind Barcelona.
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Israfilov confident JDT can beat Buriram United in ACLE
JDT defender Eddy Israfilov is confident his team can beat Buriram United in the AFC Champions League Elite East Zone match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri tomorrow night. JDT coach Xisco Munoz is wary of the threat posed by Guilherme Bissoli.
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Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko dies at 64
Former West Ham and Czech Republic goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64 after a long battle with cancer. His former club Banik Ostrava confirmed the death, and West Ham will pay a special tribute before their League Cup match against Fulham.
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Safee Sali, Koo Kien Keat to feature in humanoid robot fight league at Pavilion Damansara Heights
Former national footballer Safee Sali and former national doubles shuttler Koo Kien Keat are among the sports personalities expected to take part in New Dawn MY, a human-piloted humanoid robots competition, at Pavilion Arena, Pavilion Damansara Heights in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 3. Organiser Shadow Combat League said the event will feature seven bouts, including four preliminary fights and three championship bouts, with titles contested in the ICON, GLADIATOR and NETRUNNER categories.
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Razif Sidek questions BAM's failure to target Asian Games gold
Badminton legend Datuk Razif Sidek has questioned BAM's decision not to set gold as the official target for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, naming only one silver and one bronze. He believes the Aaron Chia-Tee Kai Wun pairing can chase gold if they build understanding and prepare well.
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Nani Sahirah targets national record at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Malaysian shot putter Nani Sahirah Maryata aims for a new national record in her Asian Games debut in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Her 15.80m throw at SUKIPT boosted her confidence after recovering from two early-year injuries. Her current national record stands at 16.36m from last year's SEA Games.
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LTdL 2026 preparations 95 percent done, Gunung Jerai to be 'mini Genting'
Preparations for the 2026 Le Tour de Langkawi are about 95 percent complete, with only coordination meetings for the Sepang and Shah Alam districts in Selangor outstanding. Organisers expect big crowds at the Gunung Jerai climb in Kedah, which they want to turn into a 'mini Genting', and have raised Hors Categorie points from 15 to 25. The eight-stage race covering 1,285.5 km runs from 27 September to 4 October.
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UPSI rowers help Malaysian university team take three silvers in Shenyang
Two Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris athletes, Amin Syahmi Azahar and Nur Insyirah Ishak, helped a Malaysian university crew win three silver medals at the 9th Shenyang Open Regatta at Sungai Hun City Centre, Shenyang, China. The team also included students from UTeM, UTHM and UTM, with the competition running from 10 to 14 September.
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Speedy Tigers must tighten defence before Asian Games, says Shahrun Nabil
Former national hockey captain Shahrun Nabil Abdullah says Malaysia's men's team must fix a leaky defence before opening their Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 campaign against Uzbekistan on Sunday. He said scoring is not the problem, but the focus must be on three points, especially against Pakistan and China in Group B.
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BAM weighs Asian Games gold incentive, doubles national tournament prize money
The Badminton Association of Malaysia will consider a special incentive for players who win badminton gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. BAM president Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz also announced that prize money for all national championships will be doubled from next year and that the body is seeking a full-time Director of Sports Science and Medicine.
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South Korea name Robert Moreno as interim coach for four friendlies
South Korea have appointed Robert Moreno as interim coach for four home friendlies in September and October. Moreno named captain Son Heung-min in his squad and said he wants to make Korean fans happy after a poor World Cup and controversies at the Korea Football Association.
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FAM told to be open on heritage player clearances after FIFA sanctions
Critics are urging the FA of Malaysia to be more transparent about how it clears foreign-born heritage players, after seven players and FAM were sanctioned by FIFA and taken to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over forged ancestry documents. Sports analyst Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli said fans will not accept eleventh-hour announcements such as Australian-based Brad Tapp's without documentary proof, pointing to Indonesia's open approach.
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Higher HC points set to make LTdL26 King of the Mountain fight fierce
The battle for the King of the Mountain jersey at Le Tour de Langkawi 2026 is expected to stay fierce until the final stages after Hors Classe points at Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands were raised to 25 from 15. LTdL chief operating officer Emir Abdul Jalal said the three summit finishes at Gunung Jerai, Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands will be key, with climbing zones in stages six and eight still offering points. The race runs from 27 September to 4 October over eight stages covering 1,285.5 kilometres.
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Norris: Madring circuit and VSC rule both need fixing after Spanish GP loss
Lando Norris said the new Madring circuit in Madrid needs changes and the virtual safety car rule should be reviewed after he lost a Spanish Grand Prix win he had controlled. The McLaren driver finished third after an early VSC period allowed rivals to pit and gain time while he could not. Max Verstappen and McLaren boss Andrea Stella also commented on the matter.
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Sport science gives Singapore athletes an edge ahead of Asian Games
Singapore's elite athletes are using sport science and data from SportSG's High Performance Sport Institute to find small performance gains before the Asian Games begins on Sep 19. Physiology, movement and performance analysis tests help coaches adjust training loads and spot fatigue that the naked eye misses.
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Sarawak signs MoU to bid for 2029 Islamic Solidarity Games
Sarawak has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association and the Olympic Council of Malaysia to bid for the 2029 Islamic Solidarity Games. The MoU was signed in Taif, Saudi Arabia, during the 15th ISSA General Assembly. Sarawak minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state is ready to work with the federal government and ISSA if selected.
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Honda replaces F1 engine boss after slow start with Aston Martin
Honda has changed the leadership of its Formula 1 engine programme after a disappointing start to its return this season. Yoichiro Fukao replaces Tetsushi Kakuda as Large Project Leader of the F1 project, with Aston Martin 10th of 11 teams in the constructors' championship.
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Tahir Ansari is Singapore's sole modern pentathlon entry at Asian Games
Tahir Ahmed Ansari will be Singapore's only representative in modern pentathlon at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with qualifying starting on 16 September. The 34-year-old took up the sport about two years ago after trying laser pistol shooting at a booth outside the National Stadium.
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Selangor Malay team target Raja-Raja Gold Cup after Agong Cup defence
Selangor's Malay team retained the Agong Cup for a fourth straight year after beating Kuala Lumpur Malay 2-0 at Stadium Sungai Besar. Coach Ahmad Fairuz Mohd Yunus said the win is a tonic for the Raja-Raja Gold Cup, which starts Friday, with Selangor drawn in Group C with Terengganu, Perlis and Penang's Flex Hi Suria FC.