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UPM overall champions of SUKIPT 2026, Sultan of Selangor congratulates
Universiti Putra Malaysia won the overall title at SUKIPT 2026 with 35 gold, 20 silver and 15 bronze medals, ahead of UiTM and hosts Universiti Malaya. The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, as UPM Chancellor, congratulated the contingent. The 7th edition ended at Dewan Tuanku Canselor, Universiti Malaya on Sept 6, with 46 meet records and two national records broken.
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BAM open to Zii Jia training with existing players, says Tengku Zafrul
BAM president Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the association's doors are open to Lee Zii Jia to train with existing players. He said the decision rests with Zii Jia, while BAM is focusing on young players and preparations for the 2027 SEA Games and LA28 Olympics. BAM secretary-general Kenny Goh confirmed Zii Jia had trained at BAM twice a week before.
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Sabah ITF Taekwon-Do brings home 31 medals from Hwa Rang Warrior Asia Cup 2026
Sabah's 56-member ITF Taekwon-Do contingent, represented by three clubs, returned with 31 medals from the Hwa Rang Warrior Asia Cup 2026 held at Stadium Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 4 to 6. They finished 16th among 59 teams with four golds, 10 silvers and 17 bronzes. Contingent chief Osmaiza Osman said the initial target of 10 golds was not met but praised the athletes, coaches and officials for their commitment.
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KL City rely on Josue against Selangor
KL City FC are expected to continue relying on Paulo Josue for their Super League match against Selangor FC at MBPJ Stadium tomorrow night. New striker Fareed Sadat may not be fielded because his visa process is not yet complete.
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Tardio-Khlif reach KL Cup semi-finals after straight-games win
Top seeds Gabriel Tardio and Noe Khlif beat Luc Pham and George Wall 11-5, 13-11 at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur to reach the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup semi-finals. The pair, playing their first tournament together, adjusted to the fast court and local heat after a tough opening round against Syed Uzair Sufi and Park Seong Yong. They face Clayton Powell and Armaan Bhatia next.
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Jimmy Liong loses to Shimabukuro in KL Cup round of 16
Jimmy Liong Kai Long lost to American teenager Tama Shimabukuro 12-10, 11-4 in the round of 16 at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood on Friday. The national No. 1 admitted losing focus at a crucial point in the first game. Shimabukuro advanced to the semi-finals, where he will face Hong Kong's Wong Hong Kit.
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Rosman: Pearly-Thinaah can win Asian Games medal, but it will be hard
National women's doubles coach Rosman Razak said Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are still capable of winning a medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, but admitted their form has not fully recovered after Pearly's back injury. He spoke after a training session at the Academy Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara on Friday.
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Selangor overall champions of Para SUKMA 2026, Amirudin hopes athletes reach world title
The closing ceremony of Para SUKMA 2026 was held at the Selangor International Trade Centre (STIC), with Selangor emerging as overall champions for the first time since the games began in 1982. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said he hopes national para athletes will go on to become world champions, and noted the age limit of under 40 for athletes. Selangor collected 93 golds, 55 silvers and 52 bronzes, followed by Sabah and Sarawak.
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Mekdi National Takraw League 2026 a top platform for grassroots players, says national coach
National sepak takraw head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun says the Mekdi National Takraw League 2026 is the best platform for grassroots players to gain competitive experience. The league, jointly organised by McDonald's Malaysia and Harian Metro, opens in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak next month before the final in Kuala Lumpur in November.
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Sarawak para bowlers bag six golds at Para SUKMA Selangor
Sarawak's para tenpin bowling squad won six gold medals at Para SUKMA Selangor 2026, beating its pre-Games target of five. The haul at Sunway Mega Lanes included singles titles for Rosserrine Issawell Manong Raymond and Mohamad Yakup Winei, plus a doubles contribution from Farthin Zafirah Zaidi and Nurfariesyah Adriana Fairul. Head coach Myron Khoo Hock Ming said the next focus is the World Para Championships and getting Sarawak athletes into the national squad.
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Jimmy Liong faces US teen Shimabukuro in KL Cup last 16
Malaysia's national No. 1 Jimmy Liong meets 15-year-old American Tama Shimabukuro in the round of 16 of the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood tomorrow. Liong says singles is his strongest discipline and he is studying Shimabukuro's game before their first meeting. Several other Malaysians lost in the earlier rounds.
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Chew Jit Thye defends badminton WH1 gold at Para SUKMA Selangor
Perak athlete Chew Jit Thye successfully defended his badminton WH1 (wheelchair) gold medal at the Selangor 2026 Para Malaysia Games at the Selangor Youth and Sports Complex in Shah Alam. The 27-year-old won all four matches without dropping a set. He now trains at the Kampung Pandan Paralympic Sports Excellence Centre and aims for the Paralympics.
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Dollah admits KL City's attack needs fixing after FA Cup quarter-final progress
KL City FC reached the FA Cup quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw with Perak at Stadium Bolasepak Kuala Lumpur, advancing 1-0 on aggregate. Coach Datuk Dollah Salleh said his side did not play as expected and the attack still relies too heavily on Paulo Josue for goals.
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Syed Uzair-Seong Yong push world No. 2 pair to three games at KL Cup
Unseeded Syed Uzair Sufi-Park Seong Yong took the opening game 11-3 against top seeds Gabriel Tardio-Noe Khlif before losing their round-of-16 match at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian-South Korean pair, playing together for only the second time, had earlier beaten China's Phoenix He and Singapore's Ryan Ng in the first round.
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Sabah FC coach questions refereeing after FA Cup exit
Sabah FC head coach Juan Torres Garrido criticised the standard of refereeing after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup by Selangor FC 4-3 on aggregate. He claimed controversial decisions, including a penalty and a 'soft elbow' red card, made his team's path harder. The second leg was played at Stadium Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ).
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Selangor reach FA Cup quarter-finals with 4-3 aggregate win over Sabah
Selangor beat Sabah 2-1 at MBPJ Stadium on Wednesday to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals 4-3 on aggregate. Coach Kim Pan Gon criticised the scheduling of two matches within 72 hours and the closed-door ruling that kept spectators away.
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Pearly-Thinaah say nothing is impossible ahead of Asian Games 2026
Pearly Tan and M Thinaah believe nothing is impossible at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and refuse to set limits on Malaysia's medal chances. Thinaah said preparations are going well after returning from the China Masters, while Pearly said she has fully recovered from recurring injuries. The pair are expected to be among Malaysia's badminton hopes at the Games from 19 September to 4 October.
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Mekdi National Sepak Takraw League 2026 offers RM60,000, opens in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak
The Mekdi National Sepak Takraw League 2026 for under-16 players offers a total prize pool of RM60,000, with zonal competition starting in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak next month before the final in Kuala Lumpur in November. Organised by McDonald's Malaysia and Harian Metro, the league was launched at McDonald's Pantai Sentral Park by Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari.
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Selangor edge Sabah 2-1 to book FA Cup quarter-final spot
Selangor defeated Sabah 2-1 in the second leg of their FA Cup round of 16 tie at the MBPJ Stadium, advancing 3-2 on aggregate. Eduardo Sosa and Chigor Moraes scored for Selangor, while Park Jung Bin replied for Sabah. Elsewhere, Kuala Lumpur City, Penang, and Terengganu also progressed in the competition.
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Selangor FC play in empty stadium due to FA ban
Selangor FC's FA Cup match against Sabah FC was played in an empty Stadium MBPJ in Petaling Jaya. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) imposed the ban after crowd trouble in a previous match.
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Malaysian Cheong Kwok Khuen reaches pro main draw at Leapmotor KL Cup
Malaysian pickleball player Cheong Kwok Khuen qualified for the men's singles main draw at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup held at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. He defeated fellow Malaysian Ryan Lee in the qualifiers and will now face Vietnam's Nguyen Tien in the main draw.
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Irfan Bakti: KRW forced to recall released players due to FIFA restrictions
Kelantan Red Warriors head coach Irfan Bakti Abu Salim revealed the team had to recall eight to nine released players due to FIFA registration restrictions. He made the remarks after his team was eliminated from the FA Cup, losing 5-1 to Kuching City at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium. Irfan appealed to FAM for help, stating the current situation is not the players' fault.
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Kuching City thrash Kelantan 5-1 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Kuching City FC beat Kelantan Red Warriors 5-1 in the second leg of the FA Cup round of 16 at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium, advancing 5-1 on aggregate. Coach Aidil Sharin Sahak praised his players' commitment despite a congested schedule.
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Sabah FC face Selangor in FA Cup second leg at MBPJ Stadium
Sabah FC play Selangor FC in the second leg of their FA Cup Round of 16 tie at MBPJ Stadium tonight. After drawing the first leg at Likas Stadium, Sabah need a win to reach the quarterfinals. The team will need to contain Selangor's Faisal Halim and start aggressively.