Athletics / Running news in Damansara Selangor

1. Taufiq edges Fahmi in Merdeka Run at Balai Berita

   12 hours ago New Straits Times Balai Berita, Kuala Lumpur 8.8 km

   Youth and Sports Minister Dr Taufiq Johari beat Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil in the Oxyenergy Media Prima Merdeka Run at Balai Berita in Kuala Lumpur. About 1,500 participants joined the 3km and 5km categories, including a special category for persons with disabilities. Taufiq offered Fahmi a rematch and said such events promote healthier lifestyles and national unity.

2. UPSI kayaker Syahida Asyiqin wins SUKIPT 2026 Sportswoman, sets national record

   5 days ago Berita Harian Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur 7 km

   Syahida Asyiqin Rusli of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) was named Sportswoman of the SUKIPT 2026 games held at Universiti Malaya. She won gold in the women's TK1 200m event and set a new national record of 56.30 seconds in the qualifying round.