Sports news in Kuala Lumpur
10 stories within reach of Kuala Lumpur, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Youngster En Yu turns pastime into Olympic dream
Lim En Yu, who started playing badminton at age six to stay active, has turned her hobby into a dream of competing in the Olympics. The article highlights her journey and aspirations in the sport.
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National athletes ignite patriotic spirit, proud to carry Jalur Gemilang
National athletes celebrated the 69th National Day with patriotic spirit, making the Jalur Gemilang a symbol of pride and struggle in elevating Malaysia's name internationally.
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Will 'independent show' outshine BAM at Asiad?
Malaysia's best medal prospects in badminton at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are expected to come from independent players rather than the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) squad, according to the article.
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Gold and record not enough to satisfy Jing Xuan
Ng Jing Xuan, an athlete from Sunway University, won a gold medal and set a new record, but was disappointed as she failed to break the national record she had targeted.
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Insiders dominate candidate list ahead of FAM elective congress
The Football Association of Malaysia's entire executive committee resigned en masse in January following an AFC governance review, touted as a fresh start for Malaysian football. However, ahead of the elective congress, the candidate list is dominated by insiders, raising questions about whether true reform will occur.
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'Not quite there yet' – set-up struggles hold Danish back at Aragon
Moto3 rookie Hakim Danish Ramli admitted he lacked the pace to compete with the frontrunners at the Grand Prix of Aragon, citing set-up struggles that held him back during the race.
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'Only real athletes understand': Azizulhasni moved to tears by LA 2028 decision
Track cycling great Azizulhasni Awang was moved to tears after the National Sports Council and Youth and Sports Ministry confirmed his services are still needed for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The emotional response highlights his dedication and the significance of the decision.
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Harimau Malaya hope to get on the Asean money trail
Harimau Malaya will compete in the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup in Indonesia from Sept 24-Oct 3, aiming for regional pride and a share of the prize money.
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Azizulhasni cries after receiving email from KBS, MSN
Datuk Azizulhasni Awang cried with joy after receiving an email from KBS and MSN confirming that his services are still needed, especially for the mission to hunt for tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Jing Xuan breaks record, wins SUKIPT gold
Sunway University's Ng Jing Xuan won the javelin gold at SUKIPT 2026, setting a new games record of 46.92m. She now sets her sights on the SEA Games and other international meets.