Sports news in Seremban
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National squad aim to be more than also-rans at LTdL 2026
Malaysia's national road cycling squad unveiled four core riders for Le Tour de Langkawi 2026 at a media conference at the National Sports Council in Kuala Lumpur. Coach Mohd Yusof Abdul Nasir said the team will not settle for a supporting role and will focus on the climbs, with two more slots to be filled.
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NSYNC 2026 in Seremban draws 40 teams, showcases young netball talent
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan: NSYNC 2026 held in Seremban featured 40 teams from six states and served as a platform to uncover young netball talent, organisers said. The event was supported by Peloh and 9 Orchids Netball Club and ran with about 50 staff including 13 umpires.
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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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NSYNC 2026 in Paroi opens young netball talent pathway to state squad
The Negeri Sembilan Youth Netball Championship (NSYNC) 2026 will be held this Sunday at Kompleks Sukan Negeri, Paroi, bringing together 48 teams and over 500 athletes. The inaugural tournament is organised by Peloh through Kelab Bola Jaring 9Orchids with MSN and PBJNS, offering four age categories and a talent development pathway to state selection.
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Carolan confident Speedy Tigers can reach 2026 Asian Games final
National hockey coach Brendon Carolan believes his Speedy Tigers squad can reach the final of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and secure a ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. He said the team has shown improvement in its playing pattern and defence over the past two and a half months, and is targeting wins over Pakistan and China to top Group B.
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MHC tells national hockey players to ignore negative social media posts
At a press conference at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday, Malaysian Hockey Confederation deputy president Datuk Ahmad Najmi Abdul Razak urged national players to ignore negative social media comments and focus on the Asian Games. MHC has set a top-four target for the women's team, coached by C. R. Kumar, who has introduced a tougher strength and conditioning programme.
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Carolan under pressure as Malaysia name Asian Games hockey squad
Malaysia Hockey Confederation wants the national men's team in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final, where gold earns a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Coach Brendon Carolan named his squad at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday after Malaysia finished last among 16 teams at the World Cup in Belgium. Defender Syed Syafiq Syed Cholan was replaced by Che Nur Aqilrullah Che Khairuzi Anwar due to a hamstring injury.
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Aiman retains national individual time trial title for seventh time
Muhammad Nur Aiman Rosli of Terengganu Cycling Team defended his elite men's individual time trial title at the 2026 National Road Championships in Rembau and Bandar Sri Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. He clocked 37 minutes 35.642 seconds, beating teammate Kee Zhe Yie and Muhammad Yusri Shaari. Intan Suraya Tokiman won the elite women's event.
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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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Amelia Lee, Jarvis Liew win overall 100PLUS MGA NJDP Second Round at A'Famosa
Amelia Lee and Jarvis Liew Zun Xin were crowned overall champions in the girls' and boys' categories at the 100PLUS MGA NJDP 2026 Second Round at A'Famosa Golf Club, Melaka. Amelia finished three rounds on 209 strokes, seven under par, while Jarvis carded 212, four under par.
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MAKAF promises Proton e.MAS to karate gold medallists at Asian Games
The Malaysian Karate Federation (MAKAF) has promised a Proton e.MAS car to any national karate athlete who wins gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Its president Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad said the reward is extra motivation for the seven athletes being sent, with a target of at least one gold. The announcement was made after a symbolic ceremony at the National Sports Institute (ISN) in Kuala Lumpur.
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St Paul's Seremban honours five hockey Olympians at centenary reunion
St Paul's Institution in Seremban held its Old Paulians' Association centenary reunion on Sept 5, where five former students who became Malaysian hockey Olympians were given legacy recognition certificates and plaques. Franco D'Cruz, 79, accepted the award for himself and for his 1972 Munich teammate Brian Sta Maria, 76, who was in hospital. Stephen Van Huizen, Gary Fidelis and Suriaghandi Suppiah were also honoured.
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KL City advances to FA Cup quarter-finals after goalless draw with Perak
Kuala Lumpur City FC drew 0-0 with Perak FA in the second leg of their Piala FA round of 16 match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras. The draw was enough for KL City to advance to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 aggregate win, following their victory in the first leg in Manjung.
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Amelia, Jarvis lead after second round of MGA junior golf in Melaka
Amelia Lee and Jarvis Liew Zun Xin took the lead in their respective categories after the second round of the 100PLUS MGA National Junior Development Programme golf championship at A' Famosa Golf Club in Melaka. Amelia shot a 69 to lead the girls' category, while Jarvis carded a 66 to top the boys' standings.
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Kelantan City FC coach praises team's fighting spirit after FA Cup upset over Negeri Sembilan
Kelantan City FC advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals despite a 2-3 loss to Negeri Sembilan FC in the second leg at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi, winning 4-3 on aggregate. Coach Alfredo Gonzalez praised his players' discipline and performance after the match.
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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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NSFC coach confused and disappointed after Piala FA exit
Negeri Sembilan FC coach Daniel Gimenez Alcaniz expressed confusion and disappointment after his team was eliminated from the Piala FA, losing 3-4 on aggregate to Kelantan City FC. Despite winning the second leg 3-2 at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Paroi, the earlier 0-2 defeat in Kota Bharu proved decisive. Alcaniz criticized his players' performance, particularly the goalkeeper's positioning, and called for unity ahead of their upcoming league match against JDT.
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JDT thrash UM-Damansara United 10-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 10-0 victory over UM-Damansara United at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, winning the tie 14-1 on aggregate. Kuching City FC also advanced after a 5-1 win over Kelantan Red Warrior, while Star City FC progressed past Kedah FA.
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Amelia Lee leads first day of MGA junior golf tour second leg in Melaka
Amelia Lee shot a one-under-par 71 to lead the women's overall category after the first round of the second leg of the 100PLUS-MGA National Junior Development Programme championship at A' Famosa Golf Club, Melaka. Amirah Nur Hanania Afanizam is in second place with a par round of 72. In the men's category, Raja Muhammad Syakir Raja Mohd Sukry and Muhamad Eiqbal Aisy Mohd Elauddin share the lead after carding 73.
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NSFC knocked out of FA Cup despite 3-2 win over Kelantan City in Paroi
Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) beat Kelantan City FC 3-2 in the second leg of the FA Cup Round of 16 at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi, but were eliminated 4-3 on aggregate. Kelantan City advanced to the quarter-finals after winning the first leg 2-0.