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Badminton

Arif relieved reunion with Roy King brings victory

PETALING JAYA: Wan Arif Wan Junaidi was relieved to finally taste victory again after reuniting with Yap Roy King at the World Championships in New Delhi.

Badminton

Carmen-Xin Yee ease into meet with opening round triumph

PETALING JAYA: A first appearance at the World Championships can be daunting, but Carmen Ting-Ong Xin Yee are taking it in their stride with little pressure on their shoulders.

Badminton

Ex-world champs Aaron-Wooi Yik learn to live with expectations

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik admit much has changed since they made history by becoming Malaysia's first world champions four years ago.

Badminton

Leong vows better show after avoiding Brazilian banana skin

PETALING JAYA: The opening round of the World Championships at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium yesterday was a timely reminder for national men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao that no opponent can be taken lightly, even those from countries with little badminton pedigree.

Swimming

Keng Liat: Erase my name from record for progress

KAJANG: Former swimming champion Alex Lim Keng Liat wants to see his name finally erased from the Malaysia Games (Sukma) record books.

Football

Baddrol savours role as Kedah’s  NextGen motivator

SERDANG: Kedah deputy chef-de-mission and former Malaysian international Baddrol Bakhtiar says his role at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) has given him a fresh appreciation for football.

Badminton

Chiew Sien wants to make most of worlds return with Tien Ci

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttler Lim Chiew Sien is determined to make the most of her return to the World Championships after waiting two years for another opportunity to compete on the biggest stage.

A Winning Factor

It’s back - the winning factor’s Premier League season preview

FOOTBALL is officially back as the confetti comes down at Wembley, signalling that the Premier League will start in four days' time.

Shooting

Mullet-sporting Perak teen claims 10m air rifle gold and breaks senior’s Sukma record

PETALING JAYA: Perak shooter Nazirul Iqbal Roszaini did not just win in style, he also hit the mark in record-breaking fashion to claim the men's 10m air rifle gold at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) yesterday.

Badminton

Johor team exit, but Chong Wei praises boys’ determination

SHAH ALAM: It's not everyday that you get to play in the presence of a legend.

Badminton

Kong shows Penang the ‘Wei’ again to reach quarters

SHAH ALAM: The first time felt so good, that national junior shuttler Kong Wei Xiang had to do it twice.

Cycling

Golden final ride for Selangor captain Nasrul

SEPANG: Team captain Nasrul Firas Ridzuan does not usually let his emotions get the better of him, but he could be excused for showing his softer side this time.

Athletics

What a comeback! Sayyid says it loud and clear with maiden 400m win

SERDANG: Penang's 400m Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medallist Mohd Sayyid Amin Roslan had the final say at the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Stadium yesterday.

Athletics

Airiel finds redemption as Johor smash 10-year Sukma relay mark

SERDANG: Mohd Airiel Iskandar turned individual disappointment into team triumph, helping Johor to a new Malaysia Games (Sukma) record in the men's 4x100m relay at the Universiti Putra Malaysia Sta­dium yesterday.

Athletics

Kai Le goes from accidental javelin thrower to record setter

SERDANG: Malaysia Games (Sukma) javelin champion and new record holder Chai Kai Le's foray into the sport was almost accidental.

Other Sports

No weight too heavy for Nurqalida when mum’s there to provide lift

KAJANG: The unexpected presence of her mother did the trick for weightlifter Nurqalida Umirah Abdullah to win big for the tiny state of Perlis in the Malaysia Games (Sukma).

Bowling

Isyraq rolls to top prize but feels absence of someone precious

SUBANG JAYA: Sarawak's Isyraq Iqbal Ramadhan had his mother by his side since he started bowling at the age of nine, but her absence was felt as he fulfilled his dream of winning a Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medal.

Squash

Sehveetrraa hopes to gain from pain after defying injury to reach final

PETALING JAYA: Just a month before the Malaysia Games (Sukma), squash player K. Sehveetrraa had been doubtful if she could compete due to an ankle injury.

Bowling

Aisyah goes from south to north to strike first Sukma bowling gold for Perlis

SUBANG JAYA: A change of state has led to a major change of fortunes for bowler Nurul Aisyah Salleh.

Golf

Golf-LIV Golf ending season early, cancels Michigan event

Aug 17 (Reuters) - LIV Golf ⁠said on Monday it has decided to cancel the team championship that was scheduled ⁠to be played next week in Michigan so it can focus on preparing for ‌its next chapter with new investors.