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Badminton

Ethan wins gold for the man who started it all

SHAH ALAM: A father's smile is the ultimate prize for Federal Territories doubles shuttler Ethan Oh Jon Hui.

Football

Tegen stars as Selangor retain Sukma gold

KUALA LUMPUR: She is only 18, but Tegen Su-Yin Butler is already a name to watch in Malaysian women football.

Diving

Elvis-Jared strike gold with just three days of training together

SHAH ALAM: Three days of training together was all national diver Elvis Priestly Clement and Jared Aiden Harold needed to strike gold for Sarawak in the men's 10m platform synchro at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) at Akuatik Selangor on Thursday (Aug 20).

Shooting

Zen Hong equals seven-gold haul with more events to come

PETALING JAYA: Cheah Zen Hong is in seventh heaven after matching his seven-gold haul from two years ago at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma).

Football

Exclusive-Soccer-Regional powerhouses weigh no-confidence vote in bid to oust Infantino - sources

BOLZANO, Italy, Aug 20 (Reuters) - World soccer's regional powerhouses are discussing whether to ⁠move a vote of no confidence as they seek to oust FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he angered them with a proposal to sell private investors a stake in the World Cup, senior figures familiar ⁠with the discussions told Reuters.

Athletics

Sayyid powers Penang to 4x400 Sukma record, ends 28-year gold wait

SERDANG: The Penang quartet led by 400m gold medallist Sayyid Amin Roslan have broken the Malaysia Games (Sukma) record in the 4x400m at the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Stadium here on Thursday (Aug 20).

Rugby

Rugby-New Zealand's Jordan, Roigard fit to face Springboks in first test

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Record ⁠try scorer Will Jordan and first-choice scrumhalf Cam Roigard ⁠have included in New Zealand's team for the first test ‌against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday after recovering from injury.

Other Sports

Breaking's next move: escaping the long shadow of Raygun

NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Two years ⁠after Australian breaker Raygun's much-maligned Olympic performance, the breaking community want to move on from the Paris Games debacle and ⁠reshape perceptions of a hip-hop art form they say was unfairly defined by a single routine.

Swimming

Eliza first Malaysian woman to go under 57 seconds

SHAH ALAM: Selangor's Eliza Tan has become the first Malaysian female swimmer to go below 57 seconds in the women's 100m freestyle.

Football

Soccer-PSG heavily fancied to win sixth successive Ligue 1 title

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Paris Saint-Germain ⁠are the overwhelming favourites to continue their dominance of Ligue 1, although there are no shortage ⁠of hopefuls seeking to dethrone them.

Badminton

Pearly-Thinaah go down fighting to Indonesian pair in world meet third round

PETALING JAYA: It is over for women doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah in the World Championships.

Badminton

Underdogs Sze Fei-Izzuddin stay cool after reaching quarters for first time at worlds

PETALING JAYA: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani may have the credentials to challenge for a medal at the World Championships in New Delhi, but the men's doubles pair would rather go about their campaign as underdogs.

Football

JDT stand firm on loanees as they face Kuching City in Charity Shield

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have made it clear that six players on loan to Kuching City will not feature against their parent club in the Charity Shield for a specific reason.

Football

Soccer-Qatar still not satisfied with Asia chief over Infantino letter

Aug 20 (Reuters) - The Qatar Football Association ⁠has reiterated its concerns over the lack of consultation with members before the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) signed an open ⁠letter with UEFA and CONCACAF criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of 2030

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Max Verstappen signed ⁠a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of 2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world champion's near-term Formula ⁠One future. 

Football

Soccer-Japan's Miura, 59, becomes oldest scorer in Emperor's Cup history

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Former ⁠Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura became the oldest ⁠scorer in Emperor's Cup history on Wednesday when ‌the 59-year-old netted two penalties in Fukushima United's 7-0 victory over amateur side Oyama Soccer Club.

Cricket

Cricket-Australia look for response to 'Darwin Disaster' in second Bangladesh test

SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Only a thumping win will ⁠do for Australia in the second test against Bangladesh this week as they look to ease the embarrassment of ⁠their shock nine-wicket loss in Darwin and even up the two-match series.

Swimming

Sukma 2026: Swimmer Eliza Tan reclaims national record in 100m freestyle

SHAH ALAM: Eliza Tan is making a big splash for hosts Selangor in the Malaysia Games (Sukma) swimming competition.

Boxing

Boxing-Serrano, Manzur trade knockout talk before featherweight title bout

TEMECULA, California, Aug ⁠19 (Reuters) - Amanda Serrano said she expects Lucrecia Manzur to come out ⁠swinging when they meet on Friday in a unified featherweight title bout ‌in Southern California. 

Football

Soccer-Kane content at Bayern, no longer feels same 'itch' to make Premier League return

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Harry Kane ⁠said the Premier League no longer holds the ⁠same draw for him and that he is fully ‌focused on Bayern Munich amid continued speculation about a return to England.