THE Sabah delegation of media and communications practitioners went to Penang for goodwill games failed to win the challenge trophy.
Kota Kinabalu Media and Communications Recreational Club (MedComm KK) lost 3-2 overall at the second edition of NPC-Sabah Media Goodwill Games, which was hosted by National Press Club (NPC) and Penang Press Club (PPC) in George Town.
Host team NPC-PPC retained the trophy they won during the inaugural games held in Kota Kinabalu four years ago.
They secured victories in darts, pool and bowling, while MedComm KK won in football and badminton.
The NPC delegation was led by its president Datuk Ahirudin Attan while the PPC contingent was headed by its president Ang Tong Kai.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, MedComm KK chairman Christopher Bernard Maskilone said the event was more than just a sporting competition.
“It is about building friendships, strengthening professional relationships and promoting closer cooperation between the National Press Club and the Sabah media fraternity,” he said.
Maskilone also expressed appreciation to Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, as well as sponsors and supporters, for making Sabah’s participation possible.
