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Other Sports 5 May 2025 | 11:00 PM

Short time in Podium Programme proves wonders for Aleena-Ain

PETALING JAYA: A short time in the Podium Programme was good enough to help lawn bowlers Aleena Ahmad Nawawi and Nur Ain Nabilah Tamizi win big in the women's pairs event at the Asian Championships in the Philippines.

Cycling 17 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

National body await cyclist’s OK for place in Podium Programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) are not prepared to let go of track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang as they feel he can still play a big role in the national team.

Other Sports 26 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

NSC approve 33 takraw players for 2025 Podium Programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Sports Council (NSC) have approved a total of 32 sepak takraw players for the 2025 Podium Programme, in preparation for several important tournaments and games for the next two years.

Hockey 30 Nov 2023 | 11:00 PM

Speedy Tigers’ spot in Podium Programme to be reviewed after Olympic qualifiers

PETALING JAYA: The Speedy Tigers have been spared the drop from the Podium Programme by the National Sports Council (NSC) until the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in Oman from Jan 15-21.

Cycling 1 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

Ride on hold as Azizul keeps MNCF and NSC waiting

PETALING JAYA: It’s already 2025 but both the National Sports Council (NSC) and the Malaysia National Cycling Federation (MNCF) have yet to receive confirmation from Azizulhasni Awang on whether he will continue to ride for the national track cycling team this year.

Cycling 18 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

NSC give MNCF until Dec 31 to decide on Azizul’s future

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Sports Council (NSC) have given the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) until Dec 31 to confirm track cycling ace Azizulhasni Awang’s participation in the Podium Programme next year.

Other Sports 10 May 2025 | 11:00 PM

Aniq smashes own national record but misses podium finish in China

KUALA LUMPUR: National weightlifter Aniq Kasdan bettered his own national record in the snatch at the Asian Championships in China but still missed out on the podium in the end.

Shooting 6 Oct 2022 | 11:00 PM

Podium Programme shooters can’t afford a misfire in Cairo

PETALING JAYA: The national shooters’ spots in the Podium Programme are under scrutiny when they compete at the World Shooting Championships in Cairo from Oct 12-25.

Squash 4 Jan 2024 | 11:00 PM

Duncan hopes to deliver to justify surprise spot in Podium Programme

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Duncan Lee received a massive boost ahead of the new season when he was included in the Podium Programme.

Other Sports 22 Nov 2023 | 11:00 PM

NSC looking to get Podium athletes EPF and Socso contributions

KUALA LUMPUR: National athletes under the Podium Programme breathed a sigh of relief on learning that the National Sports Council (NSC) would look into implementing Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions for them starting next year.

Swimming 6 Dec 2023 | 11:00 PM

NSC approve additional swimmers for Podium Programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Sports Council (NSC) have agreed to increase the number of athletes for swimming under the Podium Programme next year.

Diving 9 May 2025 | 11:00 PM

Divers under pressure to meet MQS at trials or miss chances for world meet

KUALA LUMPUR: The heat is on the divers to meet the Minimum Qualifying Score (MQS) during the national trials today in Bukit Jalil.

Bowling 8 May 2025 | 11:00 PM

It’s not about the money for Wani – bowler eyes personal achievement

PETALING JAYA: Former world youth bowling champion Nur Syazwani Sahar is determined to go all the way in the Kuala Lumpur International Open (KLIO), which is set to return to Sunway Mega Lanes from May 25 to June 1.

Other Sports 14 Sept 2023 | 11:00 PM

Lawn bowls to be included in Podium Programme after success at worlds

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian lawn bowls team are glad to know that the National Sports Council (NSC) will soon include them in the Podium Programme after their success at the World Bowls Championships in Australia.

Other Sports 26 Mar 2025 | 09:28 PM

Figure skating-American Liu dazzles in short programme at world championships

(Reuters) -American Alysa Liu produced the best performance of her career to lead the women's field after the short programme at the World Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday, as the sport's biggest event ahead of the 2026 Olympics kicked off in Boston.

Archery 29 Sept 2022 | 11:00 PM

Archer Khairul can still regain spot in Podium Programme

PETALING JAYA: The door is not closed on Olympian archer Khairul Anuar Mohamad although he has been axed from the Podium Programme.

Squash 28 Dec 2021 | 11:00 PM

Former No. 1 Wee Wern axed from Podium Programme

PETALING JAYA: There is no place for national squash player Low Wee Wern in the Podium Programme.

Athletics 23 Feb 2022 | 11:00 PM

Cabinet okays RM240mil to revive Podium Programme

PETALING JAYA: It’s sweet music to the ears of national athletes as the Podium Programme will continue until 2025 with new budget and those dropped are set to regain their places.

Other Sports 20 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

Eight sports picked for new Olympic programme

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight sports have been selected as pilot projects for the Olympic Sports Development Programme to ensure Malaysia continue to produce talented athletes capable of winning medals at the world's biggest sporting event.

Archery 6 Jan 2021 | 11:00 PM

Jefri: Contracts under Podium Programme to be extended

PETALING JAYA: It is still uncertain when the Covid-19 situation can get better to allow national athletes the chance to compete overseas.

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