Esme bags gold in fencing competition
Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025
By: GL Oh Text Size: Esme (front fourth left) with the other fencers and officials. Kota Kinabalu: Esme Primus captured the gold medal in the Inter-School fencing competition organised by SK Mutiara at their hall here recently. She easily defeated Safi Azzaleah Firdaus 10-1 in the final.
Advertisement The bronze medal was won by Nur Umaiza Ameera Asra who beat Erina Saffiya Effendee 10-4 in the earlier playoff, while fifth and sixth places went to Maryam Riyatuddin and Safi Aleysha Firdaus respectively. Coach Ronald Syleaster said the Under-12 mixed competition was held to further expose the sport to students in schools. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Express
21 hours ago
- Daily Express
Getting maximum exposure
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: The Prestige Squash Club players who gained valuable experience competing at the meet in Sarawak. Kota Kinabalu: Twenty-three junior squash players from Kota Kinabalu-based Prestige Squash Club were given maximum exposure in the 8th Borneo Junior Open Squash Championship 2025 held at the Sarawak Squash Centre in Kuching from July 15 to 20. The regional tournament classified as a gold event under the Asian Junior Super Series (AJSS) was organised in collaboration with the Asian Squash Federation (ASF). It attracted top junior players from 16 countries including Malaysia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and the United States as well as debut appearances by players from Canada, New Zealand, Russia and Sri Lanka. Club secretary Mohd Nizam Ali Hasan expressed his pride in the players' performance under the guidance of head coach Bryan Spencer Faurillo, along with coaches Julian Jeremiah Faurillo and Mohd Adam John Faurillo. 'The 8th Borneo Junior Open was more than just a competition, it was a platform for growth, exposure and self-discovery. Our young players showed grit and sportsmanship competing in various categories from Under-11 to Under-19 against some of the best juniors from across Asia and beyond. 'We are extremely proud of their efforts and this experience will undoubtedly shape them into stronger athletes moving forward,' he said. Euodia Lai, who was ranked top six in the girls Under-19 category, and Jedidiah Kwan, who ranked eighth in the boys Under-17 category, were the best achievers in the team, while several others managed to make it to the top half of their respective categories. Nizam added that the club are also grateful to the parents, sponsors, supporters, the coaching and management teams for their hard work and dedication to ensure the successful outing. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Daily Express
Putatan petanque tourney draws over 70 participants
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025 Text Size: PUTATAN: The 2025 Putatan District Petanque Championship, held over two days at Arena Bakut, drew more than 70 participants from across the district. The event featured 42 male and 30 female players, competing in their respective categories. Held on July 19, the program was co-organised by Sabah's Ministry of Youth and Sports, Sendil Boules Sports Club, Pasir Putih Boules Club, and Ketiau Boules Club. Gagasan Rakyat Petagas Division Chief Mohd Isquzawan Israq Arsit said the event aimed to uncover new talent and strengthen community unity through healthy recreation. Mohamad Syahzamil Madarin Syahar Alli won the boys' 13–20 category, while Leeyana Fitrialesya Kamrudin topped the girls' category. Winners received cash prizes and hampers presented by Sabah Youth Assembly member Saiful Bahri Bahrum on behalf of Isquzawan. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Daily Express
Taekwondo athletes return with six golds
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Members of Papar Wira ITF Taekwon-Do Club at the competition venue. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah State ITF Taekwon-Do Association (PTNSITF) finished sixth overall in the 2nd Kedah Open Legends Taekwondo Championship held at the Village Mall in Sungai Petani, Kedah recently. They took home a total of six gold, eight silver and 18 bronze medals. The gold medal winners were Azizudin Azlee (individual sparing and pattern), Mohamad Aisy Mikhael Mohd Elhmie Adfezan (individual pattern), Putri Aleeya Maisarah Al Sabah (individual pattern) and Izzul Faid Hafizh Muhammad Fikri (individual sparing and pattern). The State team were represented by 30 members from the Papar Wira ITF Taekwon-Do Club and 27 of them were students from SK Surati (9), SK Buang Sayang (6), SK ST Joseph (1), SK Agama SRITI (1), SMK Majakir (7) and SMK Takis (3) from the Papar district. A total of 500 participants from 23 clubs throughout the country took part in the tournament organised by the Kedah ITF Taekwon-Do Association. Osmaiza Osman, who led the contingent praised all the athletes for their commitment, and hope they will continue to work hard in upcoming tournaments, while head coach Mohammad Fitri Mahmud said the athletes have shown great potential. 'It was a good outing but it is still a long journey ahead for them. They must keep fighting and never give up. 'To those who failed to win medals, it was a good lesson and hope it will spur them to train harder for future competition,' he said. Meanwhile, club president Wera @ Azlan Ali was also pleased with the team's overall performance. 'All of our athletes have displayed good discipline throughout the competition and performed very well to win medals for the State as well as giving strong challenges to athletes from other clubs. 'I hope this tournament served as a valuable platform for them to gain experience and develop their skills further,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
