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Borneo Post
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- Sport
- Borneo Post
Twin brothers conquer 21km categories at the Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run 2025
Hazarullah (fourth right) and Syahrullah (fourth left) were the top two finishers of the 21km Men's Open and 21km Men's National categories at the Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run 2025. — Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (July 28): Running has not only brought twins Hazarullah and Syahrullah Safri closer but also helped them conquer podiums across the country. Hazarullah, 27, from Saratok, clinched first place in both the 21km Men's Open and 21km Men's National categories while Syahrullah finished second in the same categories at the Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run 2025 held here yesterday. When met by The Borneo Post after the prize presentation ceremony at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) compound, the Malay-Melanau lad shared how his brother had first inspired him to lace up his running shoes. 'My motivation is actually my twin brother, Syahrullah. He started running earlier than me. My original sport was football, but when I saw him running in 2017 and consistently finishing on the podium, I felt like I wanted to follow in his footsteps,' said Hazarullah. He eventually made the switch in 2019 while pursuing his degree at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam. 'I started running seriously when I was 21, during my degree days at UiTM Shah Alam. Since then, football has taken a back seat. I don't play anymore. I just run,' he said. This week alone, Hazarullah secured two championship titles—at the Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run and earlier at the Sarawak Day Run in Bintangor. 'I'm happy, of course, because last year in this same event, I finished third. The top two were runners from Kenya. But this year, I managed to win both the Men's Open and Men's National categories. 'Earlier this week, on Tuesday, I also became champion at the Sarawak Day Run in Bintangor. So, two wins this week,' he added. Currently undergoing his practicum at Sekolah Kebangsaan Nanga Babai in Julau, Hazarullah said he joins running events almost every week. 'Almost every week there's an event that I join. Next week, I'll be in Bintulu. After that, back to Kuching, then again in Kuching,' he said. He estimated that the Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run was his ninth or tenth event of the year so far. Among his proudest achievements to date was placing 9th in the Malaysian category at the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon last year. 'That's one of the biggest events in Malaysia, and I was really proud to be in the top 10 for the 42km category,' he said. Hazarullah poses with his prizes.— Photo by Roystein Emmor Hazarullah believes running is an activity for everyone, whether for fitness, fun or competition. 'Running helps steer you away from negative influences, like social ills. It's a healthy activity, and everyone can participate. If you train more and have the talent, you can go far. But even if you're just running for fun or fitness, that's perfectly fine too. 'As for me, my target is always to be in the top 10 for every event. That's good enough for me,' he added. A total of 3,200 participants took part in the second edition of the Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run 2025, comprising runners from Malaysia and 21 other countries. The event was organised by the Kuching City Joggers Club (CJC) in collaboration with MBKS in conjunction with the Kuching City Day celebration. The prize presentation ceremony was officiated by Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Also present was Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng. Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run lead lifestyle running
IOL News
26-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
PNB Masters rise to the occasion
Westville BC's Roger Boulle (Vet) and Hillary's Marc Rogers (Open) – newly crowned PNB Master's champions. | Paul White Image: (credit Paul White) As every seasoned bowler knows, true mastery on the green is far more than simply delivering a bowl accurately. It's a delicate dance of technical precision, strategic insight, adaptability and unwavering consistency. This past weekend, the PNB Masters showcased these qualities in full force. At the close of play on Saturday, the log standings were a tease for what Sunday had in store. The margins were razor-thin and anticipation ran high. In the Men's Open, Section 1 leader Jarred Bauristhene had edged two points ahead of Wayne Roberts, with the draw having them facing each in the final sectional game. Section 2 mirrored the drama: Marc Rodgers led Ruaan Victor by one point, and the two were drawn against each other in a winner-takes-all clash. Umhlali CC's Jill Hackland (Vet) and Linda Tolmay (Open) – 2025 PNB Master's champions. | Monique Lott Image: (credit Monique Lott) Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The Men's Veterans offered their own nail-biters. Section 1 front-runner John Connellan and Louis Tolmay were separated by a single point, while in Section 2, Roger Boulle led Rodney Ward only on aggregate. Sunday morning was set to test composure and class. In the Women's Open, Section 1 saw a pivotal showdown between Glenda Matthews and Susan Nel—so close that a single shot on aggregate separated them. Section 2 was even tighter, with Michelle Gerber and Linda Tolmay level on points and only aggregate giving Gerber a slight edge. But Nel and Tolmay turned the tables in their final games and booked their spots in the title clash. Umhlali CC's ecstatic Linda Tolmay holds her first PNB Open Master's trophy aloft. | Monique Lott Image: (credit Monique Lott) The women's veterans continued the trend. Gail Jennings led Judy Green by a point in Section 1. In Section 2, it was equal points for Minette Hatton-Jones and Lorna Drake, with Hatton-Jones just edging it on aggregate. The drama was undeniable. And then came Sunday. In the Men's Open, Bauristhene and Rodgers both rose to the occasion, defeating Roberts and Victor respectively, to earn their final berths. In the final, Rodgers wasted no time asserting control and stormed to 21 shots in just 14 ends—claiming his first PNB Masters title. In the Veterans, Boulle was equally emphatic, joining Rodgers in the winners' circle with his own clinical 21-shot finish over 14 ends. Westville's Roger Boulle celebrates his first PNB Master's win. | Judy Bowland Image: (credit Judy Bowland)
India Gazette
21-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Indian Open of Surfing: Srikanth D claims men's title
Mangalore [Karnataka], June 21 (ANI): Tamil Nadu's Srikanth D clinched the Men's Open title while Kamali Moorthy defended both her titles in the Women's Open and Groms Girls (U-16) categories at the 6th Indian Open of Surfing, the second leg of the 2025 National Surfing Championship Series which concluded in Mangalore. On Friday, Prahlad Sriram of Tamil Nadu also secured the title in the Groms Boys (U-16) category. Organized by the Surfing Swami Foundation and hosted by Mantra Surf Club under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India, the national championship once again highlighted Tamil Nadu's dominance in all four categories. Originally scheduled from May 30 to June 1, the competition had to be postponed due to adverse weather conditions in Mangalore. It was later held behind closed doors, with only participants and officials in attendance, as per a press release. -Srikanth D Emerges as New Men's Champion After finishing second in last year's final, Srikanth D returned stronger and more focused, with a winning score of 14.63, edging out reigning national champion Ramesh Budilal, who finished second with 11.87. Sivaraj Babu (9.77) and Sanjay Selvamani (7.07) rounded off the top four. -Double Delight for Kamali Moorthy Defending champion Kamali Moorthy continued her reign as India's leading female surfer, winning both the Women's Open and Groms Girls (U-16) categories once again. Her score of 13.33 in the Women's Open final saw her convincingly beat Sugar Shanti Banarse (10.50), while Shrishti Selvam scored 2.47 to finish third. In the Groms Girls final, Kamali delivered a spectacular performance, posting the highest heat total of the event--a staggering 15.50--to seal her title defence. The young sensation finished well ahead of Aadya Singh (2.36) and Saanvi Hegde (2.20). -Prahlad Sriram Makes Waves in Groms Boys (U-16) In the Groms Boys (U-16) final, Prahlad Sriram emerged victorious with a total of 11.06, narrowly beating Harish P (9.67) and Som Sethi (9.30). The contest in this category was particularly close, highlighting the depth of young surfing talent in India. -Delayed but Determined: A Successful Edition The event was originally scheduled to be held from May 30 to June 1, 2025, but had to be postponed due to adverse weather and rough sea conditions caused by early monsoon activity and cyclonic disturbances in the Arabian Sea. Despite the disruptions, the organising committee, comprising the Surfing Swami Foundation, Mantra Surf Club, and Surfing Federation of India (SFI) ensured that the championship resumed later in a more controlled format, giving athletes a fair and safe platform to compete. 'While the event had to be rescheduled and scaled down, the quality of surfing remained exceptional. The Indian Open of Surfing, the second stop on the National Surfing Championship Series, faced some delays, but we were committed to ensuring that the competition took place, as cancelling it would have impacted the surfers' national rankings,' said Rammohan Paranjape, Vice President of Surfing Federation of India and Director of Mantra Surf Club. Though it was a low-key event held behind closed doors, the spirit of competition and the passion displayed by the athletes were truly inspiring. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and commend every participant for competing with such dedication and resilience,' he added. (ANI)
The Citizen
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Thrilling finish awaits as Jozi Cup 2025 finals hit Wanderers
The 2025 edition of the Jozi Cup is gearing up for a high-energy conclusion, with the finals kicking off at the DP World Wanderers Stadium on June 14. The five-week winter cricket showcase, which has featured 428 matches so far, will wrap up with 103 fixtures still to be played across various age groups and divisions, including U11 to Over-40s, Men's and Women's Open, Veterans, and Blind Cricket. Fans can expect a true cricket carnival atmosphere, as the finals offer free entrance, family-friendly entertainment, and the rare opportunity to watch club-level talent take to the same pitch as their professional heroes. 'Affording our talent the opportunity to perform on the exact stage on which their heroes play, is paramount to their growth path,' said tournament director Reuben Mandlazi. 'The finals are about fanfare, scouting, and real cricket experiences.' The finals schedule includes: June 14 Blind Cricket Exhibition Veterans Senior Men's Open Men's Open June 15 U11 Boys U13 Girls Women's Open June 16 U13 Boys U18 June 22 U14 U16 Mandlazi has encouraged supporters to join the excitement at the Wanderers, adding that the tournament continues to serve as a vital pipeline for future cricket stars, with participation from Blind Cricket teams and Telkom's Talent Acceleration Programme. Finals will be streamed live on the SuperSport Schools app. For more details, email jozicup@ ALSO READ: Jozi Cup 2025 heats up as winter's biggest cricket tournament continues At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Borneo Post
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Gerambeat PS retain tug-of-war men's title
Gerambeat PS team receiving the Men's Open Tug-of-War title. KOTA KINABALU (May 26): Gerambeat PS reigned supreme by retaining the 'Migazat Dukug' (tug-of-war) title in the recently concluded traditional sports competition held in conjunction with the state-level Kaamatan Festival. The defending champions beat off the challenge of Reborn Blue Tiger to emerge as champions of the Men's Open (combined weight 680kg) event at the SMK Bahang, Penampang. Tagon Tambunan and Gerambeat Jr Garagas settled for joint third placing. In the Women's Open (combined weight 560kg), KB Town 'pullers' bested Gerambeat Ladies in the final to prevent a clean sweep from the latter. Kota Marudu's Dinamik Women Puller Team and Kokup Tawau Ladies finished joint third. Among other highlight in the two-day event was the 'Mipulos' (arm-wrestling) contest, which saw familiar faces such as two-time world gold medalist Joffey Jolly, Jolly Johnson and Joyce Heng Shu Xia among the winners. Competing in the Men's Champion of Champions event, Joffey representing Papar defeated Raymond Wong of KDCA Kapayan to the title while Dollie Joe and Jazzien Boezalek shared the third placing. Defending champion Jolly of Telipok remained unbeaten in the Men's Veteran event after he edged Oliver Joseph of Penampang in the final. The join third placing went to Esmond Ampilah (KDCA Kapayan) and Earl Dominic Gregory. As for Joyce, she faced little problem as she claimed the Women's above 70kg category title beating fellow Penampang puller Nezira Petrus Lojuyo. Frecy Pettues of Kudat and Eristica Estie Bidi of Ranau finished joint third. Five other divisions including newly-included under-18 event that attracted 40 entries were also contested in arm-wrestling, which was one of the nine traditional sports featured in the two-day programme. Tug-of-war and arm-wrestling apart, the others were momolositik (slingshot), monopuk (blowpipes), manandus (spearing), Mobpiri (lighting fire), Monungkava Kalabau (roping buffalo), Rampanau (walk with poles) and Sipatu Tompulalangoi (giant slippers). In all, around 2,000 people either attended or contested in the traditional sports programme, which was officiated by Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Fairuz Renddan on Saturday. Sabah Sports Board (SSB) chairman Masly Wahip officiated at the prize presentation and closing of the programme yesterday. Traditional Sports Results MIGAZAT DUKUG Men's Open 1. Gerambeat PS 2. Reborn Blue Tiger 3. Tagon Tambunan 3. Gerambeat Jr Garagas
