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Borneo Post
21-06-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Rajang Port Authority club launches five-month weight loss challenge for members
Hayati (centre) chairs the annual general meeting. SIBU (June 21): The Rajang Port Authority Sports and Recreational Club (Raport) on Friday launched a five-month Weight Loss Challenge as part of its renewed commitment to promote health and wellness among its members. Raport president Hayati Kiprawi announced this during the club's 50th annual general meeting cum annual dinner at Lakis Hall, An-Nur Mosque here. Speaking to The Borneo Post, Hayati said the idea behind the challenge was 'simple yet impactful'. 'We started by weighing ourselves today during the AGM. Over the next five months, members are free to do whatever it takes, whether it's exercising, eating better, or changing habits, to lose weight. 'Then, we'll have an official weigh-in again to see the results,' she said. The challenge is open to all Raport members, with no selection or pre-qualification. Participation is entirely voluntary and self-monitored, although final results will be based on official weight records taken at the start and end of the challenge. 'This isn't about strict tracking or pressure. It's a step toward being healthier. Even I'm joining! It's meant to be fun, and there's a prize for motivation,' she added. To encourage participation, Raport is offering a RM200 hamper as a prize for the member who achieves the most significant weight loss. Hayati shared the story of Kelvin Kerry, a young Raport staff member who independently managed to lose 30kg – from 120kg to 90kg – over the past year. 'He wasn't part of any official programme, but his determination was inspiring. We hope he can serve as a mentor figure to others in this challenge,' she said. With over 80 active members, Raport hopes the programme will inspire collective effort and positive lifestyle changes among its members. 'We don't set a fixed target for weight loss. Whether you lose 3kg or 10kg, it's a win if you feel healthier and more motivated,' she said. She said beyond the Weight Loss Challenge, Raport has a full calendar of engaging activities lined up for 2025 including a cooking competition, sports tournaments, and even e-gaming events like Mobile Legends, which will be introduced for the first time this year. 'We want to move beyond just participating, we want to win. Whether it's cooking, futsal, badminton or even e-gaming, we're setting targets and aiming to place,' said Hayati. She also expressed her intention for Raport to be more active and competitive in external tournaments this year and to bring back the winning spirit the club was once known for. 'It's not just about medals. It's about engagement, pride, and building community. We're evolving – with traditional and modern games alike,' she said. Hayati said as the club celebrates its 50th year, it is confident that these new programmes will not only boost health awareness but also rekindle camaraderie and active participation across its growing membership.
Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Heinrich Klaasen opens on retirement: ‘I felt for a long time that I didn't really care about any of my performances…That's the wrong place to be'
Earlier in the month, South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from the white-ball format after hanging up his boots in 2023. However, his retirement, similar to red-ball cricket, did come as a bit of a surprise in this format of the game. According to Klaasen himself, he did have plans to participate in the 2027 World Cup, but the sudden resignation of white-ball coach Rob Walter has put him in a dilemma. 'I felt for a long time that I didn't really care about any of my performances and whether the team won or not. That's the wrong place to be. I had a long conversation with Rob [Walter] before the Champions Trophy, and I told him I didn't feel good in my heart about what was going on. I wasn't enjoying it that much,' said Klaasen to Raport as quoted by Wisden. 'We talked nicely, we planned everything nicely up to and including the World Cup in 2027. So when he finished as coach and the [contract] negotiations [with CSA] didn't go as planned, it made my decision a lot easier,' Klaasen added. Klaasen, who was recently in action for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 season, wrote on Instagram: 'It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with.' 'From the first day, it was the biggest privilege representing my country and it was everything that I have worked for and dreamed about as a young boy,' the 33-year-old Klaasen added. The hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter represented South Africa in all three formats across 102 appearances – 4 Tests, 60 ODIs and 58 T20Is. Aggregating all four of his international centuries in ODIs, Klaasen piled up 3145 runs since his debut in 2018.
