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Crocs fend off Turtles’ fightback

Posted: 14 Aug 2014 11:57 AM PDT

KUCHING: Sarawak heaved a sigh of relief when the referee blew the final whistle at stadium Negeri last night as they hanged on to a a nail-biting 3-2 lead to beat Terengganu.

The opening Malaysia Cup Group B looked like it was going to be a stroll in the park for the Crocs as despite missing two of their import players they cruised to a three nil lead in the first half.

The jubilant home crowd expected their team to continue the rout in the second half but instead were left praying for the final whistle as a resurgent Terengganu whittled the the three goal cushion to just one by the 71st minute.

The teams and fans observed a minute of silence for the MH370 and MH17 victims before the kick-off.

A large section of the fans threw paper airplanes in a poignant gesture to honour the victims.

Ryan Griffiths and Joseph Kalang spearheaded Sarawak's attack as expected while defender Ronny Harun was suspended for the match.

The Sarawak's back four consisted of Gabor Gyepes and Hairol Mokhtar in the centre while Ramesh Lai Ban Huat and Dzulazlan Ibrahim were on left and right back duty respectively.

The Crocs threatened almost immediately with Joseph Kalang's shot in the 6th minute going just wide.

Sarawak took the lead a minute later when they were awarded a penalty after Rashid Aya was brought down in the visitors' penalty box in the seventh minute.

Griffiths coolly slotted in the resulting spot kick.

Terengganu's Marjo Karlovic wasted a clear opportunity in the 22nd minute when his shot went wide.

Griffiths breached the Turtles defence again in the 29th minute, slotting in a long cross from Rashid.

The Australian nearly bagged a hat trick moments later but his shot hit the side netting.

S. Chanturu added another one for Sarawak after he received a short pass in the Terengganu penalty box from Griffiths.

After the breather, Junior Eldstal nearly made it 4-0 but he failed to connect a pass from Joseph.

Terengganu pulled one back after Karlovic headed in a corner in the 57th minute.

Turtles narrowed the gap after skipper Zairo Anuar Zailani scored from a penalty in the 71st minute after substitute Ismail Faruqi was fouled in the box.

After their second goal the visitors threw everything into the attack searching for the equaliser but the Crocs' defence stood strong to hold on to a precious slender win.

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More than 60 players attend clinic by Japanese Judo master

Posted: 14 Aug 2014 11:05 AM PDT

KUCHING: More than 60 students and judokas are attending a two-day judo coaching clinic that started at Chung Hua Middle School No. 1 school hall yesterday.

The clinic was conducted by 6th Dan Black Belt instructor and junior school teacher Master Hiroshi Kawamoto from Hiroshima.

He is assisted by his son Ryo and daughter Ai as well as state head coach Anderson Venus and senior judokas.

Hiroshi, a volunteer of the Japan-Malaysia Association, was in town since Monday on a holiday with his family and took time off to conduct the clinic jointly organised by Sarawak Judo Association (SJA) and Chung Hua Middle School No. 1.

This is the second time that Hiroshi is sharing his experience and expertise on judo with local trainees and judokas as he was also here last August.

During his stint now the instructor will also be working with trainees at the MSNS elite training centre at Jalan Pending.

Apart from that, Hisroshi has also donated second-hand tatami (floor mats) and judo kits to SJA.

SJA president Francis Chan said the association was very appreciative of Hiroshi's contribution and hoped to develop a long-term relationship with Hiroshi and the Hiroshima Judo Association.

"I am very sure that our exponents will learn much from Hiroshi and it is a big boost to our development programme," he added.

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Kuching clinch PSKPP table tennis crown

Posted: 14 Aug 2014 11:04 AM PDT

by Ting Tieng Hee, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on August 15, 2014, Friday

KUCHING: Host Kuching broke Sarikei's domination in table tennis at the Sarawak Sports and Culture Education Service Association (PSKPP) Festival at SJK Chung Hua No. 3 school hall here yesterday.

In team event final, last year's runners-up Kuching edged defending champions Sarikei 3-2 to emerge as the new champions.

It was Sarikei who won the first point when William Wong beat Chung Kui Choi 3-0 (11-5, 11-2, 11-6) in the men's singles but Ling Chooi Fong leveled for Kuching when she beat Chau Chaw Van 3-1 (11-6, 7-11, 11-8, 11-6) in the women's singles.

The men's doubles saw the Kuching taking a 2-1 lead after they beat Sarikei 3-1 (11-8, 1-11, 11-5, 12-10) but Kuching dropped a point in the women's doubles, losing 1-3 (13-11, 9-11, 8-11, 7-11), resulting in a 2-2 draw.

In the deciding game, Liaw Soon Chung and Tsai Min Choo were up to the task to defeat Loh Leh Chiong and Lam Mee Lai 3-0 (11-8, 11-5, 11-6) to stop Sarikei's bid of winning the championship for five times in a row.

Prior to the final, Kuching had won all their games in Group B, thrashing Bintulu and PSKPP HQ 5-0, and edging Miri 3-2 to book their semi-final spot where they blanked Sibu 3-0.

Sarikei topped Group A with six points after they thumped Sibu 5-0, beat Samarahan 4-1 and defeated Betong also by 4-1.

In the semi-finals, Sarikei beat Bintulu 3-0.

Bintulu finished third after they defeated Sibu 3-1 in the placing play-off.

Other teams which participated in the competition were Samarahan, Betong and Miri.

"It was a good achievement for us as we manage to stop Sarikei from winning the title for the fifth straight year," said Kuching coach Huong Haw Huon.

He was pleased to see the great team work and fighting spirit of Kuching paddlers and the hard work and preparations had paid off handsomely for them.

The prizes were given away by former SJK Chung Hua No. 2 headmaster Oh Boon Kheng, who is also Kuching team coordinator.

Also present was organising chairman Moh Fok Choi, the headmaster of SJK Chung Hua No. 3.

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Two-day Dayang Golf Challenge tees off on Sep 6

Posted: 14 Aug 2014 11:03 AM PDT

MIRI: A BMW 3 series has been offered as the hole-in-one prize of the Dayang Golf Challenge 2014 which will be held at Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club on Sept 6 and 7.

The tournament is open to those whose handicaps are approved by Malaysia Golf Association (MGA) or United State Golf Association (USGA) as well as those with National Handicap System (NHS) index of 21.9 and below for men and 23.2 and below for ladies.

The open category is limited to 200 players including 24 female players. It will commence with a qualifying round on Sept 6.

The final round will take place on the following day.

On that day, there will also be 130 invited guests playing in a special category set up by the organiser.

Registration fee is RM250 per person and the closing date for registration is Aug 31.

Upon registration, each participant will receive a goodies set comprising FJ trolley bag, a tube of golf ball, a golf cap, a golf shirt and an umbrella.

There will be special tournament t-shirt for the participants and the colour will be blue for the men and red for the ladies.

A dinner and prize presentation ceremony will be held at the end of the tournament on the second day.

Electrical items and gadgets will be given as prizes to winners in the Open Gross (Men), Open Nett (Men), Open Nett (Ladies), Invited Guest – Gross and Invited Guest- Nett categories.

There will also be novelty prizes and lucky draw prizes awaiting the participants. Those interested can contact Solomon Koh at 012-8793939 for more details.

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Table tennis championship Aug 31, Sept 1

Posted: 14 Aug 2014 11:02 AM PDT

SIBU: Sibu Ping Pong Association (SPPA) is calling for entries for the Sibu Division Table Tennis Category C Championship, slated for Aug 31 and Sept 1 at the table tennis hall at Merdeka Road here.

SPPA secretary Desmond Ling said the championship was opened to all those who were interested in playing table tennis.

"We do not set any special criteria. So long as those who are interested in playing table tennis, with the exception of the listed players, they are all eligible for participation," he added.

Ling said the championship was divided into two categories- Men's and Women's singles and it would be played on a single knock-out basis. He said the intention was to establish networking and foster fellowship among table tennis players here.

"Besides, we also aim to promote fitness and healthy activities among the public through the game of table tennis which is an economical indoor sport."

Entry fees are RM10 and RM5 (for students) and the closing date is Aug 22.

For details, contact Ling on 0168852518 or email leh2288@yahoo.com.

Alternatively, contact Kong Tuong Sing on 0168825712 or Tiong Yong Kiong on 01288667668 for details.

The champion will get RM150 plus a trophy, R100 plus a trophy for the first runner-up and RM75 plus a trophy for the second runner-up and RM50 plus a trophy for the third runner-up.

In the event that there were more than 15 participants in whichever category, then the fifth to eight winners will each receive a trophy.

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Organisers hope to attract 40 teams for sepak takraw tourney

Posted: 14 Aug 2014 11:01 AM PDT

KUCHING: Kampung Tabuan Melayu will spring to an air of festivity as the DP Cup sepak takraw tournament kicks off tomorrow (Aug 16).

The tournament will be held at Kampung Tabuan Melayu village hall and registration fee per team is RM50.

The last day to send in registration forms and fees for the two-day tournament is today.

Tournament organising chairman Musaddat Ajim hoped to see 40 teams competing in the tournament.

"Lots of attractive prizes are offered in this tournament, hence we would like to tell the public to come and join in this tournament. This is Kuching's most prestigious sepak takraw tournament," he added.

Musaddat was speaking to reporters during the handing over ceremony of the tournament's trophies and sponsorship yesterday.

All trophies and prizes of the DP Cup sepak takraw tournament was sponsored by Wadi Junction, a local company based in Kuching.

A representative of Wadi Junction Khairul Adha handed over the prizes to the organisers.

Those interested to know more about the tournament can contact either Musaddat himself (010-9743403), Kammaroddin Kachi (016-8592351), Zaini Sait (010-9669961), Hamdan Aleng (016-8523621) and Ismail Ebrahim (016-8080504).

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