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Kenyans dominate inaugural Kuching Marathon

Posted: 17 Aug 2014 04:57 PM PDT

by Matthew Umpang, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on August 18, 2014, Monday

KUCHING: Sarawakians got a glimpse of the prowess of Kenyan long distance runners at the inaugural Kuching Marathon yesterday.

The Kenyans swept all the top three positions in the four major races -  men's and women's open in both the full and half marathon.

Other races organised during event included the men's and women's veteran marathon, men's and women's veteran half marathon, men's and women's open 10km, and the 5km fun run.

Minister of Tourism Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg and Kuching North City Comission (DBKU) mayor were present at the Padang Merdeka as early as 2am to flag off all the runs.

A total of 5,500 runners from 30 countries participated in the event jointly organised by the Kuching Marathon Association (KMA) and DBKU.

Cherop Ezekiel crossed the finish line in 2hr 22min 2sec to win the men's open full marathon crown.

"It was no secret that I prepared for this run. The humid weather here in Sarawak presents a great challenge for me but I enjoyed the new experience," the Nairobi native said.

Second and third were Peter Keter (2hr 22min 39sec) and Nelson Kirwa Rotich (2hr 24min 47sec). In the women's open full marathon, Ruth Chemisto Matebo finished the 42km distance in 2hr 55min 2sec.

Viola Jepchirchir Kimeli also went under 3 hours with a time of 2hr 55min 25sec to take second spot ahead of Cecilia Wangui Warutumo (3hr 1min 29sec).

Winners of the other categories included Ling Mee Eng (women's veteran full marathon), Kibarus Alex Kiporir (men's open half marathon), Jackline Nzivo (women's open half marathon), Lim Soo Gek (women's veteran half marathon), Lee Kim Hing (men's veteran half marathon), Norzaliza Mohd Asri (women's open 10km), Peh Yong Heng (men's open 10km).

Various fun activities were also held after the races.

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Sibu overpower SHOAW All Boys

Posted: 17 Aug 2014 04:52 PM PDT

by Philip Wong, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on August 18, 2014, Monday

SIBU: Defending champion Sibu Division Rugby Union (SDRU) easily blew apart SHOAW All Boys from Kuching 44-12 in their group match of the Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) tournament held at SMK Sacred Heart rugby field on Friday.

SDRU, powered by Fijian duo Iowane and Eba, were simply too strong and powerful for the SHOAW team of mostly students.

Iowane scored the first try in the 10th min before teammate Adrian Lau entered the scoresheet with another try and a conversion 5 min later.

The halftime score was 27-7.

In the second half, Iowane made two more tries while Mohd Kijan contributed another.

In the other match, both Kuching Division Football Rugby Union (KDFRU) and Miri Rugby Union Club started cautiously.

KDFRU went ahead in the 9th min after Sariof Dandan picked up a loose ball and scrambled through the MDRU defence for a touchdown.

KDFRU's Fijian Koroi Labogaumatalai Anise scored another try in the 14th minute which was cooly converted by Mohd Safuan Salehuddin. Another three points from a penalty put them ahead at 15-0.

MDRU, also marshalled by a Fijian, fought back and dominated stretches of the game.

Their hardwork finally paid off in the 42th min when Awangku Shahil Arshad muscled his way through the tight defence for a try.

Clinton Patrick stepped up to convert. Half time score was 15-7. In the second half, poor finishing failed the Miri team.

Instead, Kuching staged a counter attack in the 9th minute when Heath Bradley Lahalon broke through for a touchdown at the sideline.

Miri reduced the deficit from Dickson Balang's 17th min try and Patrick's conversion.

Kuching eventually ran out as 28-14 victors.

The final will see Sibu take on Kuching to decide the winner.

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38 teams compete in Basketball Jamboree

Posted: 17 Aug 2014 04:51 PM PDT

by Joash Kong, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on August 18, 2014, Monday

KUCHING: Sports can help youths, especially students, lead a healthy and all-rounded lifestyle.

Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Dato James Chan made this call when officiating the 'Sports Toto 3 on 3 Basketball Jamboree' yesterday.

"This is why sports like basketball are activities that should be encouraged, as basketball not only allows your body to be healthy but also helps the mind to be focused and clear," he said at the event launching held at MBKS foyer.

A total of 38 teams, with 17 (Boys Under-16), 15 teams (Boys U-20) and 2 each (Boys U-12, Girls U-12 and and Girls U-16 Girls) participated in the jamboree.

Meanwhile, the mayor also urged members of the public to visit Kuching Festival.

"This is the last week for Kuching Festival, and as this is the people's festival, it is a good opportunity to visit Kuching Festival if you have not already done so," Chan implored.

He also expressed his overall satisfaction with Kuching Festival.

Also present at the launching ceremony were Sports Toto Malaysia Kuching Zone B area sales officer Ong Sze Teck, city secretary John Lee and other councillors.

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KGS capture Inter-Club Golf Challenge Trophy for fifth time

Posted: 17 Aug 2014 04:50 PM PDT

by Ting Tieng Hee, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on August 18, 2014, Monday

KUCHING: Sarawak Golf Club (KGS) thrived on the home ground advantage to clinch the Sarawak Inter-Club Golf Challenge Trophy for the fifth time yesterday.

Captained by Dr David Sylvester Ling, the KGS team recorded a first day score of 767 on Saturday and 771 yesterday for a two-day total of 1,538 to beat six other teams in the annual competition.

KGS were represented by Lee Kah Ming, Mohammad Lokman Mustaffa, Norazle Idris, Magit Semong, Aaron Lau Zhun Min, Mohd Yusri Jusmail, Aziel Teo Ken Yi, Abu Bakar Kiprawi, Waili Abang, Helmi Hipni and Joseph Lau Ka Hoo.

Other members included Abdul Aziz Sahari, Jimmie Teo, William Manggoi, Johari Aman, Sarawak Golf Association president Hoan Kee Hock, Muas Sebli, Michael Lee, Jordan Hng Chih Chieh and Michael Lim.

The runners-up in this 27th edition of the competition were Sibu Golf Club who registered a total score of 1,589 (792, 797).

Coming in third place were Samarahan Country Club with the score of 1,674 (845, 829).

Other teams in the fray were defending champions Bintulu Golf Club, Miri Golf Club, Prisons Golf Club and the Sarawak Junior First Golf Association.

In the individual competition, the Lee brothers were in great form as they finished among the top eight positions in the gross event.

Lee Kah Tung from Sibu Golf Club shot a two-day total of 144 to win the title and his brother and club mate Ka Tiong was second on 149.

His other siblings Kah Ching of Miri Golf Golf Club was fifth (153 OCB) while Kah Ming of KGS finished in seventh spot.

Securing the third position in this category was Mohd Yusri Jusmail of KGS who carded a 151, followed by Sibu Gold Club's Lau Ching Leong in fourth place with a 152 score.

Maggit Semong of KGS ended up in sixth place with 153 and Ling Soon Kiong of Sibu Gold Club was eighth on 154.

The individual nett title went to Waili Abang of KGS who returned a two-day score of 140.

Lincoln Leong of Samarahan Country Club beat Jordan Hng of KGS into third place on count back after both carded similar scores of 142 and Samsudin Molok from the Sarawak Junior First Golf Association was fourth with his score of 143.

Francis Nguoi Ing Sie walked away smiling from ear to ear as he pocketed RM1,000 for achieving a hole-in-one feat during the competition.

The daily gross winners were Johari Aman (75) on day one and Wong Tung Ann (76) on day two.

Michael Lim won the daily nett prize on day one with a score of 67 while Michael Tang Ting Seng was the day two nett winner with his score of 67.

Miri Golf Club will host the next edition of the inter-club challenge next year.

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Lamat calls for young sports administrators

Posted: 17 Aug 2014 04:49 PM PDT

KUCHING: Sarawak State Sports Comissioner Lamat Nyalau would like to see greater creativity from sports associations in attracting youngsters.

These associations, he hoped, would constantly try new ideas to scout and recruit talents.

"This is definitely one of the steps which will help produce more young athletes for Sarawak in the future. Time has changed, there is a need to find more ways," he said.

Lamat also stressed the need to attract more youngsters to be involved in running sports associations and organisations.

"The earlier the better as the they have ample time to train themselves but it all depends on the state sports association on how they want to attract youngsters. I think it would be great to see more youngsters holding positions in the various sports associations in Sarawak," he added.

It is also the duty of the various sports association to educate the public on the significance of sports and the value of a society with a rich sporting culture.

Lamat was speaking to The Borneo Post after he conducted a divisional level course in Bintulu on Saturday (Aug 16).

Course participants were briefed on matters regarding the formation and management of new sports associations in Sarawak.

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Pavit wins in Terengganu as Thais secure top three spots

Posted: 17 Aug 2014 04:48 PM PDT

KUCHING: Thailand filled the top three spots in the PGM Tour's RM200,000 Terengganu Championship at Resorts World Kijal yesterday.

Leading the way was Pavit Tangkamolprasert, who fired a final round five-under 66 to come from behind and win by a single stroke from compatriot Pijit Petchkasem (71).

He finished on 13-under 273.

In third place was Rattanon Wannasrichan, who closed with a 68 and was three shots off the leader on 274, while Malaysia's Shaaban Hussin settled for fourth place on 276.

A stroke back was Sweden's Malcolm Kokocinski (69), while Australian Nabil Abdul (65), Japan's Tenka Terada (66) and Malaysian Abel Tam (72) were joint sixth on six-under 278.

American Casey O'Toole (66), Englishman Grant Jackson (67), Myanmar veteran Zaw Moe (70) were tied for ninth on 279.

After shooting a round that yielded six birdies, which were countered by a bogey, and see his countryman Pijit surrender the lead at the end of the tournament with an even-par 71, Pavit said he was "very, very happy".

"It is always nice to win and while this is my first victory this season, following the ADT event I won in Indonesia on last season's schedule, I am very, very happy.

"I am also happy that my putting peaked in the last round," added the 25-year-old from Bangkok. "I think the turning point came at the 7th hole where I sunk a 30-foot putt and from there my confidence grew on the greens.

"My driving off the tee and my short-game were good throughout the week, so for my putter to get hot on the last day – especially the back nine – it really made the difference and I am really pleased about it," said Pavit.

Pijit, who looked a good bet going into the last round with a two-stroke advantage, had four birdies on the day, but gave those shots back with a double-bogey and two bogeys.

It dented his chances of a first PGM Tour title, but he should have learnt a few good lessons this week, not in the least that he has the game to challenge the best on the Tour.

The Terengganu Championship is co-sanctioned with the Asian Development Tour and carries world ranking points.

PGM Tour's next stop is the I&P Group Closed Championship at Kinrara Golf Club in Puchong, Selangor, starting on Thursday.

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