New Zealand to review athletes' mental health support after Podmore death
NZ's cycling federation said it would review its mental health support for athletes following the sudden death of Olympian Olivia Podmore.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Nauraj among 24 to attend World Athletics coaching course
High jumper Nauraj Singh, who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is among 24 participants who will attend the World Athletics Level 1 Coaches Education and Certification System (CECS) virtual course.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Mohamad Ridzuan wins silver medal in 100m T36 event at World meet
The 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist only managed to win the silver medal by clocking 12.15 seconds to equal his season best timing in the meet held at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Sun Jul 23 2017
Lee Chong Wei suffers another defeat to Lin Dan
National badminton champion Datuk Lee Chong Wei suffered another defeat at the hands of Lin Dan and failed to advance to the final of Badminton Asia Championships.
Sat Apr 29 2017
Pocket Rocketman wins Malaysia's maiden gold medal At World Championships
The 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medallist, however, faced a nail-biting competition against five other riders before crossing the finishing line to claim the gold in the race.
Thu Apr 13 2017
Ghosts of Rio's Olympics
Less than six month after Rio de Janeiro hosted the first-ever Olympics in South America, game venues sit idle and already in disrepair.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Olympics: Chinese swimmer banned two years for doping
The 18-year-old tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, on August 8, the same day she took part in the women's 100m butterfly final, finishing fourth.
Mon Dec 12 2016
Adidas profits leap higher but Reebok overhaul to cost 150 jobs
The Adidas group confirmed its improved outlook for the year, bolstered by high-profile sponsorships during the Euro 2016 football tournament, Rio Olympics and collaborations with big names.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Brazilian prosecutors file Olympics terrorism charges
Brazilian prosecutors filed terrorism charges Friday against eight people accused of plotting attacks and recruiting followers ahead of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro last month.
Fri Sep 16 2016
BAM keeps mum on reshuffle of coaching staff
The matter will only be announced during the BAM incentives ceremony for Rio Olympics Games medalists on Saturday.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Incentives can spur fighting spirit of national athletes
Giving out incentives and rewards to national heroes is the right move towards the development of the nation's sports.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Proposed 11-point system good for senior players - Chong Wei
Chong Wei said senior players like himself and his arch rival Lin Dan had the ability to control a match and can use the system to their advantage.
Tue Sep 13 2016
Doubles player Wee Kiong gets RM100,000 incentive from Sabah government
Tan Wee Kiong has received a RM100,000 incentive from the Sabah government and private agencies for his silver medal win at the Rio Olympics.
Mon Aug 29 2016
Federer plans January return in Australia
The record 17-times grand slam singles winner announced last month that he would be missing the Rio Olympics, the U.S. Open and the remainder of the 2016 schedule.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Chong Wei confident Malaysia will win gold in Tokyo
Datuk Lee Chong Wei says the success of the national contingent at the Rio Olympics proved all athletes were capable of winning medals.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024