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New Zealand to review athletes' mental health support after Podmore death

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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