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World meet a good platform for exposure, says Azeem's coach

World meet a good platform for exposure, says Azeem's coach

Muhammad Azeem may have failed to win a medal at the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Cali but he has every reason to walk with his head held high.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Muhammad Azeem sets personal best en route to 200m semis in Cali

Muhammad Azeem sets personal best en route to 200m semis in Cali

Muhammad Azeem inched closer to the national record after setting a new personal best en route to winning Heat Three of the men's 200m in the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Cali.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Muhammad Azeem grateful for 100m feat, aims to keep momentum in 200m

Muhammad Azeem grateful for 100m feat, aims to keep momentum in 200m

Muhammad Azeem is grateful for breaking new barriers despite missing out on a medal in the men's 100m of the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Muhammad Azeem finishes fifth in 100m final of world U-20 meet in Colombia

Muhammad Azeem finishes fifth in 100m final of world U-20 meet in Colombia

Muhammad Azeem only clocked 10.14s in the blue riband event at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Muhammad Azeem seeks fans' support to secure podium finish in Colombia

Muhammad Azeem seeks fans' support to secure podium finish in Colombia

After setting the new national 100m record, Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi is seeking the support and prayers of all Malaysians in his bid for a podium finish at the U-20 World Athletics Championship.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Azeem's blistering 10.09s run an amazing feat - Coach

Azeem's blistering 10.09s run an amazing feat - Coach

Young sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi's sensational run at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia has elevated his status as the best current junior sprinter in Asia.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Muhammad Azeem breaks new national 100m record in Colombia

Muhammad Azeem breaks new national 100m record in Colombia

The 18-year-old runner broke the national 100 metre record with 10.09 seconds at the Under-20 World Athletics Championships.
Tue Aug 02 2022
World record holder Gidey wins women's 10,000m title at athletics world's

World record holder Gidey wins women's 10,000m title at athletics world's

Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey won the women's 10,000 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, the United States, on Saturday.
Sun Jul 17 2022
Chance for Muhammad Azeem, three young athletes to shine at world meet

Chance for Muhammad Azeem, three young athletes to shine at world meet

Young sprinter Muhammad Azeem Fahmi will have a chance to create a sensation after confirming his participation in 100m and 200m at the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia next month.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Athletics - Semenya offered to show her body to officials to prove she was female

Athletics - Semenya offered to show her body to officials to prove she was female

Semenya has a condition known as hyperandrogenism, which is characterised by higher than usual levels of testosterone.
Wed May 25 2022
Olympics: IOC says looking into gesture used by US athlete Saunders on podium

Olympics: IOC says looking into gesture used by US athlete Saunders on podium

Saunders made the gesture on the podium after taking her maiden Games medal on Sunday.
Mon Aug 02 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
Oldest living Olympic champion Agnes Keleti to turn 100

Oldest living Olympic champion Agnes Keleti to turn 100

Keleti's life story, including Olympic glory and Holocaust escape, reads like a gripping Hollywood film script.
Sat Jan 09 2021
IOC looking at postponing Tokyo Olympics in 4 weeks of talks

IOC looking at postponing Tokyo Olympics in 4 weeks of talks

IOC President Thomas Bach sent a letter to athletes explaining the decision and why it might take so long, while also acknowledging the extended timeline might not be popular.
Mon Mar 23 2020
Rio Paralympics 2016: 8 things you should know about Ridzuan Puzi

Rio Paralympics 2016: 8 things you should know about Ridzuan Puzi

Mohamad Ridzuan has recorded some successes in other games such as the World Athletics Championships and ASEAN Para Games.
Sun Sep 11 2016
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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