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Tour de France Spirit Takes Over Melaka: Cyclists Celebrate Inaugural L’Étape Event

Cycling enthusiasts from across the region converged in the historic city of Melaka today for the debut of L’Étape Melaka by Tour de France, marking the third consecutive year of the event’s presence in Malaysia, as well as the newest…

CRANK Bouldering Competition 2024: Showcasing Malaysia’s Climbing Talents

The electric atmosphere of competitive climbing permeated Camp5 Eco City in Kuala Lumpur on 4 May 2024, as the CRANK Bouldering Competition 2024 unfolded. This esteemed event, considered Malaysia’s premier bouldering competition, drew in 400 athletes eager to showcase their…

Conquering The Journey: SCORE Marathon by AIA Vitality Continues to Break Barriers in Championing Health and Fitness

Avid runners can look forward to SCORE Marathon returning this July 2024. This will be the third year running featuring AIA Vitality as the presenting sponsor. The marathon – with sustainability at its core, will be held on 21 July…

Let’s Get To Know Hana, Race Director for CULTRA

 In the heart of Malaysia’s running community, Azlihana binti Abdul Rahim, affectionately known as Hana, has become a beacon of inspiration and dedication. From the bustling streets of Ampang, Selangor, Hana has carved a niche for herself as a trail…

Former Champion’s Roadmap: Jack Oh’s Guide to Conquering the Merapoh Rainforest Trail 2024

With anticipation mounting for the upcoming Merapoh Rainforest Trail 2024, seasoned ultra-distance trail runner and former champion Oh Jin Heng, Jack, from Team KAILAS Malaysia generously shares his invaluable insights and tips for those gearing up to take on this…

HSBC SVNS League Winners to be crowned in Singapore

The 12 men’s and 12 women’s captains of the rugby sevens teams competing in the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2024 participated in the Official Photo Call at Siloso Beach, Sentosa on 1 May. Photo credit to HSBC SVNS Singapore. The Singapore…

Tips for First-Time Half Marathon Runners: Insights from Fitness Enthusiast Syazwan Haziq

Navigating the intricacies of preparing for a debut half marathon can be daunting, especially with events like the SCORE Marathon presented by AIA Vitality looming. To provide guidance to those new to the distance running scene, ToughASIA reached out to…

Project 1000: Natalie Dau to Run a Record-breaking 1000 km from Thailand to Singapore

Natalie Dau, Singapore-based 10-time ultramarathon winner, will be embarking on a first of its kind, record-breaking solo run of 1000 km, running the remarkable equivalent of two marathons (42.2 km x 2) each day over the course of 12 days,…

Spartan Johor Trifecta Weekend 2024 Set to Kick Off in Iskandar Puteri

Spartan Racing aficionados are gearing up for an adrenaline-fueled weekend as the Spartan Johor Trifecta Weekend 2024 descends upon Iskandar Puteri. Set against the backdrop of the Estuari Sports Centre, this event, slated for 27 and 28 April 2024, is…

Ledang Climbathon 2024: Embracing Nature’s Ultimate Test

Enthusiasts of trail running worldwide are gearing up for the Ledang Climbathon 2024 taking place on 3 and 4 May 2024, poised against the majestic backdrop of Malaysia’s Gunung Ledang. As excitement mounts for this year’s spectacle, we caught up…