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From TV Dreams to Muddy Start Lines: Hafis Said’s Return to Viper Challenge

Before Hafis Said ever represented Malaysia at the SEA Games or stood on an international podium, he was just a kid watching Ninja Warrior, not even knowing obstacle courses existed in Malaysia. “But once I found out,” he says, “I…

Walsh Shatters Championship Record in 100m Butterfly as Kyrgyzstan Makes History in the Pool

Gretchen WALSH (USA) delivered a statement swim at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 on Monday (28 July), racing to the women’s 100m butterfly gold medal in a new Championship Record time of 54.73 seconds. The world record holder…

China Clinches Two More Diving Golds to Extend Dominance at Singapore 2025

China extended its diving dominance at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 by sweeping both finals on Monday (28 July), taking their tally to five gold medals after just two days of competition. WANG Zongyuan and ZHENG Jiuyuan secured…

Khiew Hoe Yean Delivers Season Best in 200m Freestyle at Singapore 2025

Malaysia’s Khiew Hoe Yean continued his competitive comeback at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 with a solid performance in the men’s 200m freestyle, clocking 1:48.10 — his best time of the season. The swim earned him 31st overall…

Australia Set Championship Record in Men’s 4x100m Relay, Sweep Opening Day Relays at Singapore 2025

Australia kicked off the swimming competition at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 in record-breaking form, powering to victory in both men’s and women’s 4x100m freestyle relays on Sunday night at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. The men’s quartet of…

China Bags Double Diving Gold on Final Day at Singapore 2025

China concluded the diving programme at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 with two more gold medals on Sunday, reaffirming their status as the sport’s dominant force. Zhu Yongxin and Xie Peiling pulled off a dramatic comeback in the…

Lichtenstein Soars to Men’s High Diving Gold, Delivers USA’s First Title in Singapore

James Lichtenstein (USA) claimed men’s high diving gold at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 on Saturday, marking Team USA’s first gold medal across all disciplines in this edition of the championships. The 30-year-old outperformed a 14-man field at…

Left in the Dark: SCORE Trailblazer Ultra 2025 Cancelled Weeks Before Race Day

One of Malaysia’s biggest event organisers has shocked the local running scene by cancelling the SCORE Trailblazer Ultra 2025 just weeks before race day. The announcement came without a clear explanation. SCORE, best known for flagship events like the SCORE…

Jin Kuang and Vivien Reign Supreme at Taiping Half Marathon 2025

The historic town of Taiping played host to a vibrant celebration of endurance and community spirit as thousands of runners gathered at Dataran Warisan for the Taiping Half Marathon 2025 early Sunday morning. Held under the banner “A Historic Run…

Small But Unshaken: Aisyah’s Relentless Pursuit of Strength at Selangor Marathon 2025

When Aisyah steps up to a starting line, she’s often met with sideways glances. Soft-spoken, petite, and standing quietly among the front pack, it’s easy to assume she’s there for the experience rather than performance. But assumptions vanish the moment…