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Swimming with Heart: Wayne Kah Wai Heng’s Passion for the Water

For Wayne Kah Wai Heng, swimming isn’t just a sport—it’s a passion that runs deep. It all started with a simple invitation from a neighbour to learn how to swim. Little did Wayne know, that moment would spark a lifelong…

Seventeen and Swimming Toward the 2027 SEA Games: Harith Aiman Adha’s Unstoppable Dream

For Harith Aiman Adha, the finish line is never just the end of a race—it’s a step closer to his ultimate dream: competing at the 2027 SEA Games. At just 17, Harith isn’t content with local accolades or even regional…

The 19-Year-Old Sensation Who’s Taking Open Water Swimming by Storm: Ho Jiaren’s SEA Games Dream

At just 19 years old, Ho Jiaren is already making waves in the world of open water swimming, and his recent victory at the Port Dickson Open Water Swim Classic (PD OWS Classic) 2025 has firmly placed him on the…

Olympic champions Leon Marchand, Pan Zhanle and Kaylee McKeown headline field at Singapore leg of World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024

Singapore will welcome a roster of Olympic champions and world-record holders at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 this month, with Paris 2024 stars Leon Marchand and Pan Zhanle among those confirmed for the Oct 31-Nov 2 event. Organisers…

Swimmer Ridzwan Rahim Achieves Historic Non-stop Swim from Redang Island to Mainland Terengganu

Swimmer Ridzwan Rahim has etched his name in the annals of swimming history by successfully completing an unprecedented non-stop and unassisted swim from Redang Island to mainland Terengganu, covering a remarkable distance of 25km. This extraordinary feat, known as the…

OCEANMAN IS BACK IN MALAYSIA AFTER A 4-YEAR HIATUS

OCEANMAN has returned to Malaysian shores after a four-year hiatus and it will be held in Pulau Redang – hailed as one of the most beautiful islands in the country from August 26-27, 2023. OCEANMAN Redang 2023 also marks the…