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Laos to host 16th Asean University Games in 2012

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:50:04 +0800

VIENTIANE (KPL) - The National University of Laos (NUOL) will receive the host flag for the Asean University Games in 2012 at the same name competition event held in Chiang Mai, Thailand at the end of this year.

The 6th Asean University Sports Council (AUSC) Coordination Meeting was held at in Vientiane on 24 February. Present at the meeting included NUOL Vice President and Chairman of the 16th Asean University Games, Prof. Dr. Somsy Gnophanxay, AUSC Chairman, Prof. Omar Osman, and officials from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.

UAE federation reviews Judo game project in Paris

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:46:55 +0800

H.E. Ahmed Juma Al Hosani, Member of the UAE Wrestling, Judo & Jiu Jitsu Federation, reviewed with Mr. Marius L. Vizer, President of International Judo Federation in Paris details of the UAE electronic project regarding the design of modern Judo game which will be played on the Internet.

Chew Chan Qualifies For Asian Games, Five More Fight For Places

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:54:50 +0800

Che Chew Chan shows her gold medal after winning the 73kg category in Laos SEA Games.

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- Malaysia's sole gold-medallist in taekwondo at the Laos SEA Games, Che Chew Chan is the country's first choice for the Guangzhou Asian Games in November.

National coach R. Dhanaraj said besides Chew Chan, silver-medallist Elaine Teo might booked a berth based on her national ranking.

Outstanding Undergraduate Athletes Can Defer Studies - Khaled

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:49:07 +0800

SERDANG(Bernama) -- Undergraduate athletes representing the country in international meets will be allowed to defer their studies, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

He said they would not only be provided with sports facilities but would also earn credit points in co-curriculum.

Pesaka Aims To Win Seven Gold At Singapore World Silat Meet

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:20:00 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- The National Silat Association (Pesaka) is confident of winning seven gold medals at the World Silat Championship in Singapore in November.

Pesaka coordinator Osman Nok said the target was realistic based on current performance.

Percept bags CBC's events and marketing rights

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:50:00 +0800

By Anubhav Goyal

The Indian Boxing Federation has appointed media and communications company Percept as event and marketing partner for the ensuing Commonwealth Boxing Championship to be held at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi.

As the event and marketing partner, Percept will be responsible for organising and getting sponsorships for the event scheduled to be held from 10-18 March. The IBF is apparently looking to raise Rs 10.75 million in sponsorships from the event, which will used to test the venue for the Commonwealth Games scheduled from 3-14 October.

No coach but judo team still confident

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:10:00 +0800

by Simon Ingka Crown

KUCHING: Having no coach in the team will not dampen the spirit of Melaka-bound judo squad to deliver medals for the state in the upcoming Sukma XIII this June.In giving this assurance, manager Mohd Denis Harun said the state team would continue to train under him and his assistant Ivan Evetovics, a Hungarian who is married to a local.

According to Denis, the team is trying to engage the service of Anderson Venus as head coach but that the negotiation is still ongoing.

True fighter Puva wont take it easy despite order to rest

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:11:33 +0800

PETALING JAYA: National karate exponent R. Puvaneswaran has been told to rest for six weeks following a surgery last week.

But, being the true fighter that he is, the 36-year-old is not planning on lying low.

Bandar Penawar Sports School A Goldmine To Produce National Athletes

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:34:43 +0800

By Mohd Haikal Mohd Isa

KOTA TINGGI (Bernama) -- Despite its relatively young age, the Bandar Penawar Sports School (SSBP) here is showing tremendous potentials as a goldmine to produce national athletes.

Its principal Wan Ibrahim Wan Chik said the SSBP, which was set up in 1998, had been producing national athletes in sports like judo, taekwondo, fencing, hockey, rugby and cycling.

Guangzhou dream

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0800

Chew Chan wants to make it to Asian Games, after missing out twice through injury

Che Chew Chan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Games this year may well be Che Chew Chan's last chance to win gold and add another medal to her colourful career in the sport.

The gutsy athlete, who has been with the national team since 2001, has experienced patches of bad luck through injury.

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