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Kylian Mbappe has acknowledged France's midfield weaknesses following their 2-0 World Cup loss to Spain, marking a disappointing end to their tournament campaign and raising questions about tactical preparation.
Insight Capital's pairing of Datuk Shamsul Azman Mahadi and Mohamad Hisham Sarjeet Abdullah captured the gross category title at the second round of the Asian Business Golf Championship in Shah Alam, firing five-under par.
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Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister has pledged to bring karate's inclusion in the Malaysian Schools Sports Council championships before Cabinet, following calls from sports bodies to strengthen athlete development at grassroots level.
Ex-national shuttler Soniia Cheah has resigned as KLBA sports director after four months, citing disagreements over matters conflicting with her principles. She did not disclose specifics but expressed hope the association will address underlying concerns.
The Malaysian National Cycling Federation is pursuing urgent talks with Yayasan Sime Darby to resolve the postponement of the YSD Track Cycling and BMX Series 2026, emphasizing the need for mutual respect between strategic partners.
National sprinter Mohd Azeem Fahmi is set to pursue a master's degree at Universiti Malaya, combining his athletic ambitions with advanced academic studies. The 21-year-old recently completed his undergraduate degree at Auburn University in the United States.
The Malaysian Golf Association is requesting government support to establish a full-time national coach position to bolster preparations for the 2027 SEA Games, which Malaysia will host next September.
Former Sports Commissioner Datuk Zaiton Othman has warned Malaysia Athletics that governance lapses could lead to sanctions from World Athletics, jeopardising the nation's hosting of athletics at the 2027 SEA Games and athletes' international participation.
Two-time Olympic medallist Azizulhasni Awang has publicly backed technical director John Beasley, acknowledging he may face attacks but insisting he will not be deterred from supporting those he believes have served cycling.
The Football Association of Malaysia has launched a FIFA-backed training programme aimed at strengthening the administrative and management infrastructure supporting the country's women's football sector.
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Eighteen-year-old Hakim Danish Ramli secured Malaysia's first Moto3 Grand Prix victory in a decade with his triumph at the Czech GP in Brno, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim offering congratulations.
Qatar's catastrophic 6-0 loss to Canada at the World Cup has prompted analysts to question the Gulf nation's substantial financial investment in football development, highlighting that money alone cannot manufacture sporting success.
National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi has decided to stay in Malaysia following his graduation from Auburn University, prioritizing his athletics career and reconnecting with family after four years abroad.
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The International Sepaktakraw Federation's Disciplinary Committee has determined sufficient grounds exist to pursue formal action against five Thai players and three officials following their withdrawal from the May World Cup team event final against Malaysia.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil says the government's initiative to provide free 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasts through RTM and Unifi TV is delivering tangible financial relief to restaurant operators and the public.
Brazil's World Cup campaign began with a disappointing 1-1 stalemate against Morocco, but manager Carlo Ancelotti is maintaining composure as his squad prepares Friday's Group C encounter with Haiti.
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry is actively resolving concerns raised by national track cycling technical director John Beasley, including allegations of political interference and bureaucratic obstacles, through stakeholder discussions.