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Qatar’s MotoGP class cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: The MotoGP class at the 2020 Qatar MotoGP, this weekend has been cancelled following the mounting concerns over COVID-19 outbreak, especially among the Italian riders who will be competing in the premier class. According to the statement issued by Dorna Sports,

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Tennis superstar Sharapova retires aged 32

BERLIN: Maria Sharapova, the Russian five-time Grand Slam champion who became one of the highest paid sportswomen in the world, announced the end of her career at the age of 32 yesterday. Siberia-born Sharapova, whose Wimbledon victory over Serena Williams

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Johor Sukma 2020: 90% preparations completed

KANGAR: Around 90% of the preparations for the 20th edition of the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Johor scheduled to start in July has been completed. Johor Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage committee chairman Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar said the preparations were in terms of sports

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Usain Bolt of Malaysia shatters 200m record at Perak meet

IPOH: Secondary school student, Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi who is hailed as ‘Usain Bolt’ of Malaysia is not an exaggeration of his sprinting prowess as he continues to set new records.  The young national talent in his latest conquest smashed the men’s 200 metres record at the

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Hockey: Goalkeeper S Kumar retires

KUALA LUMPUR: Well-known national hockey goalkeeper, S Kumar today announces his retirement from international hockey after serving the country for 20 years. Kumar, 40, started with the national squad since 1999, collecting 321 caps, and helping the Malaysian team to

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M-League to feature two female referees in 2020 season

PETALING JAYA: Female referees will be making their debut in the 2020 Malaysian League season, kicking off on Feb 28. Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Referee Committee chairman, Md Dali Wahid said the two women, a referee and an assistant referee have been

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Perfect start by two Malaysian pairs at Spain Masters

KUALA LUMPUR: Two national men’s doubles pairs got off to a flying start by advancing into the second round of Spain Masters Badminton Tournament in Barcelona, Spain on yesterday. National top-ranked pair, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik only took 16 minutes

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PCM: No to APG during Hari Raya

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Paralympic Council (PCM) has disagreed with the Philippines’ proposal to host the 2020 ASEAN Para Games (APG) during the Aidilfitri Hari Raya celebration in May. Its president, Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin said the organisation rejected the proposal and

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COVID-19: 2020 Asia Cycling Comp. in KL postponed

PUCHONG: Asia Cycling Confederation (ACC) has decided to postpone the 2020 Asia Cycling Competition, scheduled in Kuala Lumpur on March 17 onwards, to a later date due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Also postponed are the its Administration Committee Meeting and

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Success of Terengganu riders in LTdL 2020 prove they are world-class

LANGKAWI: The remarkable achievements by some Malaysian riders who made the podium and won jerseys in this year’s Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL), which ended yesterday, proved that locals are capable of competing against both World Tour and professional teams (pro-teams) in

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