26/09/2025

SPORTS FRIDAY | SEPT 26, 2025

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‘Bringing the world of business together’

RESULTS & STANDINGS

SPANISH LA LIGA: Getafe 1 (Aram barri 63) Alaves 1 (Guevara 71) , Atletico Madrid 3 (Alvarez 15, 80, 88) Rayo Vallecano 2 (Chavarria 45+1, Garcia 78) , Real Sociedad 1 (Oyarzabal 49) Mallorca 0. P W D L F A Pts R. Madrid 6 6 0 0 14 3 18 Barcelona 5 4 1 0 16 3 13 Villarreal 6 4 1 1 12 5 13 Espanyol 6 3 2 1 10 9 11 Bilbao 6 3 1 2 7 7 10 Getafe 6 3 1 2 7 8 10 Elche 5 2 3 0 7 4 9 Betis 6 2 3 1 9 7 9 Atletico 6 2 3 1 9 7 9 Alaves 6 2 2 2 6 6 8 Valencia 6 2 2 2 8 10 8 Sevilla 6 2 1 3 10 10 7 Osasuna 5 2 0 3 4 4 6 Vallecano 6 1 2 3 7 9 5 Celta Vigo 6 0 5 1 5 7 5 Sociedad 6 1 2 3 6 9 5 Levante 6 1 1 4 10 13 4 Oviedo 5 1 0 4 1 8 3 Mallorca 6 0 2 4 5 11 2 Girona 6 0 2 4 3 16 2 EUROPA LEAGUE: Midtjylland 2 (Christensen 7-og, Diao 89) Sturm Graz 0, PAOK 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv 0, Dinamo Zagreb 3 (Beljo 21, 50, Bakrar 90+5) Fenerbahce 1 (Szymanski 25) , Red Star Belgrade 1 (Arnautovic 65) Celtic 1 (Iheanacho 55), Freiburg 2 (Osterhage 31, Eggestein 57) Basel 1 (Otele 84), Malmo 1 (Johnsen 78) Ludogorets 2 (Stanic 8-pen, Bile 23) , Nice 1 (Moffi 77-pen) AS Roma 2 (Ndicka 52, Mancini 55) , Real Betis 2 (Bakambu 15, Antony 85) Nottingham Forest 2 (Jesus 18, 23) , Braga 1 (Navarro 79) Feyenoord 0. ITALIAN CUP (2ND RD) : Parma 2 (Britschgi 26, Pellegrino 45+1) Spezia 2 (Aurelio 44, Lapadula 82) – Parma win 4-3 on penalties, Verona 0 Venezia 0 – Venezia win 5-4 on penalties, Como 3 (Rodriguez 2, 41, Douvikas 24) Sassuolo 0. Two Malaysian mixed pairs through to Korea Open quarters NATIONAL mixed doubles pairs Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai and Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open after winning their second-round matches at the Suwon Gymnasium in Gyeonggi yesterday. Fifth seeds Soon Huat-Shevon overcame China’s Gao Jia Xuan-Wu Meng Ying 21-16, 21-13 in just 31 minutes to secure their place in the last eight. They will face either Japan’s Yuta Watanabe-Maya Taguchi or world number one Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin of China in the quarter-finals. Tien Ci-Chiew Sien defeated South Korea’s Lee Jongmin-Chae Yu Jung 9-21, 21-15, 21-17 in a hard-fought battle lasting 52 minutes. They are scheduled to meet either Denmark’s Mathias Christiansen Alexandra Boje or Indonesia’s Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu for a place in the semifinals. National men’s singles player Justin Hoh crashed out of the second round after losing 17-21, 11-21 to top seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark. In the men’s doubles, Choong Hon Jian-Muhammad Haikal Nazri went down 17-21, 11-21 in just 36 minutes to former world champions Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi of Japan. – Bernama

WCGC Malaysia hailed for strengthening corporate ties on global golfing stage

Ű BY QIRANA NABILLA MOHD RASHIDI newsdesk@thesundaily.com

nations at the Dongzhuang Beach Golf Club. “It is confirmed that both the champion and runner-up teams from Malaysia will qualify for the global stage, following approval from the WCGC world secretariat. This reflects the confidence, commitment, and spirit of corporate Malaysia towards this initiative,” he said.

representing Malaysia in China in the coming months. “I look forward to seeing all of you again next year, when we plan to make this tournament even bigger with more games, more tournaments, and hopefully extending it across Malaysia and to other states,” he said. WCGC Malaysia adviser Mohd Salim Mohamed Sain said the tournament has not only strengthened corporate bonds but also secured Malaysia’s place on the global golfing map, with more than 480 corporate players taking part in the qualifying rounds. He added that Malaysia’s top two teams will advance to the WCGC World Finals in Shanghai, China, from Oct 19 to 23, competing against 32

T HE World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) Malaysia has been hailed as a catalyst for strengthening corporate ties and boosting the nation’s profile on the global golfing stage. The event was graced by His Royal Highness Tengku Amir Shah, Raja Muda of Selangor, whose presence underscored the tournament’s prestige. In his address, Tengku Amir

Held under the Royal Patronage of Tengku Amir Shah, WCGC Malaysia continues to grow as a platform uniting business leaders and professionals through golf, forging networks and partnerships beyond the greens. As part of the recognition, theSun Media was presented

Shah expressed gratitude to the golfers and corporate partners for their support, saying their passion and

with a memento for its partnership and support of the tournament. Guided by its tagline, “Bringing the World of Business Together,” WCGC stands as more than just a competition It is a premier platform where golf meets business, positioning Malaysia to reap its long-term benefits.

commitment were key to the event’s success. “To all the golfers and companies here today, I would like to sincerely thank you for your wonderful support. The passion and commitment you have shown are truly inspiring, and I am genuinely excited to see our two teams

His Royal Highness Tengku Amir Shah, Raja Muda of Selangor (left) receiving a token of appreciation. – theSun photo by Adib Rawi

KBS urges corporate sector to support Hakim Danish’s dream THE Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has channelled nearly RM2 million this year to support the career development of young national motorcycle racer Hakim Danish Ramli.

additional funds from the Finance Ministry for the Terengganu-born rider and several other athletes, in addition to working with the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) to explore other possible measures. “That is why we encourage external parties, especially corporates with the capacity and interest, to step in and help. Hakim Danish himself understands that government funds cannot fully cover the expenses, so more sponsorships would certainly benefit him,” he added. On the potential of the 18-year-old, who will compete in the Moto3 World Championship next season, Adam Adli said Hakim Danish is on the right track to succeed on the global stage. “With his young age, growing experience and the championships he has already won, we see Hakim Danish as a huge potential and a very good long-term investment. KBS will continue to give him as much focus as possible,” he said. SIC yesterday confirmed that Hakim Danish will make his debut at the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (Malaysia GP) 2025, scheduled for Oct 24-26, through a wildcard slot. – Bernama four different competitions in just 11 days. “I’m very proud of my players; they were very tired and struggling to recover. “We also had to recover quickly after the match against Kuching City FC. We needed to find a way to stay in good shape, and our opponent were very strong. “I know this is an international match, so we could not afford to give up. That’s why I’m very proud of my players… this shows we have strong mentality. “This win is huge for us,” the Japanese coach said. Selangor now lead Group A, level on four points with Thailand’s BG Pathum United in second, while Tampines Rovers are third with three points. – Bernama

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. – BERNAMAPIC

Hakim is a product of Sepang International Circuit’s (SIC) two-wheel talent development programme run by ZK Racing. Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said Hakim has always received close support from SIC, with the team’s hub also operating at the circuit. “The funding required by Hakim Danish is reported to be about RM4 million (to compete in Moto3 next season), while nearly RM2 million has already been disbursed this year. However, the government has its limitations as we know motorsports is indeed very costly,” he said when met at the launch of Eco Lifestyle Med Health here yesterday. He said KBS has also sought the club,” he said at the post-match press conference at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium. Commenting on his two goals, the 27-year-old said the team’s victory matters more than personal achievement. “Even though my two goals helped the team, I don’t see myself as the main factor behind the win. “I just tried to give my best and regain my performance. This is the best reward for me, and I will keep going, insya-Allah , with everyone’s support,” he said. Selangor head coach Katsuhito Kinoshi praised his players’ strong mentality and discipline despite struggling with fatigue from a tight schedule, which requires the team to play

Red Giants’ spirit shines in win

SELANGOR FC captain Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim has stressed that the tight schedule faced by the Red Giants is not a major problem. Mohamad Faisal, who scored twice in Selangor’s 4-2 victory over Singapore club Tampines Rovers in their second Group A match of the 2025/26 Asean Club Championship on Wednesday, said the situation instead demands maturity from players in managing themselves. “We know the current situation isn’t easy for everyone and for the team… as captain, all I can do is to encourage and motivate my teammates. What’s important is that Selangor is now like a family – as the coach says, we are united. “Every match is different, and we give our best each time. What I can say is that tonight’s (yesterday’s) win is the best gift for the fans and