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SNAPSHOT | UNHCR warns M'sia against returning refugees; 28 potential athletes identified for LA28

SNAPSHOT | UNHCR warns M'sia against returning refugees; 28 potential athletes identified for LA28

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

Sports minister acknowledges communication breakdown over Azizulhasni

Sports minister acknowledges communication breakdown over Azizulhasni

Taufiq says better coordination needed as cycling ace seeks Olympic qualification.
SNAPSHOT | Azizulhasni gets backing for 2028 Olympics

SNAPSHOT | Azizulhasni gets backing for 2028 Olympics

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.
Olympic Committee bans transgender women from female events

Olympic Committee bans transgender women from female events

New rules tie female category participation to genetic sex screening at LA 2028.
M'sia's alpine trailblazer: Aruwin's Olympic journey against the cold

M'sia's alpine trailblazer: Aruwin's Olympic journey against the cold

MALAYSIANSKINI | The enthusiastic 22-year-old shares her passion for skiing and challenges she faced.
Former hockey Olympian Kevin Nunis dies, aged 65

Former hockey Olympian Kevin Nunis dies, aged 65

His son, Karl, confirms his passing in HKL from blood infection.
COMMENT | What the Paris 2024 Olympics taught us

COMMENT | What the Paris 2024 Olympics taught us

From sportsmanship to the performance of our athletes, lessons can be learned.
Stop picking on athletes' attire, says Yeoh after fake pics of diver spreads

Stop picking on athletes' attire, says Yeoh after fake pics of diver spreads

Minister says athletes' sole focus is their sporting performance.
KJ: Youth and sports minister must be proactive, not play 'taichi'

KJ: Youth and sports minister must be proactive, not play 'taichi'

'Yeoh must be courageous in dealing with 'big beasts' in sports associations.'
Minister apologises to M'sians for Paris Olympics performance

Minister apologises to M'sians for Paris Olympics performance

Yeoh however, says Road to Gold programme not a failure yet.
Don't be keyboard warrior - Chong Wei

Don't be keyboard warrior - Chong Wei

Badminton legend urges netizens to provide support, constructive feedback to athletes instead.
Malaysia's Paris Olympics journey ends with two bronze

Malaysia's Paris Olympics journey ends with two bronze

Country gains medals from badminton men's doubles and men's singles events.
Shah Firdaus crashes in Olympic keirin finals

Shah Firdaus crashes in Olympic keirin finals

The 28-year-old was in contention for a medal.
Azizulhasni's well-being is priority: Yeoh

Azizulhasni's well-being is priority: Yeoh

Minister tells all to be kind to the athlete following Olympics disqualification.
Olympics: IOC president Bach not seeking third term

Olympics: IOC president Bach not seeking third term

He will call for executive board to schedule election in March 2025.
Cycling hope Azizulhasni disqualified from keirin race

Cycling hope Azizulhasni disqualified from keirin race

He is disqualified for incorrect behaviour behind motorcycle pacer.
Nur Dhabitah's major errors unexpected - diving technical director

Nur Dhabitah's major errors unexpected - diving technical director

However, the national diver showed improvement, Bryan says.
National diver Dhabitah advances to springboard finals

National diver Dhabitah advances to springboard finals

UPDATED 10.18PM | She takes the 8th place in the semi-finals.
We're not sore losers, Yeoh responds to critics

We're not sore losers, Yeoh responds to critics

Minister cites 'Olympic values' on respect, friendship after backlash over praising Thai shuttler.
Shuttlecock politics: DAP trades smashes with PN

Shuttlecock politics: DAP trades smashes with PN

UPDATED 4.23PM | Machang MP takes offence with minister's photograph, DAP lawmaker tells him to back off.
Olympics: Guest accreditation cards not funded by govt - OCM

Olympics: Guest accreditation cards not funded by govt - OCM

UPDATED 12.30PM | Zii JIa's team self-fund trip to Paris.
Zii Jia hushes critics, wins second Olympic bronze for M'sia

Zii Jia hushes critics, wins second Olympic bronze for M'sia

UPDATED 11.15PM | World No 7 defeats India’s Lakshya Sen 13-21, 21-16, 21-11.
Chia-Soh bag second Olympic bronze medal

Chia-Soh bag second Olympic bronze medal

UPDATED 11.05PM | The pair defeats Denmark’s Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen 16-21, 22-20, and 21-19.
Zii Jia goes down to Thailand's Kunlavut in Olympics semi-finals

Zii Jia goes down to Thailand's Kunlavut in Olympics semi-finals

Malaysian shuttler loses 14-21, 15-21 to BWF champion.