Deaxter steals the spotlight

Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025
By: Garry Lewis Text Size: Deaxter smashed both State and national school-level records. TAMBUNAN: Young athletics sensation Deaxter Pius stole the spotlight at the Tambunan District Schools Sports Council (MSSD) Championship after clocking extraordinary times in the 400-metre and 200-metre events, breaking both State and national school-level records. In the 400 metres, Deaxter recorded a time of 49.52 seconds, not only securing the gold medal but also shattering the Sabah Schools Sports Council (MSSS) record of 50.75 seconds and surpassing the Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSM) record of 49.59 seconds.
Advertisement He also impressed in the 200-metre event, completing the race in 22.36 seconds — beating the MSSS record of 22.50 seconds. This outstanding achievement places Deaxter among the most promising young athletes at the school level today, with high hopes that he will continue to shine in upcoming State and national competitions. The district sports management expressed their pride in Deaxter's accomplishments and pledged their full support to help elevate this young talent to greater heights. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

Daily Express

2 hours ago

• Daily Express

Sabah Hapkido athletes bag a gold, 2 bronzes

Published on: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 21, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The four Sabah athletes who represented Malaysia. LAHAD DATU: The Sabah Hapkido team brought home three medals from the Southeast Asia Hapkido Championship 2025 held in Indonesia from June 14 to 15. Sabah Hapkido founder and President, Master Bernardo Vivero said Sabah bagged a gold medal and two bronzes in the championship. Bernardo said Ikhwanul Hakim Endrajid secured the gold medal after defeating two athletes from Thailand. He further said Ikhwanul showed an amazing performance including winning a technical knockout (TKO) in the early round and complete victory in the final round. 'His amazing performance saw him crowned as the best youth athlete of the championship. 'We also secured two bronze medals from Daphne Suling and Mohd Izwan Fitri. Advertisement 'Our other athlete, Affyzan Bernardo also showed standout performance but had to concede to the participant from Cambodia in the quarter-finals,' he said. According to Bernardo, the success shows that although Hapkido is newly introduced in Malaysia, especially in Sabah, it has successfully produced high calibre young athletes to compete at the international level. He said all the athletes will diligently continue learning and training to inspire more people to join Hapkido. 'Hapkido is a Korean martial art that emphasises practical self-defence, incorporating techniques like joint locks, grappling, throws and striking. 'Those interested in joining us may follow us on Facebook - Hapkido Sabah or contact me at 010-4539970,' he added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia

Daily Express

2 hours ago

• Daily Express

Leading jockeys Firdaus, Fazli intensify battle for supremacy

Published on: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 21, 2025 Text Size: Jockey Firdaus (with 15 wins to date) on Triten. Kota Kinabalu: This Sunday's Race 2 (Initiation) over 1,100m sandtrack is a decent field of 9 starters with All is Well marked early as favourite. First Time has demonstrated consistency and should pose a serious threat. Roxette is industrious at this level. With season leading jockey Firdaus on board, she can fight for top position. Two wins behind Firdaus, jockey Fazli D has decent chance to narrow the gap on board the promising Honey Prize. Race 3 (Class 5) over 1,000m sandtrack is the highlight race. Kokorriko, Lucky Lady II and Fight Again are expected to challenge one another. Hunter Champ is honest-type and has ability to keep pace behind the leaders and attack in the final phase. Advertisement Diva is up-and-coming with two 'prep' runs at higher Class 5 competition and looks ready this time. Placing is within her reach. Race 4 (Class 5) over 1,000m sandtrack sees Brilliant Crystal ready to see off Tambalang's speed-kings Amoyy and Apin Apin Prince. Quality-types Cooler Than Ice and Brave Guard can be considered for minor placings. Royal Sabah Turf Club's (RSTC) Kinabalu Light is entered for Race 11 (Class 5A) over 1,600m at Selangor Turf Club this Sunday. Up against a congested field of 13 other runners, Kinabalu Light has his work cut out. This race is too close to call with Kick and Run Buddy Run at top of the list. Superbowl should find Class 5 competition less intensive and has experience to fight for first position. Chinese Dream is wily and talented type, a minor placing is within his means. Another RSTC runner Vittoria Perfetta is entered for Race 12 (Class 5B) over 1,600m. Hardworking jockey PH Seow is on board which should give Vittoria Perfetta a decent run. Top Confidence is favourite with two impressive wins and a second position in his last three runs. Forest Gold and Tigarous round up the selections. For detailed racing information for Tambalang and Off-Course races, visit RSTC's website or Facebook. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia

The Sun

3 hours ago

• The Sun

Fan Banned for Racist Abuse of Tamworth Striker Chris Wreh

A fan who racially abused former Tamworth striker Chris Wreh after the fifth-tier club's FA Cup defeat to Tottenham Hotspur has been banned from attending matches for three years, the Football Association said on Friday. Harry Dunbar, of John Bunyan Close in Whiteley, admitted to sending a racist message to Wreh, who is Black, via Instagram after losing a bet on the match, which Tamworth lost 3-0 to Tottenham in the FA Cup third round on 12 January. Dunbar, 20, was sentenced at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Wednesday. In addition to the banning order, Dunbar will serve a 12-month Community Order of 200 hours unpaid work and 10 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days. 'We welcome the decision of Portsmouth Magistrates' Court to impose a three-year football banning order on Harry Dunbar,' the FA said in a statement. 'We hope that this ruling sends a clear message that incidents of discrimination – whether in person or online – will not be tolerated, and that strong action will be taken against perpetrators of this unacceptable behaviour.' Wreh refused to play for the National League side following the incident. He wrote on X, two days after the match that though he had the support of manager Andy Peaks, he was 'disappointed' the club had not made a public statement condemning the abuse he had suffered.