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The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Double victory for Selangor e-sports team
State awards outstanding performance of athletes THE Selangor Red Giants (SRG) e-sports team celebrated a landmark victory at the state's Sports Award ceremony, securing the Best Team accolade. Its co-founder Simon Lim Swee Teck was honoured with the prestigious Jury Award. This dual achievement signified a significant breakthrough for both the team and broader acceptance of e-sports within Selangor's dynamic sporting landscape. In an interview with StarMetro, Lim described the experience as 'surreal'. 'I've always dreamed of being an athlete or a coach, but I knew I didn't have the talent – not on the field, nor on the sidelines. So, to contribute as a leader in management instead means the world to me,' he said. The recognition for SRG, he said, was especially meaningful. 'Seeing the boys crowned Best Sports Team is a recognition of all the blood, sweat and sacrifices we've poured into this journey. 'We have always believed in doing things differently by building structure, instilling discipline and treating e-sports like a real sport. 'Yesterday, that belief was validated,' he said. Looking ahead, Lim said the team's next major goal was to go global. 'My dream has always been to bring the Selangor name to the world stage. Whether it's through international tournaments, exporting talent or forging collaborations, we are setting our sights beyond local dominance. 'We're not just building a winning team, we are laying the blueprint for a lasting legacy.' Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, who presented the awards, said the Selangor Sports Awards ceremony was held to honour individuals and teams who have demonstrated commitment, dedication and outstanding performance whether at the state, national or international level. 'We are proud that our female athlete Nor Farah Ain Abdullah was chosen for the national award. 'Tower runner Soh Wai Ching's achievements are not only impressive but also serve as motivation for other athletes.' The 2024 edition of the Selangor Sports Awards took place at Dewan Jubli Perak, Bangunan Sultan Salahudin Abdul Aziz Shah in Shah Alam. It featured eight categories: Best Male Athlete, Best Female Athlete, Most Promising Male Athlete, Most Promising Female Athlete, Best Team, Best Coach, Jury Award and the Leadership Icon Award. Winners of the Best Male Athlete and Best Female Athlete each received a trophy and RM10,000 in prize money. The Most Promising Male and Most Promising Female Athletes received a trophy and RM5,000 each. The Best Team category came with RM10,000, while the Best Coach, Leadership Icon and Jury Award recipients each took home RM5,000. Tey Hong Yu (table tennis) was named Most Promising Male Athlete, while Khew Zi Xian (aquatics) won Most Promising Female Athlete. Mohd Ariffin Abd Ghani (lawn bowls) was awarded Best Coach, and Datuk Haris Kasim received the Leadership Icon Award. Soh, who was named Best Male Athlete, said the award meant a great deal to him. 'I was honestly touched. I didn't expect it. 'I may have missed out on the National Sports Awards, but it's okay, this recognition from the state is something I'll never forget.' Soh is currently preparing for a Guinness World Record attempt in July. 'The target is 1.710km on a stair-climbing machine and it is the equivalent of climbing four PETRONAS Twin Towers stacked on top of each other. The current record is 1.704km.' He will also compete in the SkyRace at Merdeka 118 on Aug 30 – the world's biggest tower running event this year and host of Asian-Oceania Championship. Nor Farah, current world No.1 lawn bowler, was named the state's Best Female Athlete, a win she said came as a surprise. 'It's truly an honour. I didn't expect it, especially with so many top female athletes across other sports.' She has also received the Best National Female Athlete prize at the recent National Sports Award ceremony and is the first lawn bowler to receive such recognition. Also present at the state awards were Selangor youth, sports and entrepreneurship committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi and Selangor Sports Council executive director Mohamad Nizam Marjugi.
Yomiuri Shimbun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japanese Director Yasuhiro Aoki's 'ChaO' Wins French Anime Award
Ⓒ2025 'ChaO' Committee Paris (Jiji Press)—Japanese director Yasuhiro Aoki's 'ChaO' won the Jury Award in the feature films category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in southeastern France on Saturday. 'ChaO' is a romance story between an office worker and a mermaid princess in a future society where humans and mermaids coexist. The film stars two actors Ouji Suzuka, who voices the office worker, and Anna Yamada, who plays the role of the mermaid princess. It is scheduled to hit the screen in Japan in August. In the short films category, Japanese director Ryo Orisaka's 'The Graffiti' received the Off-Limits Award, which recognizes films that explore experimental or unconventional anime techniques.
6 days ago
- Entertainment
Japanese Director Aoki's ChaO Wins French Anime Award
News from Japan Culture World Jun 15, 2025 11:07 (JST) Paris, June 14 (Jiji Press)--Japanese director Yasuhiro Aoki's "ChaO" won the Jury Award in the feature films category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in southeastern France on Saturday. "ChaO" is a romance story between an office worker and a mermaid princess in a future society where humans and mermaids coexist. The film stars two actors Ouji Suzuka, who voices the office worker, and Anna Yamada, who plays the role of the mermaid princess. It is scheduled to hit the screen in Japan in August. In the short films category, Japanese director Ryo Orisaka's "The Graffiti" received the Off-Limits Award, which recognizes films that explore experimental or unconventional anime techniques. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Business Recorder
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
BankIslami won the Best Campaign Award at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2025
Karachi, 13 June, 2025. BankIslamihas won the Jury Award for Best Campaign at the Pakistan Digital Awards (PDA). This was awarded in recognition of the Bank's purpose-led campaign, Saving Humanity from Riba, which stood out for its bold messaging and strategic commitment to promoting Riba-free banking in Pakistan. The 360-degree campaign championed accessibility and inclusivity in Islamic finance, reinforcing BankIslami's commitment to ethical financial practices rooted in faith and integrity. Spanning digital and conventional media platforms, the campaign raised awareness about the core benefits of Islamic banking and invited individuals of all faiths to be part of a system that promotes financial justice for all. 'What may appear as just another marketing campaign to others was the beginning of a movement for BankIslami. Saving Humanity from Riba is not just a slogan, it is a reflection of our mission and a commitment we live by every day,' said Hasan Saeed Akbar, Head of Marketing and Strategy at BankIslami. 'Our ambition was to promote ethical finance across Pakistan and move closer to a system free from the injustice of riba,' he added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Two Filipino short films win at 2025 Norwescon Speculative Film Fest in US
Two Filipino short films won at the 2025 Norwescon Speculative Film Festival held in Seattle, Washington, in the United States! "Sulayman" won the Jury Award for Best Short-length Short Film (under 10 minutes), while "Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Bantay ng Bundok Arayat" (The Tales of Grandmother Basyang: The Mysterious Guardian of Mount Arayat) won Best Fantasy Film. The animated adaptation of "Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Bantay ng Bundok Arayat" was directed by Nelson "Blog" Caliguia Jr. in collaboration with Dr. Christine Bellen-Ang, an expert on Lola Basyang tales under the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). It follows the story of a young boy who finds a magical world within Mount Arayat. "Sulayman" is also written and directed by Caliguia. This eight-minute animated short film is based on a Maguindanao folktale, "Indarapatra and Sulayman." It follows Sulayman, a hero who protects his hometown from harm. "Sulayman," which also won Best Animated Film at the 2024 PENSACON Short Film Festival, was made possible through the CCP's Innovation Grant Program. The Norwescon Speculative Film Fest is a film festival that celebrates science fiction, fantasy, and horror films. It also champions new voices in the genre, including women; Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC); and LGBTQ+ filmmakers. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
