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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.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
SRG.OG turn focus to MSC title defence
KUALA LUMPUR: Fresh from clinching a hat-trick of titles at Season 15 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Malaysia Professional League (MPLMY) yesterday, Selangor Red Giants ( are now shifting focus to the Mid Season Cup (MSC) to be held in conjunction with the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in July. Selangor Red Giants Esports chairman Simon Lim said the players will be given a seven-day break before resuming training to prepare for their MSC title defence. 'We are going to defend our MSC crown, and it won't be easy. As you can see, every team has improved their gameplay. 'However, I have full confidence in our players and coaches. Who knows, we might even become back-to-back MSC champions,' he said in a statement today. made history last year by becoming the first Malaysian team to win the MSC, defeating Filipino side AP Bren Sport 4-2 in the final. The breakthrough also ended a seven-year title drought for Malaysian teams at international MLBB tournaments. Malaysia will be represented by two teams at MSC 2025, with Homebois also qualifying as MPLMY Season 15 runners-up. Simon also credited MPLMY title hat-trick to the dedication and hard work of the players and coaches, who sacrificed their time and energy to retain the trophy. 'Whenever the players weren't satisfied with how a scrim session went, they would be the ones asking for extra scrims. 'They were willing to go the extra mile, put in more effort, and this is the reward they have earned,' he said. Yesterday, became the first team to complete an MPLMY championship hat-trick after defeating Homebois 4-0 in the grand final at Stadium Juara, Bukit Kiara.
Barnama
5 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
SRG.OG Dominate MPLMY Season 15 Final, Complete Hat-trick
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Selangor Red Giants ( concluded the 15th season of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Malaysia Professional League (MPLMY) in style with a stunning 4-0 victory over Homebois in the Best of Seven Grand Final held today. Even sweeter, this marks a third consecutive esports title for since their championship win in Season 13. In the match, SRG, led by Michael Angelo Bocado (Arcadia), got off to a strong start by completely dominating the first game, securing victory within 14 minutes.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Selangor Red Giants complete historic three-peat in MPL Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants ( skipped Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations and were rewarded with history. The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) juggernaut made it three league titles in a row after dismantling Homebois 4-0 in the MPL Malaysia (MPL MY) Season 15 Grand Final at Juara Stadium, Bukit Kiara, on Sunday. had edged Homebois 3-2 in a tense upper bracket final two weeks earlier, but there was no room for doubt in the final — just domination. Coach Michael Angelo Bocado, better known as Arcadia, said the team were determined to make a statement. "We wanted the sweep because the last time it was too close," said the Filipino coach. "We set a goal to show that the gap is wide. The team trained hard over the past two weeks and made sacrifices, including giving up their Raya break, to achieve this. "Even though we didn't play any matches before the final, we felt we had the momentum. I'm proud of how we performed, this is a glorious reward for our hard work." became the first team to win three consecutive MPL Malaysia league titles, having already made history last season as the first to win back-to-back crowns. Team co-founder Simon Lim lauded his players for bouncing back after their third-place finish at the M6 World Championships on home soil in December. "After the disappointment of M6, the boys said they wanted to improve. They were willing to put in the extra hours," said Simon. "This three-peat is a result of that hunger. "But we're not done yet. We've got a bigger challenge coming — to defend our Mid Season Cup (MSC) title. We'll take a week off to rest and then all focus goes to Riyadh." and Homebois will represent Malaysia at the Mid Season Cup x Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next month.
New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
SRG. OG beat Homebois to top MLBB standings
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants (SRG. OG) reaffirmed their dominance in Season 15 of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Malaysia (MPL MY) by brushing aside Homebois in commanding fashion on Saturday. Heading into the match, both sides were unbeaten and shared the top spot in the standings. However, in the much-anticipated top-of-the-table clash, SRG. OG delivered a resounding 2-0 victory over Homebois at the Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara, taking possession of the lead with two games remaining in the regular season. The win puts SRG. OG on course for a historic third consecutive league title and a potential unbeaten run — a feat they last achieved in Season 13. "Hopefully, we can go undefeated again," SRG. OG coach Michael Angelo "Arcadia" Bocado told the media after the match. "It's something that could give us an extra boost going into the playoffs. SRG. OG claimed 12 straight victories in Season 13 to secure their maiden league title in early 2024. They then carried that flawless form into the Mid Season Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last July — making history as the first Malaysian eSports team to win an international title.
