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PETEM 1, Cheetah juarai petanque KBS Masters Games

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:29:56 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR: PETEM 1 dan Cheetah muncul juara acara petanque KBS Masters Games 2026 yang berlangsung di Arena Petanque Kuala Lumpur dari 11 hingga 13 September.

A total of 108 pairs took part in the competition, which ran from Sept 11-13, with 66 teams contesting the men’s doubles and another 42 in the women’s doubles.

In the men’s final, PETEM 1’s Ahmad Kamal Zakaria and Md Shaiful Azman Daud defeated Dragon 1 pair Wan Daud Wan Ismail and Ahmad Faiezal Ramli 10-5 to claim the title.

Dzulfikar Yusof and Mohd Zainuri Abdullah of PKC finished third after beating KSPW4’s Hamzah Samad and Amin Hussin Abd Rahman 13-9 in the playoff.

The women’s doubles produced a much tighter title decider, with Cheetah’s Norrita Fadilla Salehudin and Rokiah Ismail edging Putrajaya 2’s Maslina Mohd Ludin and Zaiton Saad 7-6.

PV7 A pair Norshafiza Saidin and Tuan Nurazita Tuan Mahmood secured third place following a 12-2 victory over Norliza Hamzah and Non Tasbihaton Marhaban of Liza.

First introduced by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in 2024, the KBS Masters Games provides a competitive sporting platform for those aged 40 and above while encouraging adults and veterans to remain active in sport. Pétanque has been part of the programme since its inaugural edition.

The Games have since grown as part of KBS’ wider push for greater inclusivity in sport and opportunities for Malaysians to continue participating recreationally and competitively beyond their younger years. Malaysia Boules Sports Federation (MBSF) president Cheah Ban Cheng said the response to this year’s pétanque competition was particularly encouraging.

“To have 216 players competing in just two events is a very positive response. It shows that there is still a strong desire among our Masters players to compete and remain actively involved in the sport,” said Cheah.

“Pétanque is a sport that can be enjoyed competitively across different stages of life, and the KBS Masters Games provides an important platform for these players to continue testing themselves while enjoying the camaraderie of competition.”

“For MBSF, we want to see participation at every level continue to grow, from our young players right through to the Masters category. The more opportunities people have to play and compete, the healthier the sport will be.”

PETEM 1, Cheetah take honours as pétanque draws strong KBS Masters turnout

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:20:34 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR: PETEM 1 and Cheetah emerged champions as pétanque attracted an encouraging 216 players at the KBS Masters Games 2026 at Arena Pétanque Kuala Lumpur.

A total of 108 pairs took part in the competition, which ran from Sept 11-13, with 66 teams contesting the men’s doubles and another 42 in the women’s doubles.

In the men’s final, PETEM 1’s Ahmad Kamal Zakaria and Md Shaiful Azman Daud defeated Dragon 1 pair Wan Daud Wan Ismail and Ahmad Faiezal Ramli 10-5 to claim the title.

Dzulfikar Yusof and Mohd Zainuri Abdullah of PKC finished third after beating KSPW4’s Hamzah Samad and Amin Hussin Abd Rahman 13-9 in the playoff.

The women’s doubles produced a much tighter title decider, with Cheetah’s Norrita Fadilla Salehudin and Rokiah Ismail edging Putrajaya 2’s Maslina Mohd Ludin and Zaiton Saad 7-6.

PV7 A pair Norshafiza Saidin and Tuan Nurazita Tuan Mahmood secured third place following a 12-2 victory over Norliza Hamzah and Non Tasbihaton Marhaban of Liza.

Tahniah Para Pemenang! Sirkit Remaja Kebangsaan Melaka 2026

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:26:57 GMT

Setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada semua pemenang Sirkit Remaja Kebangsaan Siri 1 Melaka 2026 atas kejayaan dan pencapaian yang membanggakan. Kejayaan ini adalah hasil daripada usaha gigih, disiplin, komitmen dan semangat juang yang tinggi.

Kepada atlet yang belum berjaya, teruskan berusaha dan jangan berputus asa. Setiap pertandingan adalah satu pengalaman berharga dan langkah ke arah kejayaan yang lebih besar.

Semoga terus maju jaya dan berjumpa lagi di siri yang akan datang!

Sabah kuasai petanque SUKMA, bakat muda negeri yang lain turut menyerlah

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:16:57 GMT

Sabah muncul kontinjen paling menyerlah dalam saingan petanque SUKMA Selangor apabila membolot empat daripada tujuh pingat emas yang ditawarkan.

Namun di sebalik penguasaan Sabah, satu lagi perkembangan yang cukup menggembirakan buat Persekutuan Sukan Boules Malaysia (MBSF) ialah kejayaan 11 daripada 14 kontinjen yang bertanding meraih sekurang-kurangnya satu pingat.

Sabah menamatkan saingan di tangga teratas dengan empat emas dan satu perak, manakala Sarawak muncul kontinjen kedua terbaik dengan satu emas, satu perak dan satu gangsa. Melaka dan tuan rumah Selangor masing-masing turut meraih satu emas.

Johor membawa pulang dua perak, manakala Perak, Pahang, Pulau Pinang, Kedah, Kelantan dan Terengganu turut mempunyai wakil di podium.

Dengan saingan petanque SUKMA dikhususkan kepada pemain Bawah 21 Tahun, Presiden MBSF, Cheah Ban Cheng, melihat taburan pingat yang meluas itu sebagai petanda positif terhadap perkembangan bakat muda di peringkat negeri.

“Apabila 11 daripada 14 kontinjen berjaya memenangi pingat, ia satu petanda yang sangat baik buat perkembangan petanque negara,” kata Cheah.

“Di peringkat Bawah 21 Tahun, kita mahu melihat bakat muncul dari sebanyak mungkin negeri. SUKMA memberi mereka pentas untuk menguji kemampuan dalam suasana pertandingan yang kompetitif, selain membolehkan MBSF menilai hasil program pembangunan yang dijalankan di peringkat negeri.”

Sabah mendominasi acara beregu dan bertiga dengan meraih empat daripada lima emas yang dipertandingkan menerusi beregu wanita, beregu campuran, bertiga lelaki dan bertiga wanita.

Leeyana Fitrialesya Kamrudin muncul pemain paling berjaya dalam saingan petanque kali ini apabila menjadi satu-satunya peserta yang meraih dua pingat emas.

Dia bergandingan dengan Nurul Aina Ali Asmat untuk menewaskan pasangan Pulau Pinang, Anis Sofea Saiful Rizal-Nur Irdina Qaireen Mohd Firdaus 13-6 dalam final beregu wanita.

Leeyana kemudian melengkapkan emas keduanya bersama Putri Ara Aryanna Abdullah dan Thadis Henhera Vennice dalam acara bertiga wanita selepas Sabah A menewaskan Sabah B yang dibarisi Nurul Aina, Siti Noor Ellyshatul Balqish dan Siti Nur Vivianah Chia 13-1 dalam final sesama sendiri.

Sabah turut menang dengan keputusan sama dalam final bertiga lelaki apabila Ainol Shahramadhan Abu Bakar, Muhamad Saidi Sajikil @ Abbas dan Muhammad Fariz Ahmad Nor Abdullah menundukkan trio Pahang, Mohamad Aidil Adha Abd Rahman, Muhammad Haikal Abd Rahman dan Muhammad Harith Muhaimin Hafaizul 13-1.

Emas keempat Sabah hadir menerusi gandingan Maxivianna Robert dan Ryorie Ethan Augustine yang menewaskan pasangan Sarawak, Qurratu Aini Mohamad Morly-Muhammad Aiman Hazwan Abdul Kadir 11-5 dalam final beregu campuran.

Sarawak pula menghalang Sabah daripada menyapu bersih semua acara beregu dan bertiga apabila Muhamad Irfan Syazani dan Watziq Zulfiqrie Dahl menewaskan pasangan Johor, Mohammad Afi Najmi Mohammad-Muhammad Aidil Akmal Yahya 12-7 untuk merangkul emas beregu lelaki.

Dua gelaran perseorangan menjadi milik Melaka dan Selangor.

Wakil Melaka, Saidatul Ummairah Md Dani, menewaskan Carmila Nadhirah Mohd Noor dari Perak 13-9 untuk meraih emas perseorangan wanita, manakala Muhammad Rafieq Abd Rahim menghadiahkan emas kepada Selangor selepas menundukkan wakil Johor, Ammar Zakwan Zanizam 13-3 dalam final perseorangan lelaki.

Cheah berkata SUKMA bukan sekadar medan memburu pingat, malah memainkan peranan penting dalam usaha MBSF mengenal pasti pemain muda yang berpotensi untuk terus digilap ke peringkat lebih tinggi.

“Pingat sememangnya penting, tetapi pada masa sama kita mahu melihat siapa antara pemain muda ini yang mempunyai potensi untuk pergi lebih jauh,” katanya.

“Mereka masih dalam proses pembangunan dan masih banyak ruang untuk meningkat. Sebab itu penting untuk negeri-negeri terus melahirkan pemain, memberi mereka pendedahan pertandingan dan menyediakan ruang untuk mereka berkembang.

“Daripada pentas seperti SUKMA, kita boleh mengenal pasti pemain yang mempunyai kualiti untuk diketengahkan ke program pembangunan di peringkat kebangsaan.”

Kedah muncul kontinjen dengan pungutan gangsa terbanyak apabila meraih tiga pingat menerusi Muhammad Fahmi Mohd Bakri-Muhammad Rafiq Aqil Rawandi dalam beregu lelaki, Nur Aida Adriyana Mohd Yusri-Nurliana Syamira Mohd Sazli dalam beregu wanita serta Nur Aida Adriyana-Nur Nadirah Muhammad Yaziid-Nurliana Syamira Mohd Sazli dalam acara bertiga wanita.

Pingat gangsa lain dimenangi wakil Sarawak, Akhtar Shauqi Aini Mohd Dom dalam perseorangan lelaki; Nur Farisha Nabila Mohd Zain dari Kelantan dalam perseorangan wanita; pasangan Perak, Nurul Aina Ashikin Abd Rahman-Mohamad Yusman Haizad Mohamad Yusof dalam beregu campuran; serta trio Terengganu, Mohamad Syamsul Bahri Ahmad Sukimi, Muhammad Abdul Hamim Amani Abdul Halim dan Muhammad Danish Mohd Norhisham dalam acara bertiga lelaki.

Sabah dominate Sukma petanque as young talent shines nationwide

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:46:54 GMT

Sabah emerged as the dominant force in the petanque competition at the Selangor Sukma, capturing four of the seven gold medals on offer in an impressive display of strength across the team events.

But beyond Sabah's commanding performance, the competition also offered an encouraging glimpse into the depth of Malaysia's next generation of players, with 11 of the 14 participating contingents winning at least one medal.

Sabah topped the final medal standings with four golds and one silver, followed by Sarawak with one gold, one silver and one bronze. Melaka and hosts Selangor also claimed a gold each.

Johor finished with two silvers, while Perak, Pahang, Penang, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu were also represented on the podium.

With the Sukma petanque competition restricted to Under-21 players, Malaysian Boules Sports Federation (MBSF) president Cheah Ban Cheng said the broad spread of medals was an encouraging reflection of the development work being carried out by state associations.

"The fact that 11 of the 14 contingents won medals is a very positive sign for Malaysian petanque," said Cheah.

"At Under-21 level, we want to see talent coming through from as many states as possible. Sukma provides these young players with an important competitive platform and also allows us to assess the progress of the respective state development programmes."

Sabah's success was built largely around their superiority in the combination events, where they won the women's doubles, mixed doubles and both triples titles.

Leeyana Fitrialesya Kamrudin was the standout individual of the competition, emerging as the only player to win two gold medals.

She partnered Nurul Aina Ali Asmat to defeat Penang's Anis Sofea Saiful Rizal and Nur Irdina Qaireen Mohd Firdaus 13-6 in the women's doubles final.

Leeyana then teamed up with Putri Ara Aryanna Abdullah and Thadis Henhera Vennice for Sabah A in the women's triples, where they defeated fellow Sabah representatives Nurul Aina, Siti Noor Ellyshatul Balqish and Siti Nur Vivianah Chia 13-1 in an all-Sabah final.

Sabah were equally convincing in the men's triples as Ainol Shahramadhan Abu Bakar, Muhamad Saidi Sajikil @ Abbas and Muhammad Fariz Ahmad Nor Abdullah overcame Pahang's Mohamad Aidil Adha Abd Rahman, Muhammad Haikal Abd Rahman and Muhammad Harith Muhaimin Hafaizul 13-1.

Their fourth gold came in the mixed doubles through Maxivianna Robert and Ryorie Ethan Augustine, who defeated Sarawak's Qurratu Aini Mohamad Morly and Muhammad Aiman Hazwan Abdul Kadir 11-5.

Sarawak's lone gold came in the men's doubles, where Muhamad Irfan Syazani and Watziq Zulfiqrie Dahl defeated Johor's Mohammad Afi Najmi Mohammad and Muhammad Aidil Akmal Yahya 12-7.

The two singles titles were shared by Melaka and Selangor.

Melaka's Saidatul Ummairah Md Dani defeated Perak's Carmila Nadhirah Mohd Noor 13-9 for the women's crown, while Selangor's Muhammad Rafieq Abd Rahim secured the men's title with a 13-3 victory over Johor's Ammar Zakwan Zanizam.

Cheah said performances at Sukma would provide MBSF with a useful reference point as it continues to identify players capable of progressing through the national development pathway.

"Medals are important, but Sukma is also about identifying potential. These players are still young and there is a lot of room for them to develop," he said.

"What we want is for the states to continue producing players and giving them opportunities to compete. From there, those who show the right qualities can be nurtured towards a higher level."

Kedah collected the most bronze medals with three. Their medallists were Muhammad Fahmi Mohd Bakri and Muhammad Rafiq Aqil Rawandi in the men's doubles; Nur Aida Adriyana Mohd Yusri and Nurliana Syamira Mohd Sazli in the women's doubles; and Nur Aida Adriyana, Nur Nadirah Muhammad Yaziid and Nurliana Syamira Mohd Sazli in the women's triples.

The other bronze medallists were Sarawak's Akhtar Shauqi Aini Mohd Dom in the men's singles, Kelantan's Nur Farisha Nabila Mohd Zain in the women's singles, Perak's Nurul Aina Ashikin Abd Rahman and Mohamad Yusman Haizad Mohamad Yusof in the mixed doubles, and Terengganu's Mohamad Syamsul Bahri Ahmad Sukimi, Muhammad Abdul Hamim Amani Abdul Halim and Muhammad Danish Mohd Norhisham in the men's triples.

Thai SEA Games stars deny Dipec 1 glorious three-peat at 3rd Malaysia International Petanque Doubles

Tue, 12 May 2026 03:06:28 GMT

Thai SEA Games stars deny Dipec 1 glorious three-peat at 3rd Malaysia International Petanque Doubles

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Dipec 1 were denied a historic third consecutive title after going down 13-8 to Thailand’s Sai Buri Team 2 in the final of the 3rd Malaysia International Petanque Doubles 2026 at Arena Petanque Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Mohd Nuzul Azwan and Mohd Shah Ismail had entered the tournament chasing a remarkable three-peat after emerging champions in both the 2024 and 2025 editions, but were ultimately stopped by Thailand national players Thanawan Toosewha and Phongsakron Ainpu.

Thanawan and Phongsakron, who were part of Thailand’s SEA Games squad that emerged overall champions in petanque last year, walked away with the RM20,000 top prize following an impressive campaign throughout the three-day tournament.

Dipec 1 settled for RM10,000 as runners-up.

Another Thai pair, Piyabut Chamchoi-Wanchana Phueakaiam of Sai Buri Team 1, secured third place and RM5,000. Piyabut was also part of Thailand’s SEA Games contingent last year.

Malaysia’s MIG 1 represented by Muhammad Aliff Syazwan and Muhammad Izral Ramlan finished fourth to earn RM3,000.

Held from May 8-10, the prestigious tournament attracted a massive field of 192 teams from 10 countries — Brunei, Cambodia, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, France, Singapore, Thailand and hosts Malaysia — with competitors battling through a gruelling competition format comprising Swiss qualifying rounds followed by knockout stages.

Sai Buri Team 2 displayed remarkable consistency throughout the tournament, successfully navigating four rounds of Swiss-system qualifying before embarking on a dominant knockout run.

Their title-winning campaign included victories over INDIA-3 (13-2) in the Best 64, DRAGON 2 (13-7) in the Best 32, SENTUL 1 (13-7) in the Best 16, and DW 2 (13-4) in the quarter-finals.

The eventual champions then overcame Sai Buri Team 1 13-6 in an all-Thai semi-final before sealing the title against Dipec 1 in the championship decider.

Dipec 1 had earlier edged compatriots Dipec 2 9-3 in the quarter-finals before defeating MIG 1 13-10 in the semi-finals to secure their place in the final.

The tournament began with four rounds of Swiss-system qualifying matches, where teams were ranked based on wins and tie-break criteria before the top 128 teams progressed into the single-elimination knockout stage.

A total of 512 matches were successfully conducted over the three-day tournament, highlighting both the scale and intensity of this year’s edition as well as the tremendous effort put in by the Malaysian Boules Sports Federation (MBSF) organising committee and technical officials.

From there, teams had to survive seven consecutive knockout matches — from the Best 128 through to the final — in order to lift the championship trophy, making endurance, consistency and mental strength equally crucial throughout the competition.

Prize money was awarded up to the top 32 finishers, further raising the level of competitiveness across the event.

Additional special category honours were also awarded during the tournament, with Malaysia Junior 4 emerging as champions in the Best Women Team category ahead of Malaysia 1 and Malaysia 4.

Meanwhile, Sarawak 2026_2 captured the Best Youth Under-20 Team title, followed by Sarawak 2026_6 as first runners-up and Malaysia Junior 1 in third place.

The special category results further reflected the encouraging growth of women’s and youth participation in the sport, underlining MBSF’s continued efforts in developing the next generation of petanque talent in Malaysia.

MBSF president Cheah Ban Cheng expressed satisfaction with the overall success of the championships and praised the commitment shown by the organising committee, technical officials and volunteers throughout the tournament.

“We are very pleased with the overall standard of competition and the strong participation this year. The tournament continues to grow positively and this reflects the increasing interest and development of petanque both in Malaysia and within the region,” said Cheah.

“The format this year also ensured players were given more competitive matches and valuable exposure before entering the knockout rounds, which ultimately raised the overall quality and intensity of the competition.”

Cheah also commended the efforts of everyone involved in ensuring the smooth running of the tournament despite the demanding schedule involving hundreds of matches across the three days.

“This tournament is not only about winning and losing, but also about strengthening friendships, sportsmanship and unity within the international petanque community. We hope to continue building this tournament into one of the region’s premier petanque events in the years ahead,” he added.

The successful staging of the tournament once again showcased the growing popularity of petanque while providing Malaysian players valuable exposure against strong international opposition.

Empowering Women In Sport

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:23:50 GMT

National Women’s Boules (Petanque) Coaching Course – Level 1, 2026

EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SPORT

National Women’s Boules (Petanque) Coaching Course – Level 1, 2026

Date: 1 – 4 May 2026

Venue: 103 Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian Boules Sports Federation (MBSF) with the support of the National Sport Council continues to strengthen the future of petanque through the organisation of the National Women’s Boules (Petanque) Coaching Course – Level 1, 2026.

Bringing together participants from across Malaysia, this initiative represents a strategic step towards:

�� Developing a new generation of qualified women coaches

�� Elevating coaching standards at the national level

��Expanding women’s participation and leadership in sport

The course is led by experienced and respected speakers:

1.⁠ ⁠Mr. Norafif Mohd Amin

2.⁠ ⁠Mr. Ibrahim Huri

3.⁠ ⁠Mr. Wahadhir Hamdan

Designed with a comprehensive approach, the programme integrates both theoretical knowledge and practical application to ensure participants are well-equipped to contribute to the growth of petanque nationwide.

This initiative reflects MBSF’s continued commitment to building a sustainable and inclusive sporting ecosystem in line with national sports development aspirations.

MBSF extends its appreciation to all participants and speakers for their dedication and contribution.

Hari terakhir kursus menyaksikan para peserta menunjukkan komitmen dan kesungguhan yang tinggi dalam menduduki Ujian Bertulis sebagai penilaian akhir program. Sepanjang kursus ini, para peserta telah didedahkan dengan pelbagai aspek penting dalam kejurulatihan petanque, sekaligus memperkukuh ilmu, kemahiran dan keyakinan sebagai jurulatih wanita masa hadapan.

Majlis diteruskan dengan Majlis Penutup, di mana penyampaian sijil telah disempurnakan kepada semua peserta, serta penghargaan khas diberikan kepada para penceramah atas sumbangan ilmu dan kepakaran mereka.

Program ini merupakan satu langkah penting dalam memperkasa penglibatan wanita dalam bidang kejurulatihan sukan boules, selaras dengan usaha pembangunan sukan negara. Tahniah dan syabas kepada semua peserta!

Semoga ilmu yang diperoleh dapat dimanfaatkan dalam pembangunan sukan petanque di peringkat akar umbi hingga ke tahap yang lebih tinggi.

Jutaan terima kasih kepada atas sokongan yang diberikan.

Malaysia has confirmed it will host the World Petanque Championships in September.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:13:19 GMT

Arena Petanque in Taman Pudu Ulu to host World Petanque Championships in September

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has confirmed it will host the World Petanque Championships in September. The tournament will be held at Arena Petanque in Taman Pudu Ulu, Cheras, from Sept 17 to 23.

Officials from the Malaysian Boules Sports Federation (MBSF) will meet Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari next week to brief him on preparations for the World Petanque Championships (Men and Junior) in Precision Shooting and Triples.

“We will pay a courtesy call on Dr Mohammed Taufiq, who only took office last month. This will be our first meeting with him,” said MBSF acting president Cheah Ban Cheng.

“We plan to brief him on the World Championships. We will also meet the National Sports Council, as we want all stakeholders to be informed.”

Cheah said MBSF had received official confirmation from the world governing body, Federation de Petanque et Jeu Provencal, to host the championships.

“The world body is pleased for Malaysia to host the event and is delighted that Arena Petanque will be the main venue,” he said.

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MBSF chart course to 2026 World Championships

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:22:37 GMT

MBSF chart course to 2026 World Championships and 2027 SEA Games after four-medal showing in Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, 16 December: The Malaysian Boules Sport Federation (MBSF) has begun laying the groundwork towards the 34th SEA Games in 2027 and the 51st Men's Triplettes World Championships & the 17th Precision Shooting World Championship next year after concluding a comprehensive post-Games review of the national team’s performance at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand.

Acting President Cheah Ban Cheng said the assessment was carried out following a detailed report submitted by team manager Mariah Abdullah, who also serves as MBSF executive secretary, with the objective of strengthening Malaysia’s preparations for the upcoming major international assignments — both of which will be hosted on home soil.

“At the Thailand SEA Games, our pétanque team successfully achieved the four-medal target that was set prior to the competition. This reflects the commitment, discipline and fighting spirit shown by the players throughout the past week,” said Cheah.

Malaysia concluded their campaign with four bronze medals, delivered through men’s shooting, mixed doubles, and both the men’s and women’s triples events.

The medals were won by Nuzul Azwan Ahmad Temizi in the men’s shooting, the mixed doubles pairing of Ayzek Hakimi Safingan–Sharifah Afiqah Farzana Syed Ali, the men’s triples combination of Khairul Amirul Zamrulhisham, Mohamad Muqri Arif Mohamad Sapiny and Syed Afiq Fakhri Syed Ali, and the women’s triples team of Jasnina Jasmine Johan, Nur Durratul Sahira Yazit and Thadis Henhera Vennice.

Cheah noted that while the medal target was met, the post-Games review also identified clear areas for improvement as Malaysia aim to progress beyond podium finishes and challenge for higher medal colours in future editions.

“The overall assessment shows that our players possess solid technical skills and strong individual ability. They were competitive against top regional opponents and displayed good teamwork and resilience throughout the Games,” he said.

“However, the review also highlighted a gap at the higher competitive level, particularly in tactical execution and in-game decision-making during critical moments.”

According to the assessment, added Cheah, tactical elements such as reading opponents, controlling tempo, shot selection and adapting to changing match situations play a decisive role at SEA Games level, and will be a key focus area moving forward.

Cheah also stressed that strengthening the team’s tactical framework — both in preparation and during competition — will be essential as Malaysia prepares for a new cycle.

“We recognise the importance of strong tactical leadership and clear in-game guidance. Enhancing this aspect will help our players manage pressure better and convert close matches into higher-value medals,” he said.

Looking ahead, Cheah stressed that the upcoming period presents a significant opportunity for Malaysian pétanque, with Malaysia set to host the 52nd World Pétanque Championships next year, followed by the 34th SEA Games in 2027.

“These two major events, especially the SEA Games on home ground, provide us with a clear timeline and motivation to raise our performance standards. The focus now is on refining our tactical approach, strengthening mental resilience, and ensuring our players receive the best possible support to compete at the highest level,” he said.

“With focused improvements, greater exposure to high-level international competition, and a strengthened coaching structure, we believe the Malaysian pétanque team has the potential to challenge more strongly for silver and gold medals in future major championships.”

Cheah reiterated that MBSF remains fully committed to long-term athlete development and building a team capable of delivering strong results when Malaysia takes centre stage as host nation in the years ahead.

Men’s triples show fighting spirit as Malaysia add two bronzes

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:19:31 GMT

Men’s triples show fighting spirit as Malaysia add two bronzes on final day

Malaysia respond under pressure

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:56:19 GMT

Malaysia respond under pressure as men’s and women’s triples advance to SEA Games semi-finals

Mixed triples campaign concludes

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:41:24 GMT

Mixed triples campaign concludes as Malaysia turn focus to men’s and women’s triples

The men’s triples line-up features Khairul Amirul Zamrulhisham, Mohamad Muqri Arif Mohamad Sapiny and Syed Afiq Fakhri Syed Ali while the women’s triples squad comprises Jasmina Jasmine Johan, Nur Durratul Sahira Yazit and Thadis Henhera Vennice.

Both events will begin with their preliminary rounds on Sunday, with teams once again required to finish inside the top four to advance to the medal playoffs, which resume on Monday.

Malaysia head into the remaining events encouraged by the two bronze medals already secured — through Nuzul Azwan Ahmad Temizi in the men’s shooting event and the mixed doubles pairing of Ayzek Hakimi Safingan–Sharifah Afiqah Farzana Syed Ali — keeping the four-medal target set by the Malaysian Boules Sport Federation (MBSF) firmly within reach.

With belief still high and opportunities still on the table, the national squad will be looking to finish strongly as the SEA Games petanque competition enters its final phase in Pathum Thani.

Mixed doubles deliver second SEA Games bronze

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:42:24 GMT

Mixed doubles deliver second SEA Games bronze as Malaysia press on in mixed triples events

“I feel that I was unable to show my true performance in today’s semi-final, but this experience will serve as an important lesson moving forward.” The latest podium finish further enhances Sharifah’s growing SEA Games resume, with the national player now owning three medals to date.

In addition to her two bronze medals in mixed doubles, she was also a silver medallist in the mixed triples (two women, one man) event at the Cambodia SEA Games, underlining her consistency and versatility across multiple disciplines.

With the mixed doubles event concluded, focus has shifted to the mixed triples, where Malaysia are competing in two categories — the two men, one woman (2M1W) event and the one man, two women (1M2W) event — with the qualifying rounds contested under the Swiss System format.

In the 2M1W category, the experienced trio of Syed Akmal Fikri Syed Ali, Saiful Bahri Musmin and Sharifah Aqilah Farhana Syed Ali made a solid start by edging Laos 10–9 in the opening round before going down 13–7 to Indonesia in the second round.

The trio will face Vietnam in their final qualifying match.

Meanwhile, Malaysia’s 1M2W combination of Nur Thahira Tasnim Abdul Aziz, Siti Asiah Zaini and Mohamad Shah Ismail showed resilience after opening with a 9–4 loss to Vietnam, bouncing back with a hard-fought 9–7 victory over Myanmar in the second round.

They will meet Thailand in their final qualifying encounter.

Both mixed triples teams head into their final matches knowing a win would place them in the top four and secure a place in the medal playoffs. With momentum building and several medal opportunities still in play, Malaysia’s petanque squad remain firmly focused on strengthening their overall SEA Games medal haul in the days ahead.

Malaysia secure mixed doubles semi-final berth

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:23:14 GMT

Malaysia secure mixed doubles semi-final berth as team reaches halfway mark of SEA Games medal target

Ayzek expressed gratitude and belief ahead of the semi-finals.

“First of all, I’m very grateful to have made it to the semi-finals tomorrow. I want to thank everyone who has been praying for us, especially my parents and all Malaysians.

“For tomorrow’s match, I will give everything I have to try and win Malaysia’s first petanque gold at the SEA Games in Thailand.

“I previously won a bronze medal in the triples event at the Vietnam SEA Games, but this partnership with Afikah is actually very new. With such a short time together, it was not easy to build chemistry, but we’ve worked hard throughout training to develop that understanding as quickly as possible.”

Regardless of the outcome, their achievement already surpasses Malaysia’s showing in the previous edition, where the mixed doubles event ended without a medal.

The men’s doubles team of Helmi Mat Daud–Ahmad Safuan Ibrahim and the women’s pairing of Nur Alya Farzana Rushazlir Effendy–Siti Noor Ellyshatul Balqish Suhaimi bowed out after the preliminary phase, but the squad remains well positioned overall with multiple medal opportunities still ahead.

National coach Wahadhir Hamdan expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress and noted the contrasting fortunes across the doubles categories.

“Our men’s and women’s doubles were unfortunate today. Their level of play wasn’t the same as in the opening match — they gave very good resistance early on, but in the following games we struggled to find our rhythm,” he said.

“For the mixed doubles, we will meet the Philippines in the semi-finals tomorrow. The bronze is already secured, now it’s just a matter of trying to change it to brighter colour.”

Malaysia will also open their challenge in two mixed triples events tomorrow morning (12 December), adding further medal avenues for the squad.

All eyes will be on the experienced trio of Syed Akmal Fikri Syed Ali, Saiful Bahri Musmin and Sharifah Aqilah Farhana Syed Ali, whose blend of experience, tactical maturity and competitive temperament makes them one of Malaysia’s strongest prospects in the discipline.

The second mixed triples team — Nur Thahira Tasnim Abdul Aziz, Siti Asiah Zaini and Mohamad Shah Ismail — will also begin their preliminary rounds at the same 9.30am session, looking to make a strong impression.

As Malaysia look to continue building momentum in Pathum Thani, the squad remains firmly on track in pursuit of the four-medal mission, with two medals secured and several events still to unfold.

Veteran Nuzul Azwan Opens Malaysia’s SEA Games Campaign with Shooting Bronze

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:18:31 GMT

Veteran Nuzul Azwan Opens Malaysia’s SEA Games Campaign with Shooting Bronze

National pétanque stalwart Nuzul Azwan Ahmad Temizi delivered Malaysia’s first medal of the Thailand SEA Games, securing a well-earned bronze in the men’s shooting event today at Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University.

The experienced 37-year-old, more fondly known as Wan, continued his consistent track record on the regional stage after edging his way into the semi-finals.

Azwan advanced to the semi-finals and settled for joint-third after a narrow 38–37 battle against Indonesia’s Satria Topan. The podium finish marks Nuzul’s third SEA Games medal in the shooting discipline following his silver in Laos 2009 and bronze in Singapore 2015, and his sixth overall SEA Games medal – reinforcing his status as one of Malaysia’s most reliable and decorated pétanque athletes.

Azwan shared that the performance gives him valuable takeaways heading into the remaining events.

“I was leading earlier but couldn’t take advantage of the final discipline,” he said.

“Still, this gives me important lessons to stay mentally strong in crucial situations. I hope this medal gives a boost to my teammates as we look forward to the coming events.”

Malaysia turned in a spirited effort across the four individual categories, with valuable exposure gained by Hafizuddin Mat Daud in men's singles, Nur Durratul Iffah Yazit in women's singles, and Nur Iman Aina Ahmad Sabti in women's shooting Malaysia remain well positioned in the overall medal hunt, with several strong medal opportunities still ahead in the men’s, women’s and mixed doubles, scheduled to begin with preliminary rounds tomorrow.

Malaysia are set to field three pairings across the doubles discipline tomorrow, with Muhammad Helmi Mat Daud–Ahmad Safuan Ibrahim lining up in the men’s doubles, Ayzek Hakimi Safingan–Sharifah Afiqah Farzana Syed Ali combining in the mixed doubles, and the women’s charge led by Nur Alya Farzana Rushazlir Effendy–Siti Noor Ellyshatul Balqish Suhaimi.

All three events start at 9.30am.

The Malaysian Boules Sports Federation (MBSF) have targeted a positive outing in Thailand and expressed confidence in the national squad’s preparation and unity.

Malaysia target strong opening as petanque action begins in Pathum Thani

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:16:54 GMT

Malaysia’s national petanque squad are in buoyant mood and determined to make a fast start when the 33rd Thailand SEA Games begin at Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University in Pathum Thani on Wednesday.

The first day will see four gold medals contested — men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s shooting and women’s shooting — with Malaysia expected to be in the medal picture across all four events.

Seasoned campaigners Hafizuddin Mat Daud and Nuzul Azwan Ahmad Temizi will spearhead the challenge in the men’s singles and men’s shooting respectively.

Hafizuddin, a two-time SEA Games men's singles champion, will attempt to extend Malaysia’s remarkable winning streak in the event — a title the country has not surrendered since he first claimed it in Singapore 2015.

National Petanque Squad Departs for 33rd SEA Games in Thailand

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:55 GMT

Our national petanque heroes have just departed from KLIA, heading to Thailand for the 33rd SEA Games 2025!

The Malaysian national petanque contingent has departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) en route to Thailand for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

The contingent is set to participate in the regional biennial event, with the Official Opening Ceremony scheduled for 9 December 2025 . The petanque competition is slated to commence the following day, 10 December 2025 .

The team carries the hopes of the nation as they prepare to compete for medals against the region's best. We wish our athletes the very best of luck and success.

Website Launching and Sea Games Thailand Jalur Gemilang Handover

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:36:16 GMT

MBSF Launches Official Website to Strengthen Governance and Grow Boules Sports Nationwide

Mr BC Cheah, Acting President of MBSF delivers his welcoming speech.

KUALA LUMPUR, 1 Dec:

The Malaysian Boules Sport Federation (MBSF) today launched its official website, marking a major step towards modernising the governance, visibility and development of Boules sports in the country.

The platform serves as a centralised hub for national team information, athlete profiles, events and results, umpire certification pathways, affiliate listings and community updates — strengthening MBSF’s role as the national governing body for all Boules disciplines in Malaysia, including Bocce, Lyonnaise and Pétanque.

Acting President Cheah Ban Cheng said the launch reflects the federation’s commitment to transparency, strengthened communication and long-term development.

“Boules has grown steadily in Malaysia, and this platform allows us to better showcase our athletes, share verified information, and support the next generation of players and officials,” he said.

“It represents our commitment to professionalism, accessibility and raising the overall standard of the sport.”

The event was officiated by Guest of Honour, Datuk Mohd Nasir Ali, Secretary General of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM), together with Tan Sri Mohamad Noor Abdul Rahim, Chairman of MBSF and President of the Asian Boules Sport Confederation.

The launch was held in conjunction with the flag-handover ceremony for the national petanque squad heading to the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand next month .

Malaysia will be represented by a 24-strong contingent — 12 men and 12 women — making it one of the largest squads the federation has assembled for the Games. It is a seasoned lineup, with 13 athletes having already won at least one medal at the Games. The men’s team includes three of Malaysia’s most decorated petanque players — Saiful Bahri Musmin, Muhamad Hafizuddin Mat Daud and Syed Akmal Fikri Syed Ali — the trio responsible for all five of Malaysia’s SEA Games gold medals to date. Cheah said the squad carries strong momentum into Thailand.

“This is a proven and balanced team with a solid mix of experience and emerging talent. We are confident they will rise to the occasion,” he said.

Malaysia will aim to extend its gold-medal streak, having secured at least one gold in four of the last five SEA Games editions. Beyond competition, Cheah emphasised that the website also supports MBSF’s long-term agenda — including athlete development pathways, umpire education, affiliate support and increased community participation. “Accessibility to information is crucial for the sport to grow. This website is part of our long-term strategy to build a stronger Boules ecosystem nationwide,” he said.

The new MBSF website will serve as the federation’s main digital platform for updates, announcements, results, education resources and grassroots engagement.

Members of the public can access it at www.mbsf.my .

Malaysia's Petanque Squad Builds Momentum for SEA Games

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:04:44 GMT

Malaysia's Petanque Squad Builds Momentum for SEA Games with Strong Asian Championship Haul

The national petanque team delivered a promising performance at the Asian Petanque Championships, concluding last Sunday with a haul of three silver and three bronze medals, solidifying their prospects for the upcoming SEA Games in Thailand.

This successful campaign on home turf at Arena Petanque Kuala Lumpur underscores the team's consistent form. It continues a proud national tradition; since petanque's introduction at the 2003 Hanoi Games, Malaysia has never failed to medal, securing gold in four of the past five editions.

While a gold medal was elusive this time, the results affirm the team's competitive readiness.

This builds on a strong run of international form, including a men's singles bronze at the World Championships in Rome and the Nation Cup title at the Women's World Championships in France. The momentum extends to the youth level, with a mixed doubles bronze won at last month's World Junior Championships in Spain.

Head coach Nasir Noor praised the squad's remarkable commitment, as most players juggle full-time careers with elite training. "Many of our players hold regular jobs, so finding time to train isn't easy," Nasir said. "But they've shown tremendous discipline and professionalism to keep our SEA Games preparations on track."

He highlighted Nur Iman Aina Ahmad Sabti's unexpected silver in precision shooting as a testament to the team's depth. "We were considered underdogs in that event," he admitted. "Results like Aina's show the determination within this team. We'll keep improving to close the gap on Thailand and Vietnam."

The championship also revealed exciting new talent. Emerging players like Muqri Arif Sapiny, Idham Shahrulzahari, and Khairul Amirul Zamrul Hisyam, who took bronze in the men's triples, proved they can deliver under pressure. A junior team also secured silver in the mixed triples, highlighting a robust pipeline beyond established stars.

Veteran player-coach Nuzul Azwan, who won a precision-shooting bronze and is set for his eighth SEA Games, echoed the sentiment of a narrowing gap with regional powerhouses. "The gap isn't huge," Azwan stated. "We just need more exposure and belief."

Malaysia settle for silver at Asian Petanque Championships

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:02:53 GMT

Malaysia's junior mixed triples team fell just short of gold at the 6th Asian Petanque Championships today.

Muhammad Aidil Zakri Junaidi in action during the final at Arena Petanque Kuala Lumpur. - BERNAMA PIC

The home side lost 13-2 to Thailand A in the final at Arena Petanque Kuala Lumpur. Thailand, led by world junior mixed-precision-shooting champions Suekham Pannada and Aramrod Saharat, proved simply too strong.

Malaysia — featuring Muhammad Aidil Zakri Junaidi, Muhammad Arsyad Muhammad Tajuddin, Siti Noor Ellyshatul Balqish Suhaimi and Nur Erissya Najwa Helmey — made a bright start. They held Thailand 1-1 after two ends before the visitors surged 6-1 ahead and never looked back.

Despite the defeat, the young Malaysians could take pride in their silver-medal achievement on home soil. " We gave our best, but things just didn't go our way today, " said Arsyad. " We tried to play longer throws but couldn't quite execute as planned, and the Thais were simply outstanding — their shooting was very accurate . Our pointing still needs improvement — the control, the spin, the lift — but overall we're happy to have made it this far. It's our first Asian Championships together, and reaching the final is already a big achievement. Of course, there's some disappointment because we were one step away from gold. But this experience has motivated us to keep improving and come back stronger ."

Coach Muhd Nuzul Azwan Ahmad Temizi lauded his players' composure and fight despite limited time to prepare. " This junior team was only formed in July, and we had about several months to prepare — most of it through online training," said Nuzul. The players have solid foundations through the SUKMA programme with their respective states, but they lack international exposure compared to Thailand, who came with two world junior champions. Considering the circumstances, our players did exceptionally well. This silver shows Malaysia's junior programme is on the right track. "

Earlier, Malaysia's men's and women's triples teams each claimed bronze after losing their semi-finals to experienced Cambodian sides.

The men's squad comprised Mohd Muqri Arif Mohd Sapiny, Khairul Amirul Zamrul Hisyam, Muhd Idham Shahrulzahari and Nuzul Azwan.

The women's line-up featured Sharifah Aqilah Farhana Syed Ali, Nur Thahira Tasnim Abdul Aziz, Siti Asiah Zaini and Nur Iman Aina Ahmad Sabti.

Malaysia had earlier celebrated a solid start when Nur Iman Aina, Muhd Harith Muhaimin Hafaizul and Nuzul Azwan bagged two silvers and a bronze in precision shooting.

Overall, Malaysia wrapped up their home campaign with three silvers and three bronzes — a promising sign ahead of next month's SEA Games in Thailand.

Malaysia finished fourth in the final medal standings behind Thailand (3–0–3), Cambodia (2–1–0) and Indonesia (1–0–1).

source: https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2025/11/1311992/malaysia-settle-silver-asian-petanque-championships

Malaysia set to host 2026 Petanque World Championships for the first time

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:32:24 GMT

World federation offers Malaysia the hosting rights, with plans to align the event with Visit Malaysia Year 2026

Malaysia is poised to make history with a potential debut as host of the 2026 Petanque World Championships, a move that could elevate the nation’s profile in the global boules arena.

Malaysian Boules Sports Federation (MBSF) acting president Cheah Ban Cheng said the World Petanque and Bowls Federation (WPBF) has offered Malaysia the hosting rights, tentatively set for late September next year. “It’s an incredible honour as Malaysia has never hosted a World Championship before,” Cheah said in a statement today.

“The World Championships bring together the best teams from five continents, based on world rankings from the previous edition. For Asia, only six countries qualify, so it’s truly the sport’s elite level.”

Cheah said discussions with the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) are underway to finalise the decision, noting that Malaysia’s existing facilities — particularly the Arena Petanque Kuala Lumpur — place the country in a strong position to host.

“We already have the infrastructure and are ready anytime. Having such a facility right in the heart of the capital city is something few countries can boast,” he said, crediting Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for its support in developing the arena.

He added that hosting the championship would coincide neatly with Visit Malaysia Year 2026, providing an opportunity to showcase the nation’s sporting and tourism strengths.

The estimated hosting cost is around RM1.3 million, covering accommodation and meals for all participating teams.

Meanwhile, WPBF president Claude Azema voiced full confidence in Malaysia’s capability to deliver a world-class event.

“I came here to see whether Malaysia is capable of hosting a World Championship, and I’m confident it is,” he said.

“Malaysia has proven its ability through the SEA Games and other major events, and this is an excellent venue for a world-level tournament.” — November 6, 2025

Malaysia's Junior Team in mixed triple finals

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:22:36 GMT

Malaysia's Junior Team qualified into mixed triple finals at the 6th Asia Petanque Championship 2025 held from 5th - 10th November 2025 at Arena Petanque Kuala Lumpur.

Proud moment: (from left) Mohd Aidil Zakri Junaidi, Mohd Arsyad Mohd Tajuddin, coach Mohd Nuzul Azwan Ahmad Temizi, reserve Nur Erissya Najwa Helmey and Siti Noor Ellyshatul Balqish Suhaimi posing for a photograph.

source: https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/others/2025/11/09/juniorpetanqueteam-reach-mixed-triples-final-of-asian-cships

6th Asian Petanque Championship 2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:49:41 GMT

Malaysian Boules Sports Federation is honoured to host the 6th Asian Petanque Championship 2025

Malaysia will once again take centre stage in the regional petanque scene as it plays host to the Asian Petanque Championships at the Arena Petanque Kuala Lumpur from Nov 6-9.

The four-day championship will feature 141 participants from 15 countries as they compete in two events – precision shooting and triples – across men’s, women’s, and junior categories.

Among the participating nations, eight will be using the meet as a key warm-up for the Thailand SEA Games next month, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Brunei.

It will be the third time Malaysia has been entrusted to stage the continental meet, following the 2018 and 2023 editions.

Malaysian Boules Sports Federation acting president Cheah Ban Cheng said it was a great honour for Malaysia to once again be given the trust to host the important tournament.

“The strong participation from across Asia, especially the SEA Games nations, will make this edition particularly exciting,” said Ban Cheng.

Leading the men’s contingent is Mohd Hafizuddin Mat Daud, who captured the bronze medal in the men’s singles at the World Championships in Rome in September.

On the women’s front, the trio of Nur Thahira Tasnim Abdul Aziz, Jasnina Jasmine Johan Johnson, and Nur Durratul Sahira Yazit will be ones to watch, having impressed with a strong showing at the Women’s Triplet World Championships in Douaisis, France, last month.