Thu, 25 Apr 2024
Login

HEADLINES :


Home / Sports News

92 teams taking part in Petangue meet
Published on: Sunday, January 08, 2017
Text Size:

Kota Kinabalu: A total of 92 teams took part in the Politeknik Kota Kinabalu Petanque Mixed Doubles Sabah Open 2017 Championship which started at the Polytechnic's own Petanque arena on Saturday.Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan in his opening speech read by Sabah Sports Board Chairman Datuk Louis Rampas praised the polytechnic for their initiative in organising the inaugural tournament.

He said their efforts will help to unearth more talents to groom for state and international duties in the future and at the same time to produce youth with a competitive and strong mental attitude.

Apart from local entries, the two-day competition also attracted participants from Sarawak, Peninsula and Brunei.

Also present at the opening ceremony were deputy academic director from the Polytechnic Dullah Muluk, Sabah Petanque Association President Hj Noorzain Hj Tawi.




Related News
14 Apr 2024
Rare undefeated football teams

9 Apr 2024
Five Bruneians confirmed for Labuan meet

12 Mar 2024
40 youngsters take part in tournament

12 Mar 2024
More teams expected next year

6 Mar 2024
80 take part in PBBS golf tournament

14 Feb 2024
Alonso says he’s ‘attractive’ to other teams

5 Feb 2024
31 teams compete in Street Soccer Challenge

2 Feb 2024
Sasa’s swimmers clinch 15 golds at Selangor meet


ADVERTISEMENT




Branded Articles
Three Sabah start-ups get honours
The All New Touareg R-Line
30% Units Sold During Launch of Kayana Heights by KTI Landmark Berhad
Legoland School Challenge: RM10,000 up for grabs
Taylor’s University Leads Future-ready Workforce with Industry-Focused Pharmaceutical Science Programme

Top Stories Today
Quarantine agency says parasitic worms detected in canned sardines imported from China
Customs foils RM1.9bil beer smuggling attempt at Sepanggar Port
Kibing – China’s top investment in Sabah
Papar motorcyclist takes roadside break during rain. SUV then rams and kills him.
UM shouldn't be space for Zionist propaganda, students say after pro-Israel academic's invite
Sports Top Stories
Jetama becomes Sabah FC’s official main sponsor
Junior Rhinos boss proud of fighting spirit
Future looks bleak after Harimau Muda’s poor performance
Tze Yong dropped, Hon Jian takes over in Thomas Cup
Liverpool crash out of Europa League

Follow Us  

Daily Express Online


Follow us on             

Daily Express TV  
close
Try 1 month for RM 18.00
Already a subscriber? Login here
open

Try 1 month for RM 18.00

Already a subscriber? Login here