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  • 8 Blackball Super Cup Challenge 2024: The Battle for Baize Glory Begins!

    Brace yourselves for a thrilling spectacle as 210 cue wizards prepare to ignite the green baize in the eagerly awaited 8 Blackball Super Cup Challenge 2024, set to explode into action on May 16, 2024. With a colossal prize purse of RM55,000 at stake, the tension is palpable!

    An eclectic mix of talents, including a formidable all-women’s team, are gearing up for a showdown that will mesmerize fans for a staggering 120 days. These players, representing a variety of associations, clubs, and pubs across the Klang Valley, are hungry for victory and ready to showcase their prowess.

    Kelab Sukan SAM (KSS) Sports and Events Management, the masterminds behind this four-month extravaganza, aim to provide a vibrant stage for cueists to exhibit and refine their skills. Mr. Sam Sathishkumar, Partner/Head of Operations, declared, “Our mission is to create opportunities and competitive pathways for players to discover and develop talents for Malaysia.”

    Sam also addressed the common misperceptions surrounding cue sports, saying, “We’re here to debunk the myths about snooker, pool, and billiards. By offering a generous prize pool and creating a nurturing environment, we’re elevating 8 Blackball and celebrating the incredible talent in our midst.”

    The tournament has seen a surge in participation, with numbers swelling from 160 in 2023 to over 200 this year. In response, the organizers have upped the prize money from RM38,000 to a staggering RM55,000.

    This year’s event is sanctioned by the Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation (MSBF), the governing body for billiard sports in Malaysia. President Mr. Melvin Chia expressed his delight at the organizer’s commitment to seeking proper support and endorsement, ensuring a top-tier event with official recognition.

    Melvin highlighted the appeal of BlackBall, stating, “It’s fast, simple, and exciting, making it a hit among casual players. With this tournament’s format and attractive prizes, we’re raising the bar and attracting a broader audience. Our goal is to see BlackBall featured in major multi-sport events like the SEA Games and Asian Games.”

    The tournament is not just a platform for competition but also a melting pot for Malaysians from all walks of life, bringing together individuals from diverse racial and religious backgrounds.

    The battle begins with 26 teams divided into four groups for a round-robin face-off, complete with home and away matches. The cream of the crop will advance to Division 1, while the rest will compete in Division 2 for their share of the prize money. The tournament will culminate in a double elimination and knockout format, leading to the grand finals.

    To spice things up, the organizers have introduced men’s and women’s singles open categories, offering additional prize purses of RM15,000 and RM7,000, respectively.

    Mr. Sam extended his gratitude to the sponsors—Donnis Sports Sunway, The Lakeview Club Subang Jaya, Backyard Pub & Grill, A Bar Above, and Where Else Sunway—for their crucial role in making this tournament a reality.

    As the countdown to the tournament begins, cue sports enthusiasts and casual fans alike are urged to mark their calendars for a show that promises to be a riveting display of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship. The stage is set for an unforgettable clash on the green baize!

  • Malaysia Juara Local Speed Parkour Asian Tour di AEON Mall Shah Alam pada 15 Ogos 2023

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    Pada 15 Ogos 2023, pertandingan parkour telah diadakan di AEON Mall Shah Alam Seksyen 13 dengan mengadakan Parkour Asian Tour di aras legar bawah beli-belah Aeon Mall. Perserta dari Malaysia, Muhammad Naqib Abu Bakar telah menjadi Juara dalam Pertandingan Local Speed, dituruti oleh perserta dari seberang (Singapura), Koh Chen Pin dan tempat ketiga diunggul oleh Muhammad Faiz Saifulrahman dari Malaysia.

    Bagi pihak Local, ia diwakili oleh Muhammad Naqib Abu Bakar dan Muhammad Faiz Saifulrahman dari Malaysia, Koh Chen Pin serta Gwen dari Singapura manakala Wakil Antarabangsa pula diwakili oleh Stephanie Zitis dari Australia, Caryl Cordt Moeller dari Switzerland dan Javier Rodriguez dari Mexico.

    Antara wajah yang turut memeriahkan acara ini adalah Timbalan Menteri Kementerian Belia dan Sukan, Y.Bhg Adam Ali, yang menyemarakkan suasana dengan semangat dan sokongan beliau terhadap sukan. Sama-sama menghiasi jemputan istimewa adalah Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Persekutuan Gimnastik Antarabangsa(FIG) yang tidak lain adalah Morinari Watanabe, serta Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Persekutuan Gimnastik Malaysia, Dato Tan Gin Soon. Kehadiran mereka memberikan capaian global kepada acara ini, menggambarkan betapa pentingnya parkour dalam arena sukan dunia.

    Namun, pesona semakin meluas dengan sentuhan keanggunan dari Setiausaha Pertama Konsulat Jepun Malaysia, Daisuke Takakashi, yang mewakili hubungan antara dua negara dan menggambarkan sokongan diplomatic kepada acara ini. Juga turut hadir adalah Timbalan Pengarah Urusan AEON Malaysia, Naoya Okada, yang membuktikan komitment AEON dalam mempromosikan gaya hidup sihat dan menyokong acara-acara sukan yang inovatif. Tidak terkecuali adalah kehadiran atlet-atlet parkour dari Jerman, Jepun, serta Filipina yang menyumbangkan elemen pelbagai budaya dan prestasi dalam acara ini.

    Pertandingan ini mempertontonkan peserta-peserta yang penuh ketangkasan mengatasi halangan-halangan di kawasan pertandingan. Mereka berlari, meloncat, dan melakukan gerakan melambung (flip) dengan mahir, tanpa bergantung kepada peralatan, dalam masa terhad 45 minit. Kemenangan jatuh kepada wakil antarabangsa yang menakluki halangan-halangan dengan cepat dan penuh cekap.

    Selepas pertandingan ini, AEON Mall akan berusaha untuk mempromosikan lagi sukan parkour di pusat beli-belah AEON seluruh negeri dalam usaha mereka memperkenalkan gaya hidup sihat kepada komuniti-komuniti persekitaran. Tambahan pula, parkour adalah sukan yang melibatkan pergerakan melalui halangan-halangan fizikal dengan kreatif dan efisien, dan ia tidak hanya baik untuk kesihatan fizikal malah ia juga mempunyai manfaat lain yang berharga.