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BWF recently announced some sweeping changes to their tournaments, set to take effect in 2027. Among the changes is the addition of another Super 1000 tournament, with the Denmark Open joining the Malaysia Open, All England Open, China Open, and Indonesia Open. Team events - the Thomas Cup, Uber Cup, and Sudirman Cup - will also see an expansion, growing from 16 to 24 participating teams. A group-stage phase will also be introduced before the knockout rounds. How will these changes, and others, affect the badminton world? Kirubashini Rasalingam, a sports journalist from The Star, joins us to unpack the announcements and share her thoughts.Image Credit: farzand01 / Shutterstock.com

Retired bowler Esther Cheah joins us again on the show to talk about her fitness routine during her bowling days. She shares her training routine, balancing work in the gym and on the bowling lanes, as well as what her fitness routine will look like now that she's retired.Image Credit: Aiman Khair / Shutterstock.com

After more than 20 years on the bowling lanes, Esther Cheah has recently decided to call it a day, retiring with numerous accolades safely tucked under her belt. Despite already achieving so much, it was not an easy decision to make as she passes her mantle to the younger generation of bowlers in the country. She joins us in the studio to candidly talk about her decision to retire and look back at a career filled with many successful moments - from becoming Malaysia's first Singles World Champion during her debut year in 2005 to winning gold for the country across many different tournaments.Image Credit: Esther Cheah

A comment by our shuttler, Aaron Chia, about having to play the Malaysia Open, a Super 1000 tournament, just two weeks after the previous year's final tournament has sparked a larger conversation about the BWF's tournament schedule and how packed it is. Sports Editor at the New Straits Times, Ajitpal Singh, who wrote an article on this issue, joins us on the show to discuss the topic.Before we get to that, sports writer T. Avineshwaran joins us to share his thoughts on the FAM Exco mass resignation.Image Credit: tewpai dechpitak / Shutterstock.com

Mirabel Ting has gone through a lot in her short career as a golfer so far, and yet that has not stopped her from reaching greater heights at every turn. Despite losing her dad unexpectedly, she turned pro earlier than expected, after performing exceptionally well at the amateur level, winning the prestigious Annika Award along the way. She joins us on the show to share her journey in golf so far and how she overcomes her personal struggles to become one of the most promising golfers Malaysia has ever produced.Image Credit: Maybank Championship

It was a case of “so near, and yet so far” again for our shuttlers, as Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik came so close to ending our barren spell at the recent Malaysia Open. They fought valiantly, but didn't manage to stop the reigning world champions from South Korea, Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae. Aaron and Wooi Yik aside, our other shuttlers once again flattered to deceive, with Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah another surprise underperformers. We review the Malaysia Open 2026, and since it's the beginning of the year, we take this chance to also reflect on how our shuttlers did throughout 2025.Image Credit: noprati somchit / Shutterstock.com

2025 was the year of pickleball, a relatively new sport that's a hybrid of tennis and ping pong, played at a less intense pace than other racquet sports. Pickleball has enjoyed tremendous growth in popularity, with people from all walks of life picking up the paddle to not only have fun, but also socialize with friends, family, and strangers. With pickleball courts now THE place to be for active people, will we see a slowdown soon? Andrew Lee, co-founder of Pickle361, joins us on the show to chart the growth of pickleball here in Malaysia and whether it's here to stay.Image Credit: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com

Hockey is a sport that has a strong foundation and roots in Malaysia, with the Speedy Tigers remaining relatively competitive on the global stage. And yet, despite the sport still being played at the grassroots level in schools, hockey might be facing problems that threaten its future existence in the country. A lack of high-quality next-generation players succeeding our current aging star players is among the challenges we're currently facing. We speak to Aftar Singh, sports journalist from the New Straits Times, to learn more about hockey in Malaysia and where we are at the moment.Image Credit: Perak Hockey Association

Malaysia will be sending its biggest contingent to the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand this month. 1,142 athletes will be representing Malaysia in 50 sports, hoping to better our record at the previous SEA Games, when we finished 7th overall and were unable to meet our gold target. Now, with the target set at 200 medals of any colour - gold, silver, or bronze, can our athletes get us back on track? Sports editor at the New Straits Times, Ajitpal Singh joins us on the show to preview the SEA Games, from a Malaysian perspective.Image Credit: Friko Keiro / Shutterstock.com

The technical director of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation, John Beasley joins us again on Bar None ahead of the SEA Games to discuss how our athletes are preparing for the competition. He also talks about the differences between track cycling and road cycling and why mental preparation is as important, if not more important than physical preparation when athletes head to major competitions.Image Credit: emran / Shutterstock.com

Referees are not technically athletes, but as the people responsible for managing football matches, they need to be fit too. So, what's their fitness routine like? Retired Malaysian referee Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh joins us one last time to share how he trained as a referee and kept himself fit amidst his busy schedule.Image Credit: Dmitriy Prayzel / Shutterstock.com

Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh, a retired Malaysian referee who's now working as a technical instructor with FIFA and others, joins us again for the second half of our chat. He lifts the lid on his trade as a referee, including managing players with big personalities, as well as his thoughts on VAR and whether it's a good addition to the beautiful game.Image Credit: Mikolaj Barbanell / Shutterstock.com

Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh, a former Malaysian referee who, at one point, represented the country as a fourth official at the 2010 World Cup, joins the show to talk about the path he took to become a referee and the nuances of being the man with the whistle—from learning about the tactical side of the game to better manage it, to the cultural differences that need to be taken into account when officiating matches.This is the first part of our chat with Subkhiddin. Tune in next episode to hear how he manages players with big personalities, as well as his thoughts on VAR.Image Credit: Igor Link / Shutterstock.com

We've shone the spotlight on sport climbing from a recreational point of view recently, and in this episode, we're going to look at it from a more competitive angle. Joining us in this episode is Safwan Zainal, the head coach of the national team. He'll discuss our national athletes and where Malaysia stands in the sport, while lifting the curtain on what it's like to coach at that level and what he focuses on.Image Credit: Master1305 / Shutterstock.com

In conjunction with the upcoming MotoGP at Sepang this weekend, we take a look at the world of two-wheel racing here in Malaysia, from the grassroots community all the way to the top. How big is the fanbase, and what makes them so passionate about the sport, from the Malaysian Cub Prix all the way to MotoGP? Where are we in terms of producing new riders who can compete at the highest level? Joining us to unpack this is Adian Yein, Principal of MSF Racing.Image Credit: Hafiz Johari / Shutterstock.com

Budget 2026's allocation for sports saw an increase of more than 150%, with the government putting aside RM580 million. Part of the allocation will be for our elite athletes, as well as our para and deaf sportspeople; some of the funds will be used for preparations ahead of Malaysia hosting the SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games in 2027, while the remainder will be used to improve and refurbish our sporting facilities across the country. Ajitpal Singh, Sports Editor at the New Straits Times, joins us to unpack this year's budget and share his thoughts on whether it's sufficient.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance LifeImage Credit: Fadhli Adnan / Shutterstock.com

Our periodic “How Athletes Train” episode returns, featuring representatives from the world of sport climbing and skateboarding. Safwan Zainal, national coach of Malaysia's sport climbing team joins us to share how he trains his athletes, and the kinds of routines they go through. Later on the show, we also hear from skateboarding coach Joseph Romey Dures on how he personally trains to support his passion.In our news segment, we speak to sports journalist from The Star, T. Avineshwaran to hear his thoughts on the football scandal involving FAM that's currently rocking the nation.Image Credit: Pavel Danilyuk & Brett Sayles / Pexels.com

Despite its "extreme" and athletic nature, skateboarding is seen more as a subculture, especially with the kind of symbiotic influence it has on various urban lifestyle elements. But because it's still a sport, there are skaters out there who pursue the sport for what it is. In this episode of Bar None, we look at how far skateboarding as a sporting endeavour has grown here in the country and the kind of work that's being done to formalise the sport as we look to compete on a regional and global level. Image Credit: Paman Aheri / Shutterstock.com

Rock climbing has been around for quite a while, but it has now enjoyed a resurgence in popularity among urban dwellers, especially for people looking to challenge themselves not only physically, but mentally as well. What's the appeal of the sport that makes it exciting and challenging on various fronts? Founder of BHub Bouldering, Jeremy Ho joins us to trace his own journey and relationship with bouldering that led him from casually climbing to opening his own gym.Image Credit: BHub Bouldering

This episode of Bar None features two dedicated athletes sharing their training insights. Professional golfer Genevieve Ling discusses her training routine and areas of focus, while Ewegene Tan, Race Director of the Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB, explains how he trains as a trail running athlete and offers tips for runners looking to explore nature and start trail running.Image Credit: Kampus Production & RUN 4 FFWPU / pexels.com

Trail running might not have the same popularity as road running or track and field, but the different challenges that it provides do appeal to a niche group looking for a different kind of exhilaration. What is the trail running scene like, especially in a biodiverse country like Malaysia, with varied trails across the nation? Trail runner and race director Ewegene Tan joins us to share what the Malaysian scene is like, ahead of the upcoming Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB at the end of September.Image Credit: Ewegene Tan

Legendary American soccer player, World Cup winner and Olympic medallist Brandi Chastain is known for her iconic celebration after scoring the winning penalty that led to the USA lifting their second World Cup in 1999. But her contributions to the women's game go far deeper than that. Brandi, and her former teammate, Maren McCrary, join the show on the back of their visit to Malaysia recently, to talk about what the women's game was like back then, and how much it has grown, not only in America, but across the world. They also share what it's like for women's soccer to not only compete with other sports in America, but also learn from them. Image Credit: @SvSabahRepresent_ (Instagram) & U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur

Lauren Hoh Ruyi has tasted different facets of life as an athlete at such a young age. She started her journey as a footballer playing with the boys' team, before leaving Malaysia to study in Thailand and hone her football skills there. Now, she's in the US, taking the next step in her fledgling football career. She joins us on the show to share what it's been like so far, and chart the progress that Malaysia has made in uplifting the women's game. Image Credit: flashsukan.com.my

Tower running champion Soh Wai Ching joins us again in this episode to talk about his training routine. He breaks it all down for us, including his nutrition and how he mixes things up. He also gives some pointers for beginners looking to start tower running. T. Avineshwaran, Sports Journalist from The Star also joins us for a quick preview of the new season of the Malaysian Super League. Image Credit: Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com

For tower running champion Soh Wai Ching, the climb to the top is more than just about beating his nearest competitors. It's about being the best version of himself. Despite already accomplishing a lot since he first started in 2017, there's still more to be done. He joins us on the show after breaking a few more personal records and another world record as well (“Farthest Simulated Distance Climbed On A Stair Machine in One Hour” - pending confirmation from Guinness World Records) to share the story of his latest triumph, as well as how he kept the momentum going despite losing a bit of motivation at one point. Image Credit: Soh Wai Ching

Fitness racing and fitness games are becoming more popular lately, and while Hyrox is the rage among the fitness community globally, Malaysia has its own alternative in the form of Redline Fitness Games. What is it exactly, and how does it differ from Hyrox and other fitness games out there? Jeffrey Ross, General Manager of Fresh Events Asia, the organisation responsible for creating Redline, joins us to share more about it, as well as talk about why fitness games are the go-to activities for some fitness enthusiasts these days. Image Credit: Redline Fitness Games

Ahead of the new football season, one of the things that are dominating football fans' conversations are transfers. Central to the news and rumors that we hear daily are football agents. In the European games especially, they're painted as having glamorous lives, engineering blockbuster deals for their clients all the time. But what's the reality like for a football agent here in Malaysia? Joining us to share his side of the story is Faidauz Azhar, FIFA-registered football agent with close to 20 players under him. He paints life as a football agent in Malaysia and the ins and outs of the job. Image Credit: cunaplus / Shutterstock.com

A month on from Harimau Malaya's historic win against Vietnam, sports journalist T. Avineshwaran joins us to reflect on the victory and the conversations that emerged from the match, including the team's tactical approach and composition, with many new players making their debut, as well as the fallout from the match, including claims made by rival fans. Avinesh also gives us a quick preview of the Malaysian Super League, one month before the start of the new 2025/2026 season - from teams that have left the league to the newcomers in the form of both clubs and new players. Image Credit: Supakit Wisetanuphong / Shutterstock.com

Enhanced Games is a proposed multi-sport event that allows the use of performance-enhancing substances. Despite backlash from a lot of different stakeholders, arguing that this move is extremely dangerous and highly unethical, the founder, Aron D'Souza is optimistic that the event will take place in 2026. Former CEO of National Sports Institute, Datuk Dr. Ramlan Abdul Aziz joins us on the show to argue against this proposal and to reiterate the importance of keeping sporting events clean. Photo Credit: ADragan / Shutterstock.com

SRG.OG created history earlier this week by becoming the first team to win the MPL Malaysia three times in a row, after their dominant 4-0 victory against Homebois in the Grand Final. We speak to the team's co-founder Simon Lim to learn more about their latest success, their collaboration with European esports giant, OG, and whether they're ready to defend their title at the upcoming Esports World Cup in Riyadh next month. Former professional racing driver, Weiron Tan later joins us in our Peak Performance segment to talk about his training routine, honing his racecraft and how race drivers cope with the pressure. Photo Credit: MOONTON Games

“Go-karting is racing in its purest form”. That's what Weiron Tan, founder and CEO of Evolt Karting, Malaysia's indoor electric karting center, and a former professional racing driver concluded, after sampling a bit of everything in his career. He shares what he means by that and also talks about the joy of karting, whether leisurely or professionally, and why it's still relevant and important in creating future racers, here and everywhere. Photo Source: Tima Miroshnichenko / pexels.com

Former national tennis player Adam Jaya joins us on the show to talk about what it's like to be a professional tennis player, and the challenges that he had to go through in order to be competitive in the scene. He also addresses the elephant in the room - the rising popularity of pickleball and padel and whether it'll affect tennis' long-standing legacy. In our Peak Performance segment, he walks us through his training routine back when he was competing, and shares some tips for beginners looking to start playing tennis. Photo Source: Igor Link / Shutterstock.com

In this episode of Bar None, we look at how athletes train in the field of track cycling and powerlifting. John Beasley, the technical director of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation breaks down how our track cyclists train, including the different phases and modalities they go through. Then, Kenneth Kaden Chin the deputy president of the Malaysian Association for Powerlifting shares his own routine and the kind of lifts that he does beyond his main lifts. Photo Source: Abdul Razak Latif / Shutterstock.com & Dusan Petkovic / Shutterstock.com

Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) is a sport that challenges you on all fronts and one that's pretty popular among those who seek variety in their fitness endeavor. Reality TV shows like Ninja Warrior and Sasuke have increased its visibility to a wider audience, while organisations like Spartan Race and Viper Challenge have elevated OCR's visibility and participation here. Joining us on the show to unpack the appeal of the sport is Andrew Chiu, the Secretary General of the Malaysia Obstacle Race Sports Association (MORSA). He also shares MORSA's attempt at creating a more accessible IP called Pahlawan Malaysia for the Malaysian audience, as well as how OCR is different from fitness races, despite being governed under the same association. Photo Source: hurricanehank / Shutterstock.com

Despite being an active person, Kenneth Kaden Chin has never thought to lift heavy weights competitively until he stumbled upon a powerlifting competition at a local mall. Buoyed by the positivity shown by the crowd that's very supportive to all the participants, he decided to give the sport a try. Now, he's a powerlifting champion and the deputy president of the Malaysian Association for Powerlifting. Kenneth shares his journey in the sport and talks about the powerlifting scene in Malaysia, their trajectory moving forward and how the sport is not all about setting your best personal records. Photo Source: Kenneth Kaden Chin

Cheri-Lee Atkinson, an Executive Committee member of New Zealand Football, joins Bar None to share how her country is planning to develop football, a sport that has a high participation rate among the community members, to one that can rival the All Blacks in its competitiveness and international stature. She also shares how New Zealand manages football at the grassroots level and the pathways available for young athletes to grow there. Photo Source: Photos BrianScantlebury / Shutterstock.com

John Beasley, dubbed the “Father of Malaysian Track Cycling”, is a name that's pretty synonymous with the cycling world here in Malaysia, producing talents such as Datuk Azizulhasni Awang, Fatehah Mustapa, Shah Firdaus Sahrom and Nurul Izzah Izzati. After coaching the track cycling team for 18 years, he has now moved upstairs to become the technical director of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation, tasked with the job to not only oversee other disciplines, but to also propel the Malaysian cycling scene to greater heights. He joins us to respond to the news of Datuk Azizulhasni's plan to continue cycling, as well as share what his plans are for the local cycling fraternity moving forward. Photo Source: Hafiz Johari / Shutterstock.com

It's been a busy past few weeks in the world of Malaysian badminton. Last weekend, Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik ended Malaysia's 18-year drought at the Badminton Asia Championships with a resounding win in their category. That was a sweet moment to somehow get the squad in a good mood ahead of the upcoming Sudirman Cup. But the pain the national squad suffered at the All-England and other European tournaments last month means that there is still work to be done for the team. BAM has promised shake ups, and the immediate one we saw was the splitting up of our mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, though that didn't last very long, as they are now reunited again. Sports journalist Fabian Mark Peter joins the show to help make sense of what's been happening in the local circuit these past few weeks, including speculating on the future of Pearly Tan & M. Thinaah, and many more. In our Peak Performance segment, former national cyclist Edwin Ng shares some tips on how to start cycling, and what gear and equipment you should have when starting out. Photo Source: Saif71.com / pexels.com

For Edwin Ng, growing up as the son of the former national cyclist Datuk Ng Joo Ngan is a blessing that he took full advantage of. Inspired by his dad's exploits, he started cycling with the same ambition and goals. While his career did not have the longevity that he wanted, his love for cycling remains, and these days, he continues his contributions to the cycling community via other means - from organising classes for children to learn the importance of safety, to teaching budding cyclists the right equipment to use for their rides. He joins us to share his story. Photo Source: Edwin Ng

Jazeman Jaafar, a name that's synonymous with the Malaysian racing circuit, clinched another victory recently. Jazeman and his team, 33R Harmony Racing came first at the 12 Hours of Sepang endurance race, ticking another box in a career that's been pretty fulfilling and all-encompassing, ever since he started racing at the age of 6. He joins us on the show to share what that victory meant to him, how he achieved it, and the appeal of endurance racing, compared to other disciplines.

Harimau Malaya got off to a winning start in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifier, with a comfortable 2-0 win against Nepal. New head coach Peter Cklamovski did not waste time to stamp his authority, playing with three at the back, and showcasing a playing style that's fast and energetic. Sports journalist from The Star, T. Avineshwaran joins us on the show to share his thoughts on the match, and what he made of Cklamovski's tactics, team selection, and coaching setup. Later on the show, we also discuss the latest developments in the Malaysia Super League, including the status and future of Kedah and Sri Pahang, as well as the potential fallout from the scrapping of the MFL Cup and how it'll affect clubs and their young players. Image Source: Free Malaysia Today

National water ski athlete, Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah joins Bar None on the back of her recent success at the IWWF University World Championships in New Zealand. In a dominant display, Aaliyah bagged three gold medals in women's jump, tricks, and the overall category. We catch up with Aaliyah to hear what life is like these days as both a student and an athlete and how she balances them. Malaysian racing driver, Jazeman Jaafar then joins us on our Peak Performance segment to talk about how rookie drivers cope with the pressure of performing at the highest level, and why, at the end of the day, despite all the hype, they're all human and should be viewed as such. Photo Source: Hanifah Yoong Yin Fah

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) will be experimenting with a new scoring system, moving away from the 21 points, best of 3 system to the 15 points, best of 3 system, beginning April 2025 in selected tournaments. According to them, this system will result in faster and more entertaining matches, and that, in turn, will lead to better scheduling for players. Injury concerns will also be reduced with shorter matches. But the reaction to this proposal has been mixed, with some for it and some against it. We unpack the whole scenario with sports journalist, Fabian Mark Peter.In our Peak Performance segment, we speak to Sanjay Kumar, founder of Madfoxx Training, a strength and conditioning based outfit that conducts its workout sessions outdoors! Why did they adopt this model, and what it's like to build a fitness community that enjoys working out in public? Tune in to hear his story.Photo Source: Iurii Stepanov/Shutterstock.com

National track cyclist, Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri continues her upward trajectory in her sport, with fantastic performances at the recent Asian Track Cycling Championships held in Nilai, Malaysia. She bagged four medals (two golds, one silver and one bronze), breaking national and Asian records along the way. Izzah joins us on the show to share what it's like to beat her idol at the tournament, her training regime, and how she handles the pressure of being one of Malaysia's rising stars. For fitness enthusiasts out there looking to continue their routine during this fasting month, how should you exercise safely and properly without stretching yourself thin? Consultant sports medicine physician Dr. Arvin Raj also joins us on the show to share some tips and the right way to approach fitness during this holy month. Photo Credit: ADAM VAUGHAN/EPA Images

Malaysian football is on the brink of a new chapter in 2025, with sweeping changes across key leadership roles. A new head coach, a newly appointed CEO, and an incoming president signal what feels like a complete reset for the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Leading the charge off the pitch is Rob Friend, the Canadian CEO whose expertise in football technology promises to modernize the organization. On the sidelines, Australian coach Peter Cklamovski, celebrated for his high-intensity, pressing tactics, is set to bring fresh energy to the team. Meanwhile, Nafuzi Zain takes on the vital role of U23 head coach, tasked with cultivating the nation's next generation of football talent. Equally significant is the upcoming FAM presidential election. After six years at the helm, Tan Sri Hamidin Amin is stepping down, paving the way for new leadership that could shape the future of Malaysian football for years to come. Is this the long-awaited turning point for Malaysian football, or will it be another chapter of unrealized potential?   Photo Credit: Harian Metro

No doubt, streaming platforms have revolutionized the way we consume entertainment—whether it's movies or TV series. Now, these platforms are setting their sights on live sports broadcasting, investing heavily to claim a piece of this lucrative market which always has been traditional TV's stronghold. This shift traces back to the early 2010s, when platforms like YouTube and ESPN dabbled in live streaming. However, the real game-changer came with the rise of subscription-based giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. A recent example? Netflix's landmark deal to stream World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) content for a staggering $5 billion over the next decade.So, why are streaming platforms pouring billions into live sports? Is this the natural evolution of sports broadcasting—or could it signal the death of cable and terrestrial TV as we know it?Joining us this week is resident tech guru Matt Armitage, and we're kicking off a deep dive into how streaming is reshaping the sports industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode we're joined by Malaysia's very own speed queen, Leona Chin — a trailblazing motorsports athlete and a name synonymous with adrenaline-fueled action. Late last year, Leona made waves by clinching the top spot at the 2024 China Circuit Sprint Challenge (CCSC) BMW M235i Cup, a triumph made even more special as she stood as the only female racer on the track. This hard-earned victory not only highlighted her talent but also marked a milestone in her career: her first-ever championship win in the fiercely competitive, high-octane series. Shortly after her groundbreaking victory, she also realized a lifelong dream by competing at the legendary Guia Circuit during the Macau Grand Prix — an event often dubbed the “World Cup of Motorsports.” Facing such elite contenders, Leona delivered an outstanding performance, securing an impressive 15th-place finish in the GT4 race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a momentous year in Malaysian sports nears to a close, we look back at some of the biggest sporting stories that happened this year. We revisit Sivasangari Subramaniam's historic win at the London Squash Classic that marked the first time a Malaysian had won a gold-level PSA tournament since Datuk Nicol David in 2015, the horrific attacks on footballers Faisal Halim and Akhyar Rashid that shook Malaysian football, Malaysia's bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games that drew mixed reactions and heated debates, the thrilling bronze medal matches fought by national shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Lee Zii Jia at the Paris Olympics, and the performance report card of the Malaysian contingent at the world's biggest games.Click to listen to the full podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of That's A Sport, we shine a spotlight on World Chase Tag, the first and only global league for competitive parkour tag- an exhilarating fusion of skill, strategy, and athleticism inspired by the game of cops and robbers. Drawing some of the world's best parkour athletes, the sport sees two teams battling it out in an obstacle-filled arena called The Quad in an intense game of speed and agility where athletes race against the clock with one goal in mind: Don't get caught!We speak to one of the founding members of the sport, Christian Devaux, to discover how World Chase Tag has transformed one of the oldest games in the world into the fast-paced, high-octane viral worldwide phenomenon it is today.That's A Sport is a monthly series where we look to explore and discover some lesser known sports from around the globe.Photo credit: World Chase TagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're joined by young dance-sport athlete Cherry Yeo, who recently made history as Malaysia's first champion at the World DanceSport Federation's World Cup Solo Latin. The 19 year old shares her inspiring journey as a hobbyist to competitive dancer, highlighting her recent victories in Serbia and Spain. She also breaks down the challenges she faces and her dedication to mentoring younger dancers in the future.Photo Credit: Cherry Yeo on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fast-growing global padel phenomenon has hit Malaysia in full force as the racket sport ramps up in the region. With a team headed by former national squash player Delia Arnold, team manager and Joy Divison Padel's Rajay Singh and Maurice Noone have set their sights on a Malaysian team taking the sport by storm on the world stage as it's on track to be included in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. We get a look behind the scenes into Malaysia's first competitive padel team – fresh off finishing fourth at their first outing at the inaugural Asia Pacific Padel Cup 2024 – to find out what it's taking to develop the sport locally, padel in the region, and where they hope to take the team in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.