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37:30

Three In A Row for SRG.OG

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2025/06/20

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

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32:04

Go-Karting - Racing In Its Purest Form

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2025/06/13

“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

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38:19

Tennis in Malaysia - Still Acing, Despite Various...

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2025/06/06

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

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28:08

How Athletes Train - Track Cycling & Powerlifting

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2025/05/30

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 /

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38:46

Ain’t No Obstacle Hard Enough

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2025/05/23

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

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37:44

Powerlifting - Chasing PRs Judiciously

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2025/05/16

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

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33:44

Elevating The All Whites From The Ground Up

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2025/05/02

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

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48:58

The Brain and Brawn Behind Malaysian Cycling

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2025/04/25

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

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34:25

Local Badminton Round-Up #1

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2025/04/18

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,

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36:24

Forever Pedalling, With Safety A Priority

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2025/04/11

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

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31:50

Jazeman Jaafar - Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon

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2025/04/04

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.

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43:15

Unpacking Cklamovski’s First Game

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2025/03/28

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

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40:08

Aaliyah Yoong - Riding The Waves To New Heights

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2025/03/21

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

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38:11

New Scoring System To Shake Things Up in Badminton?

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2025/03/14

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

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29:55

The Rise of Our Pocket Rocketwoman

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2025/03/07

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

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29:12

New Era, New Stripes: Can Harimau Malaya Turn The Tide?

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2025/01/21

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,

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23:44

Sports, Streams & Big Money Dreams

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2025/01/14

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

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31:39

Life In The Fast Lane

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2025/01/07

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

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46:13

2024: Year in Review

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2024/12/17

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 revisitSivasangari 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

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36:25

Ep11: World Chase Tag, That's A Sport?

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2024/12/03

In this episode of That's A Sport, weshine 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

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