Sting Muaythai Club members pose with tournament officials at the Kuching Waterfront.
KUCHING (April 20): The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak (TYT) Cup and Borneo Cup series have been instrumental in developing new talents and elevating the sport in the state, according to the Sarawak Muaythai Association (PMNS).
It hailed the strong response to the 10th edition of the championships, held at the Kuching Waterfront, as reflecting the growing interest in Muay Thai among local and international participants.
“Since the TYT Cup was introduced, we have produced many new talents in Muay Thai. Our fighters have gone on to represent Sarawak at the national level and even internationally,” PMNS president Jumaat Ibrahim said after the prize-giving ceremony at the Kuching Waterfront on Sunday.
Sarawak has earned a reputation as a ‘factory’ for Muay Thai talents, he said, with many athletes emerging through the annual tournament due to tournaments in the state.
On future plans, the association is considering rotating the venue of the tournamet to other divisions across the state, not only to promote Muay Thai but also to showcase Sarawak as a tourism destination.
“We are helping to put Sarawak on the world map as many people from Kuala Lumpur (for example) only know Kuching but are unfamiliar with places such as Bintulu, Miri and Sibu.
“By bringing Muay Thai events to various locations, these cities are becoming known throughout Malaysia and by the international community,” Jumaat explained.
The 2026 edition, which ran from April 16 to 19, drew 350 fighters from 31 clubs nationwide, with additional participation from Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Brunei.
Sting Muaythai Club emerged as overall champions to lift the Borneo Cup with 22 gold and 13 silver medals followed by Muaythai Kenyalang with 18 golds and 13 silvers while D’Sha Muayfit Tawau Club finished third with 18 golds and 11 silvers.
Muaythai Kenyalang Club had carried off the TYT Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Cup which was held at the Kuching Waterfront on Saturday.
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