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Silambam Confirmed For SUKMA

Aug 14, 2025

The traditional martial art Silambam is officially in the list of events for next year's SUKMA Games in Selangor, following a review.  

This was confirmed by the Youth and Sports Minister, who said it will join Muaythai and Petanque as optional sports.  

Silambam's was initially left out of the event, which led to complaints from certain quarters.  

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PSG boss Luis Enrique is delighted with his new goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, following this morning's UEFA Super Cup win against Tottenham.  

Enrique reminded that Chevalier only joined them at the weekend, and will improve further once he knows his new teammates better.  

He also praised Chevalier's mental strength, as he was thurst into the spotlight amid the club's contract dispute with Gianluigi Donnarumma.  

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Despite the defeat, Tottenham boss Thomas Frank says his team proved they can hold their own against the best teams in the world.  

Spurs conceded two late goals to end the match level at 2-2 at the end of regulation time, and went on to lose 4-3 on penalties  

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And Chelsea's bid to sign Man United's Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly stalled, due to a dispute over the player's price tag.  

United are asking for £50 million for the winger, but the Blues are only willing to pay £30 million. 

Meanwhile, reports say that Chelsea's players have agreed to donate a portion of their Club World Cup bonus to the families of Diogo Jota and his brother, who were killed in a car accident recently.  

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