Selection into SUKMA XIX Perak 2018

Congratulations to the KL swimmers and divers below for their selection into the bi-annual game SUKMA XIX 2018 in Perak Darul Ridzuan.

The whole games duration is from 12th to 22nd September, 2018 while the aquatic competitions are scheduled from 17th to 21st September, 2018 at Pusat Akuatik AmanJaya, Perak.

We wish Team WIPERS all the best!

See SUKMA 2018 Perak portal for more information.

Results of ASUM/NSC/MILO Junior Splash Swim Leg 1, 2018

The ASUM/NSC/MILO Junior Splash Swim Leg 1 2018 is on-going at National Aquatic Centre, Kuala Lumpur Sports City, Bukit Jalil from 11th to 13th May, 2018.

Online results can be viewed from Meet Mobile Apps and also from here.

The Star : Keith on track to break record in his pet event

KUALA LUMPUR: Keith Lim put himself in the right frame of mind to set his first national swimming record by winning the men’s 100m freestyle race in the Malaysian Open swimming championships.

The 20-year old Kuala Lumpur lad showed he is on the right track by splashing to the gold medal at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil yesterday clocking 51.01 seconds.

Hong Kong’s Jeremy Wong posted 51.24 for silver while national swimmer Chan Jie took bronze for Selangor in 51.48.

“This is not a tapered meet but I am happy with my time today. Actually, I am aiming to break the national record in the 50m freestyle on Sunday (tomorrow).

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“I hope I can set my first national record. It will be a good boost for me as I am preparing for the August Asian Games in Indonesia,” said Keith, whose personal best of 23.33 seconds is not far from the national record time of 23.17 held by Penang’s Alwyn Tan since 2015.

Fellow international Tern Jian Han also did well to claim his second gold in the meet yesterday.

Jian Han, swimming for Johor, came out tops in the men’s 100m backstroke final in 57.05 seconds.

India’s Arvid Mani took silver with 57.98 ahead of compatriot Arijus Pavlidi, who clocked 58.08 for the bronze medal.

Jian Han won the 50m backstroke event on Thursday.

Selangor also rejoiced with two golds in the bag from Ng Yi Hao and Jordan Yip.

Ng Yi Hao splashed to victory in the men’s 200m breaststroke in 2:19.02 ahead of Johor’s Wong Fu Kang, who finished in 2:20.47.

Jordan romped to gold in the men’s 400m individual medley in 4:33.09.

Kuala Lumpur’s Sebastian Soon settled for silver in 4:33.42 ahead of Johor’s Tia’a Faang Der, who finished in 4:35.28.


Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/swimming/2018/05/05/keith-on-track-to-break-record-in-his-pet-event/#WP6v5M8dhWocB0IL.99

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The NST : Swimmer Keith Lim equals his personal best in Gold Coast

GOLD COAST: Malaysia’s Keith Lim equalled his personal best in the Commonwealth Games men's 50m freestyle swimming on Monday, but it was not enough to qualify for the semi-finals at the Optus Aquatic Centre.

Keith won heat five by clocking 23.33s. However, he only finished 22nd overall, 0.92 second short of qualifying for the top-16 semi-finals.

"I equalled my personal best today... satisfied with the time as I have not swum this fast since the Sea Games last year. I could have done better or worse, so I am not complaining," said Keith.

"However, I wasn't satisfied with my 100m freestyle performance on Sunday. I need to work on my speed to improve my time."

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games - Men's 50m Freestyle - Heats - Optus Aquatic Centre - Gold Coast, Australia - April 9, 2018. Keith Lim Kit Sern (2nd R) of Malaysia prepares for the event alongside fellow competitors. — REUTERS pic

Compatriot Caroline Chan clocked 30.10s, 0.50 seconds off her national record set at the 2016 Asian Championships in Japan, in the women's 50m backstroke.

She finished 18th overall.

"I had hoped to break my national record here. I need to learn how to control my nerves and swim better," said Caroline.

Both Keith and Caroline will compete in next month's Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur which is a qualifier for the Indonesia Asian Games later this year.

The swimmers ended their campaigns commendably though they did not win medals.

Tern Jian Han and Welson Sim were the stars by reaching the finals of the 50m backstroke and 400m freestyle events.

The Star Metro : FT contingents ready to roll

MORE than 150 sports associations and related NGOs within the Federal Territories of Putrajaya, Labuan and Kuala Lumpur received financial aid which will benefit ongoing efforts to bolster athletes’ preparations for the Perak Sukma Games in September.

Loga Bala (second from right) and Razlan (right) holding up the mock cheque of RM515,000 for the sports associations and NGOs. — Photo: LOW BOON TAT/The Star

A total of RM515,000 from the Federal Territories Sports Council (MSWP) was distributed during a ceremony hosted by MSWP at the MyTown Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

The money will also be used to cover some of the costs of managing the associations and serve as an incentive to excel in their respective fields of sport.

Of the RM515,000 distributed, RM325,000 was allocated to associations in Kuala Lumpur, while RM130,000 went to associations in Putrajaya and those in Labuan received RM60,000.

Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Loga Bala Mohan, who presented the cheques to the associations, said the money will continue to give youths a chance to pursue excellence in their sport of choice.

He also reminded the associations that the funds should be managed prudently and systematically to avoid wastage, jeopardising sports development within the territories.

The Federal Territories will be vying to wrestle back the title of overall champions after their 2016 Sukma campaign in Sarawak which landed the contingent in fourth overall with 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze medals.

In the 2014 edition in Perlis, the Federal Territories were overall champions after landing a total of 142 medals – 55 gold, 38 silver and 49 bronze.

This year’s competition, however, is expected to be stiff, especially coming from Sarawak, Selangor, Terengganu and hosts Perak.

MSWP director Mohd Razlan Muhammad Rafii said MSWP has not set a target this year but will be participating in all sports events and will field some 800 athletes.

“As for preparations, we are on track and we are also pleased that weightlifting has been included in the games which will help us in the medal tally.

He said the RM515,000 aid for associations and NGOs was a form of recognition for the contribution towards building up the grassroots which is an important aspect of development.

“We hope they will be able to continue their efforts in helping to bring in the medals for Federal Territories this year,” he added.


Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/community-sports/2018/04/06/ft-contingents-ready-to-roll-kl-putrajaya-and-labuan-associations-get-cash-aid-to-spearhead-their-ch/#OvPqeTf4IvRwfqcO.99

Revised Aquatic Calendar 2018

Kindly note that ASUM's calendar has been updated with the changes of the following dates :

27-29 July, 2018 : ASUM/MILO/NSC Swim Splash Leg 2 - Melaka

23-25 Nov, 2018 : 37th National Inter-Club Swimming Championship 2018 for the President Cup - Ipoh, Perak.

The hosts and venues remain unchanged.

Please be informed.