How Athletes Train: Inside the Muay Thai Gym

A brand new regional tournament gets underway this year, the FIFA ASEAN Cup, which splits the region's national teams across two divisions, with Harimau Malaya drawn against Bangladesh, Indonesia and Singapore in the group stage. Interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe has named a squad refreshed by naturalised stars Bergson da Silva and Manuel Hidalgo alongside new heritage defender Brad Tapp, so how far can this new-look side go? Football data scientist Lee Chun Hang of Poland's Widzew Łódź, joins us to unpack the tournament's format and break down Malaysia's squad position by position.Image Credit: Kriyatur / Shutterstock.com

After a long wait, the latest edition of the Asian Games is finally upon us, with Aichi-Nagoya welcoming athletes from across the continent to compete in the 20th edition of the Games. Malaysia will be sending 352 athletes, with a medal target of six gold, seven silver and 20 bronze — an ambitious but achievable target for our current squad. Ajitpal Singh, sports editor at the New Straits Times, joins us to break it all down, from the sports we're counting on for medals to the athletes we should keep an eye on. We also discuss some of the stories surrounding the Games as athletes begin to arrive.Image Credit: EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT

Reza Afiq, Muay Thai coach and owner of Phet Muay Thai, returns to the show to break down what his training looks like as a Muay Thai athlete — from his sessions in the gym to his diet, as well as how he prepares for a fight — and shares what it takes for those looking to take up the sport.Image Credit: RDNE Stock project / Pexels.com

Reza Afiq's journey in the world of Muay Thai started when he was bullied in school. Looking to equip himself with some self-defence skills, he enrolled in a mixed martial arts class before eventually transitioning to Muay Thai. He channelled that negative experience into something more positive, fully immersing himself in the sport — training in Phuket, competing in multiple fights, and eventually becoming a coach before opening his own gym, Phet Muay Thai. He joins us to talk about his Muay Thai journey and why he believes the sport is for everyone, despite how intimidating it can seem.Image Credit: Reza Afiq

Sarjit Singh, former player and head coach of the men's national hockey team, passed away recently, months after guiding the Speedy Tigers to the 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup. Sports journalist Sandru Narayanan, from Scoop.my, joins us to pay tribute to Sarjit's legacy and contributions to Malaysian hockey, before turning our attention to the Speedy Tigers' performances at the World Cup.Image Credit: Malaysian Hockey Confederation

We preview the Malaysia Super League 2026/27 as teams vie to close the gap on the defending champions, Johor Darul Takzim. Who will come closest this season? Will Kuching City FC take the next step? Is Negeri Sembilan a dark horse? Which players will catch our eye? Joining us for the preview is Adam Sariman, a freelance football scout and recruitment analyst.Image Credit: Shahjehan / Shutterstock.com

Emman "The Golden Boy" Azman, Chief Operating Officer of Malaysia Pro Wrestling, joins us ahead of their next event, the Causeway Jam 2026, to talk about how he got into professional wrestling, embracing his physical size, his stint in Australia and what he took away from his time there, as well as the ongoing mission to grow the wrestling scene in Malaysia and the region.Image Credit: Miles Karu, Malaysia Pro Wrestling

After the furore surrounding it, FIFA has decided to abandon its plan to sell part of its operations to private investors. Led by president Gianni Infantino, FIFA apologised for the controversy caused by the FIFA Forward Enterprise, but the apology may not be enough as the anger is still palpable. So, what's next for FIFA and Infantino, as calls for his departure grow louder, with UEFA leading the charge? We dissect the latest twist in this saga and whether this marks a genuine turning point for FIFA.Image Credit: EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

World football governing body FIFA dropped a bombshell earlier this week, announcing the creation of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new commercial subsidiary that will manage the rights to the World Cup and the Club World Cup. FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to sell a 20–30% stake to private investors, with Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner, among the key investors. This has caused widespread uproar among football fans, confederations and other stakeholders, who argue that football should not be treated as a commodity to be sold to private investors. UEFA has since announced plans to boycott future FIFA tournaments, with CONCACAF also rejecting the proposal. We unpack FIFA's bold plan, the furore it has created, and whether it will truly materialise.Image Credit: Taljat David / Shutterstock.com

The international football fever continues, this time closer to home, as the rebranded AFF tournament, now called the ASEAN Hyundai Cup, kicks off this weekend. Aizuddin Nizam Shah, sports commentator from RTM, joins us to talk about the future of this tournament ahead of the inaugural FIFA-led edition happening later this year, and whether fans still have the appetite for another tournament so soon after the World Cup. We also zero in on Harimau Malaya, discussing the changes on the sidelines and on the pitch heading into this tournament, and Malaysia's chances here.Image Credit: Abdul Razak Latif / Shutterstock.com