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World Cup 2026: The Wait is Over

The greatest football competition in the world is finally here! The USA, Canada and Mexico play host to 48 aspiring nations that are competing to be the world’s best. The lead up to this edition of the World Cup isn’t without its own controversies and challenges, and joining us for a preview of some of the narratives surrounding it is sports commentator and pundit, Dez Corkhill.Image Credit: LumoNest / Shutterstock.com

In or Out: How Revealtek is Changing Badminton Officiating

Revealtek is an AI-powered sports technology company that provides a more accessible solution for badminton officiating. Based in Malaysia, Revealtek aims to rival its bigger competitors with technology that's just as sophisticated, but at a fraction of the cost and with minimal setup. Revealtek's CEO and Co-Founder Nizam Mohamed joins us to talk about the company's entry into the sports technology space and why it's important to cater to the underserved segment of the sport — making world-class technology accessible to all levels of the game.Image Credit: Revealtek

Speedy Tigers: New Head Coach, New Era?

The Speedy Tigers qualified for this year's World Cup, but despite that feat, their coach Sarjit Singh was relieved of his duties and replaced by Brendon Carolan. Sandru Narayanan, sports journalist from Scoop.my, joins us to look back at Sarjit's contribution to Malaysian hockey and assess whether Brendon can take Malaysia forward on the field, ahead of the upcoming tournaments and the nation's larger goal of qualifying for the Olympics.Image Credit: sportoakimirka / Shutterstock.com

Aravinda de Silva: World Cup Glory and Life Beyond Cricket

Aravinda de Silva scored a century in the 1996 Cricket World Cup final against Australia to help his country win its first ever World Cup. Playing a crucial role in that tournament etched his name in Sri Lankan and cricketing folklore. Thirty years later, he joins us ahead of a commemorative exhibition match to share how that victory propelled Sri Lanka to greater heights, and his transition from cricket to becoming a highly successful businessman with multiple business ventures.Image Credit: Ruwan Walpola / Shutterstock.com

Are F1's 2026 Regulations Ruining the Sport?

F1 roared back to life in May, with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli leading the championship charge. The prospect of a new champion is exciting, but F1's 2026 season — built around brand new regulations — is proving to be challenging, with drivers and hardcore viewers alike complaining that the racing, while exciting, feels “artifcial”. Instead of going flat out, drivers now have to manage and harvest energy, with the 50-50 split between the conventional internal combustion engine and the electric system proving to be one of many challenges. Racing driver Jazeman Jaafar drops by to share his thoughts on the new F1 regulations, and whether they have taken the fun out of racing at the highest level.Image Credit: Motorsport Photography F1 / Shutterstock.com