Shah alam: Sarawak swept two gold medals in diving at the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) at the Selangor Aquatic Centre here today through the women's synchronised 3m springboard and men's 10m platform events.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Sarawak's pair of Nur Eilisha Rania Muhammad Abrar Raj and Dayang Nursharzyra Awang clinched the women's 3m springboard synchronised event, amassing 221.01 points to secure the gold medal. The Federal Territory duo took home the silver with 217.56 points, while the bronze went to Selangor with 209.01 points. Eilisha expressed the significance of the victory, particularly as they successfully defended their title from the last Sukma edition, despite acknowledging the heightened competition.

Dayang noted the challenges they faced during their fourth and fifth dives, but their determination saw them through to retain the championship. She admitted minor slips during the dives but was grateful for the outcome.

In the men's 10m platform event, Elvis Priestly Clement emerged victorious with a score of 397.30 points, overtaking his teammate Jared Aiden Harold, who secured the silver medal with 396.20 points. Sabah's Muhammad Anilrian Normatrud Abdullah claimed the bronze with 340.65 points.

Elvis attributed his success to the higher difficulty of his dives, though he acknowledged committing some mistakes and feeling fatigued after four days of competition. He emphasized the role of luck in addition to skill in diving, expressing gratitude for his win. This victory marks Elvis' third gold medal at this year's Sukma, adding to his achievements in the synchronised 3m springboard and synchronised 10m platform events alongside Jared.