Mini Olympics Malaysia

Hafiz Sufian (right) races for the finishing line in the mens Kierin final at the 1st Malaysia Mini Olympics at the Kuala Lumpur Velodrome, August 8, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Hafiz Sufian celebrates after winning the mens Kierin final at the 1st Malaysia Mini Olympics at the Kuala Lumpur Velodrome, August 8, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Mini Olympics Malaysia

Erika Kong swims to the gold medal of the women’s 200m breaststroke  final during the 1st Mini Olympics of Malaysia at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil, August 7, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Daniel Bego competes in the men’s freestyle final of the 1st Mini Olympics of Malaysia at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil, August 7, 2009. He won the 100m and 50m events. GLENN GUAN/The Star

CIMB Malaysian Open 2009 (Semi-Final)

Nicol David makes a return to Netherlands’ Natalie Grinham during the women’s semi-final match of the CIMB Malaysian Open squash championships at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara, July 31, 2009. Nicol won 11-6. 15-13, 12-10 in 46minutes. GLENN GUAN/The Star

England’s Alison Waters waits for a return from Australia’s Rachael Grinham during the women’s semi-final match of the CIMB Malaysian Open squash championships at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara, July 31, 2009. Alison won 11-1, 11-4, 11-4. GLENN GUAN/The Star

CIMB Malaysian Open 2009 (Quarter-Final)

Nicol David makes a return against Australia’s Kasey Brown  during the women’s quarter-final match of the CIMB Malaysian Open squash championships at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara, July 30, 2009. Nicol won 11-4, 11-8, 11-3. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Egypt’s Wael El Hindi raises his hand after defeating Ong Beng Hee during the men’s quarter-final match of the CIMB Malaysian Open squash championships at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara, July 30, 2009. El Hindi won 11-9, 12-14, 8-11, 11-6, 11-9 in 108 minutes. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Red Giants Rule

Pahang’s P. Sutharasan and Selangor’s Amri Yahyah battle for the ball during their super league match at the Shah Alam stadium, July 25, 2009. Selangor won 5-1. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Pahang’s goalkeeper Rosfaizul Azuar and Selangor’s Fazli Baharudin jump for the ball during the super league match against Selangor at the Shah Alam stadium, July 25, 2009. Selangor won 5-1. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Selangor’s R. Surendran jumps for the ball during the super league match against Pahang at the Shah Alam stadium, July 25, 2009. Selangor won 5-1. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Pahang’s R. Kartigesu (left) and goalkeeper Rosfaizul Azuar prevent Selangor’s Amri Yahyah from scoring during their super league match at the Shah Alam stadium, July 25, 2009. Selangor won 5-1. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Selangor turned on the style to whip Pahang 5-1 in their last match to mark their success in winning the Super League title at the Shah Alam Stadium, July 25, 2009. It was the biggest home win for Selangor and the players and officials celebrated joyously after the trophy was presented to them. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Golfing with Manchester United

(from left) Manchester United Ben Foster, Wes Brown and  Darren Gibson having a golfing session at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, July 21, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Ben Foster having a golfing session at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, July 21, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Michael Owen during a golfing session at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, July 21, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Wayne Rooney during a golfing session at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, July 21, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United vs Malaysia

Manchester United Michael Owen and Malaysia’s Shafiq Rahim tussle for the ball during their second friendly match at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 20, 2009. Manchester won 2-0. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Jonny Evans (centre) and Michael Carrick jump to block off the ball from Malaysia’s Amri Yahyah during their second friendly match at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 20, 2009. Manchester won 2-0. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Wayne Rooney jumps over Malaysia’s V. Thirumurugan during their second friendly match at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 20, 2009. Manchester won 2-0. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United players observing a minute’s silence for the victims of Friday’s Jakarta bombings before their second friendly match against Malaysia at the National Stadium in Bukit Jali, July 20, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United vs Malaysia

WINNING GOAL: Manchester United Michael Owen kicking pass Malaysia’s goalkeeper Mohd Farizal Marlias during their match at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 18, 2009. Manchester won 3-2. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Patrice Evra flying across teammate Anderson during their match at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 18, 2009. Manchester won 3-2. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Patrice Evra tackles for the ball with Malaysia’s Amri Yahya during their match at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 18, 2009. Manchester won 3-2. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Wayne Rooney battles for the ball with Malaysia’s Norhafiz Zamani Misbah during their match at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 18, 2009. Manchester won 3-2. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Man U diehards: Manchester United fans showing their love for the English Premier League team at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, July 19, 2009. The fans also showed their admiration for the Malaysian Young Tigers who scored two goals against the EPL champions. The English team won the match 3-2. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Players from Manchester United and Malaysia marching into the field at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 18, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Asia Tour 2009

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and  his team arrving at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, July 17, 2009.  Manchester United will play against Malaysia tommorow at Bukit Jalil Stadium. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United players warming up during a training session at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Jul 17, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Wayne Rooney running with teammates during a training session at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Jul 17, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Manchester United Michael Owen practicing with teammates during a training session at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Jul 17, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Goalkeeper Edwin VanDarSar greeting fans after the Manchester United training session at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 17, 2009. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Fans holding up playcards during the Manchester United training session at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 17, 2009.  GLENN GUAN/The Star