Cyrille Dhillon Tahing

With over a decade of leadership in elite athlete development, sports mentorship, and event management, Cyrille Dhillon Tahing stands as the premier driving force behind Sabah Muaythai's success on the global stage. As a fully licensed SPKK Level 3 Elite Coach (AKK), Class A Muaythai Coach, and Certified Matchmaker & Promoter (PMM/IFMA/WMC), his authority spans the entire spectrum of the sport.

Beyond training champions in the ring, he is the visionary architect building the battlegrounds they compete on. Operating as the Head of Event Management, he has revolutionized the combat sports ecosystem in the region by spearheading the state's flagship tournament properties—including the SMC, SME, and SMO circuits, as well as directing the Muaythai division for the prestigious Sabah Games (SAGA). His meticulous event operations create vital pathways for athletes to turn professional.

As a former D1FC 67kg Amateur Muaythai Champion, his transition from competitor to master tactician has been deeply rooted in education and science. Armed with a BSc in Psychology and Level 3 Sports Science (ISN) credentials, he integrates human behavioral insights with strategic combat coaching. This multidisciplinary approach produces athletes who are not just physically dominant, but mentally unbreakable.

Acting as the Fulltime Coach for the Sabah Sports Council, he has spearheaded monumental victories, most notably capturing 5 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals at the 2024 SUKMA in Sarawak. His international footprint as Team Sabah's Head Coach extends through the IFMA World Championships across Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, Turkey, and Greece, consistently securing podium finishes against the world's best. Furthermore, as an Advanced Sport Management Diploma (IOC/OCM) holder, he effortlessly bridges the gap between amateur excellence and global sports governance.