The 2024 Sukma Games, officially known as the 21st Sukma Games is a multi-sport event that will be held in Sarawak.[1] Johor was supposed to host the 20th edition of the Games in July 2020, but were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 20th edition took over by the National Sports Council (NSC) in September 2022.[2][3] This will be Sarawak's third time to host the Sukma Games since its first time in 1990, and second time in 2016.[4]
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| Host city | Sarawak |
|---|---|
| Motto | Semangat Perpaduan Membara |
| Website | sukmasarawak2024.my |
Organization edit
Host state edit
During a meeting of Sukma's highest committee, which was chaired by then-Ministry of Youth and Sports, Khairy Jamaluddin on May 15, 2015, the committee awarded Perak and Johor the right to host 2018 Sukma Games and 2020 Sukma Games (which was postponed to 2022, held in Kuala Lumpur due to COVID-19 pandemic) respectively.[5]
In 2023, Sarawak were chosen as the host of Sukan Malaysia (Sukma) 2024 after full agreement by Malaysia Games (Sukma) Supreme Committee to organize the biennial sports event. The Committee, which is chaired by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh, said the selection of Sarawak for next year's Sukma was also based on the rotation system.[6]
Venues edit
In 2016, the Johor state government had already started building new venues to provide the state to organize the sport event and planned to involve all 10 districts from the state. This includes a sports stadium to be built in Mount Austin.[7][8]
In 2023, the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, agreed to fully allocate the funds for Sarawak to host Sukan Malaysia 2024.[9] Later in November 2023, the Premier announced an allocation of RM119.35 million for the hosting of the games.[10]
On 18 January 2024, Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah announced that Sukma 2024 events to be held in nine Sarawak divisions.[11]
| Division | Competition Venue | Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Kuching | ||
| Sarawak Sports Complex | ||
| Sarawak Stadium | Athletics, Opening and closing ceremonies | |
| Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre | Aquatics (swimming & diving) | |
| Sarawak Shooting Range | Shooting | |
| Sarawak Archery Range | Archery | |
| Sarawak Squash Centre | Squash | |
| Sarawak Multipurpose Indoor Arena | Lawn bowls | |
| Wushu Centre | Wushu | |
| Petra Jaya Hockey Stadium | Field hockey | |
| Sarawak State Stadium | Football (women's) | |
| Petra Jaya Unity Stadium | Taekwondo | |
| Cricket and Rugby Ground | Cricket | |
| Others | ||
| Borneo Convention Centre Kuching | Gymnastics | |
| Bukit Siol, Petra Jaya | Cycling (MTB & BMX) | |
| Pehin Sri Adenan Satem Highway (FAC Highway) | Cycling (individual time trial, criterium & road) | |
| Sarawak Golf Club | Golf | |
| Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus | Esports | |
| Sarawak Petanque Centre | Petanque | |
| Megalanes, Emart Batu Kawa | Bowling | |
| Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) | Tennis | |
| Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Stadium | Basketball | |
| Hikmah Exchange Event Centre | Silambam | |
| SJK Chung Hua No. 3 | Table tennis | |
| Lundu Community Hall | Kabaddi | |
| Union YES Retreat & Training Centre @ Siar | Beach volleyball | |
| Samarahan | ||
| Jubli Hall, UiTM Samarahan | Chess | |
| Kota Samarahan Indoor Stadium | Futsal | |
| Serian | ||
| Serian Conference Centre | Gymanstics (artistic) | |
| Sri Aman | ||
| Simanggang Indoor Stadium | Boxing | |
| Betong | ||
| Panglima Rentap Hall | Weightlifting | |
| Sibu | ||
| Sibu Indoor Stadium | Badminton | |
| Sibu Volleyball Indoor Stadium | Volleyball | |
| Stadium Tun Zaidi | Football (men's) | |
| Mukah | ||
| Mukah Stadium | Football (men's) | |
| Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) Field | Football (men's) | |
| Dalat and Mukah District Council (MDDM) Field | Football (men's) | |
| Sri Balau Hall, UiTM Mukah | Judo | |
| Mukah Polytechnic | Netball | |
| Bintulu | ||
| Bintulu Stadium | Football (men's) | |
| Naim Bintulu Paragon | Muay thai | |
| Muhibbah Stadium | Sepak takraw | |
| Miri | ||
| Marina Bay | Sailing | |
| Miri Stadium | Rugby | |
| National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) | Karate & softball (men's) | |
| Eastwood Valley and Country Club | Fencing | |
| SK Merbau | Softball (women's) | |
| Miri Indoor Stadium | Pencak silat |
Athletes' villages edit
Marketing edit
The official logo, mascots and song are chosen through a competition organised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports And Entrepreneur Development Sarawak and was unveiled during the launching ceremony at Pullman Hotel, Kuching on 9 March 2024.[14]
Logo edit
The official logo of the 2024 Sukma Games is designed by Azrilalfatt Hassim.[14]
Mascot edit
The official mascots of the 2024 Sukma Games is a pair of Rhinoceros hornbill named "Satria" and "Satrina". The mascot was designed by a freelance designer, Ikhbar Ruzaini Abang@Ebai. The mascot incorporates complex coloring while staying true to the colors of the Sarawak flag — red, yellow, and black. The designer crafted a total of 47 different icons for the mascots, depicting them in various sports actions, with 37 icons representing different sports and 10 icons dedicated to Para Sukma events.[14]
Official song edit
The official song of the games is entitled "Sukma Sarawak, Kesukanan dan Perpaduan" (lit. Sukma Sarawak, Sportsmanship and Unity) and is composed by Kaderi Awang Lihi.[14]
References edit
- ^ "Delayed by Covid, Sukma games to be held from Sept 29-0ct 8".
- ^ "Cost-effective plan for Sukma 2020 Johor starts preparations early to minimise problems and ensure games go on smoothly".
- ^ "Johor injects funds for 2020 Sukma". Archived from the original on 2017-04-03. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
- ^ "Sarawak hosts of SUKMA 2024". Bernama. February 20, 2023.
- ^ "Perak, Johor host Sukma 2018, 2020" (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 14 May 2015.
- ^ MUHAMMAD HELMEE RAMLI (March 17, 2023). "Sarawak chosen to host Sukma 2024". www. kosmo.com.my. KOSMO (Malaysia). Retrieved March 17, 2023.
The selection of Sarawak as the 2024 host is based on an expert agreement to introduce a system of alternating the host every two years between Majlis Sukan Negara (MSN) and the negeri-negeri.
(in Malay) - ^ "Gelanggang acara Sukma 2020 known for sure". Archived from the original on 2017-04-03. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "Johor builds stadium hos Sukma 2020".
- ^ GALILEO PETINGI (17 March 2023). "Abg Jo: Sarawak to provide support allocation for hosting Sukma 2024". www.theborneopost.com. The Borneo Post (Malaysia). Retrieved 17 March 2023.
Sarawak will be providing support in terms of allocation to better fund the Malaysia Games (Sukma) to be hosted by the state next year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
- ^ Nur Shazreena Ali (20 November 2023). "RM119.35 mln for Sukma 2024 reflects S'wak's drive to excel in biennial games". www.theborneopost.com. The Borneo Post (Malaysia). Retrieved 3 April 2024.
Aiming to become the Sukma champion again, we have allocated a sum of RM69.35 million to the MSNS for equipping our athletes with the finest sporting equipment, reinforcing them with physical and mental endurance by exposing them to the latest and current sporting, competitions and training trends. Operations-wise, a sum of RM50 million will be allocated to the SSC for the development of sports talents and all the activities, as well as sports infrastructures, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
- ^ Andy Chua Chee Hian (11 March 2024). "Sukma 2024 events to be held in nine Sarawak divisions". The Star. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
"Sukma events this year will take place in Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Serian, Betong, Sibu, Mukah, Bintulu, and Miri. It is spread out so more people can attend each event," said Datuk Abdul Karim Hamzah.
- ^ Sam Chua (12 March 2024). "Sukma XXI: Sarawak Sports Village to be completed by end of April (Video)". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Naik taraf semua fasiliti Sukma Sarawak 2024 siap Jun" (in Malay). Bernama. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d Jude Toyat (2024-03-09). "Sukma 2024 mascots revealed". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 2024-03-12.