SUKMA XXI SARAWAK 2024 UPDATE
SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 will be held from August 17 to 24, with 488 events: 236 male events, 217 female events, and 35 mixed/open events across 37 sports.
SUKMA 2024 Medal Tally
Aug 24, 2024
SUKMA XXI Closing Ceremony
Laser lights, awe-inspiring choreographies, fireworks! These were among the highlights of the SUKMA Sarawak 2024 closing ceremony at the Indoor Stadium in Petra Jaya, Kuching, last night. No short of being extravagant, the ceremony celebrated not just the completion of the 21st edition of the Malaysia Games, or Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA for short), but also the fact that this year’s host, Sarawak, took up the challenge and finally emerged as the 2024 SUKMA champion!
The Indoor Stadium was filled with cheers from the crowd as the trophy was presented to the Sarawak contingent's Chef de Mission, Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu, by the Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, witnessed by the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg; Deputy Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof; Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia, Hannah Yeoh; and Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, as well as Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries, and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
The closing ceremony also saw the naming of 20-year-old Andrew Goh Zheng Yin from Selangor (Swimming) as Best Male Athlete and 20-year-old Gan Chen Jie from Negeri Sembilan (Shooting) as Best Female Athlete.
Another highlight was the lowering of the SUKMA flag, which was then handed over to Selangor, the host state for the 22nd edition of the games in 2026.
Present to witness the momentous event last night were the Menteri Besar of Selangor, Dato’ Seri Amirudin bin Shari; Menteri Besar of Perlis, Mohd Shukri bin Ramli; Deputy Premiers of Sarawak; Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak, Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah; and State Secretary of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Abu Bakar bin Marzuki, among other distinguished guests.
Meanwhile, outside the stadium, thousands of people gathered near the big screen next to the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Center to witness the closing ceremony while they awaited the big finish—the fireworks show that finally brought the SUKMA XXI games to a close.
SUKMA XXI Sarawak was indeed one for the history books, touted by many as the best SUKMA games ever held to date! Congratulations, Sarawak, on the successful hosting of this year’s SUKMA games, and indeed congratulations to the Sarawak contingent on being the champions of SUKMA XXI. What a feeling this is for all Sarawakians. Ooo haaa!
Aug 24, 2024
Sarawak Crowned Overall Champions Of SUKMA 2024
Aug 23, 2024
Sarawak Women's Indoor Volleyball Team Triumphes
The Sarawak Women's Indoor Volleyball team achieved a significant victory on August 23, 2024, by clinching the gold medal in the SUKMA XXI finals. Held at the Rejang Park Indoor Volleyball Stadium in Sibu, the match saw Sarawak triumph over Selangor in a thrilling 3-1 set victory.
Sarawak started off strong, winning the first two sets with scores of 25-15 and 25-16. Despite a comeback from Selangor in the third set with a 25-21 win, Sarawak remained composed and sealed their victory in the fourth set with a 25-18 finish.
The win was particularly emotional for assistant coach Angela Tan, who was part of the last Sarawak team to win gold in volleyball in 2013. The team's success was attributed to their intensive three-month training regime under the guidance of head coach Sanong Kulchin from Thailand. Team captain Moh Sheau Jun expressed deep gratitude for the strong local support, which was a rare but motivating experience for the team, who usually competes in other states with little supporters.
Aug 23, 2024
Sarawak's Kelly Shines at SUKMA
Sarawakian swimmer Kelly Teo wowed the crowd at the 2024 SUKMA XXI Sarawak swimming event, which concluded at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre in Petra Jaya, Kuching last night. At just 18 years old, Kelly made her hometown proud by winning six gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, which earned her an impressive RM94,250 in incentives from the Sarawak Government.
One of Kelly's most impressive performances came in the 1,500m freestyle event (which made its debut at the games this year), where she finished with a time of 17:56.21, ahead of Sabah's Chu Xin Ying, who took second place with a time of 18:10.61.
Kelly’s gold medal tally also includes victories in the 200m, 400m, and 800m freestyle, the 200m breaststroke, and the 400m individual medley. Despite the challenging schedule, she jumped back into the pool shortly after her 1,500m freestyle win to secure a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke with a time of 1:07.38.
Earlier in the competition, Kelly also helped her team secure a silver in the 4x200m freestyle relay and a bronze in the 4x100m mixed freestyle relay. With nine medals in total, Kelly has become one of Malaysia’s top young swimmers.
Meanwhile, the Federal Territory took home the overall championship in swimming, with 16 gold, eight silver, and seven bronze medals, followed by Selangor (13-19-7) and Sarawak (9-1-7).
The swimming event has been a nail-biting showcase, with audience cheering on and kept at the edge of their seats as their favourite swimmers/teams gave it all they’ve got to reach the very top at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre in Petra Jaya, Kuching.
Aug 23, 2024
Perak Dominates in SUKMA XXI Men's Beach Volleyball
After an impressive match against Federal Territories yesterday on August 23, 2024, both Team A and Team B of the Perak Men’s Volleyball took to the podium to receive the gold and bronze medals. Low Jeng Yih and Looi Kai Xu (Team A) brought home the gold after winning two consecutive rounds against FT’s Bakri Safwan and Muhammad Ilham Adili Alias with the scores 21-13 and 21-18. Meanwhile, Team B’s Jian Khor Yong and Hao Teh You took home the bronze medal, cementing Perak’s dominance in the sport.
Aug 23, 2024
Hopes for Gold for Sarawak Men's Futsal Team Ends
Sarawak and Selangor went head to head yesterday on August 23, 2024 in an intense fight for the gold medal in Men’s Futsal at the Samarahan Indoor Stadium!
The stadium, which seats 2,000 people, was filled to maximum capacity yesterday as supporters for both teams came out in droves as early as 12pm for the 3pm match. Some were even turned away from the door but persisted on by watching the live stream right at the stadium grounds. Some notable guests of honour who attended the game were Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and wife, Datin Sri Zuraini Abdul Jabbar, as well as State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki.
With such an intense game, emotions were running high, and despite Sarawak’s best efforts, the game ultimately went to Selangor, who scored 2-0, winning the team the coveted gold medal.
Aug 23, 2024
Sarawak Wins Gold in Archery for Men' Recurve
The Sarawak Men’s Recurve trio, Isaac Ting Ann Zhe, Liew Yu Jie and Melvin Ruey Tiah Xuan defeated Pahang’s A’zat Faris Fathullah Azrul, Muhammad Amirul Haziq Mohd Rashiddin and Muhammad Haiqal Danish Syamsul Affandi in a nail-biting finals match yesterday on August 23, 2024 at the Petra Jaya Archery Range in Kuching with the score of 5-1.
Despite only undergoing training together for a month, the trio from Sarawak made an impressive gold splash at this year’s SUKMA XXI and we can’t wait to see more from them!
Aug 22, 2024
Federal Territories, Penang and Selangor Dominates Sukma Ping Pong
Congratulations Federal Territories on winning gold for the Mixed Team category for Ping Pong!
The intense clash between FT and Penang came after an equally intense round of semi-finals which took place on August 21, 2024 at SJK Chuang Hua No. 3 in Kuching. Penang went up against Malacca while FT went up against Selangor. FT ultimately won over Selangor with a 3-2 win, while Penang secured a 3-2 victory over Malacca.
Meanwhile, earlier today, Sarawak’s Mix Doubles team fell short in their quest for a bronze medal, with a 31 defeat to Penang. The gold for the Mixed Doubles was ultimately claimed by Selangor, who dominated over FT in a 3-2 battle.
Aug 21, 2024
Despite the heavy rain, Sukma XXI Athletics Category Pushes On
Despite the heavy rain that poured over the Sarawak Stadium on the morning of August 21, 2024, the Athletics category of SUKMA XXI pushed on.
The day comprised several different events, including the Women’s Heptathlon, which included the Women’s 400M, 100M Hurdles, High Jump, Shot Put and 200M, as well as the Men’s 400M, Women’s Javelin Throw, Women’s Pole Vault, Men’s Discus Throw and both Men’s and Women’s 3,000M Steeplechase.
The day also saw a new SUKMA record being set by Sarawak’s own Ng Jing Xuan, in the Women’s Javelin Throw event. Her distance of 45.12 metres beat the previous record set back in 2002, earning her a gold medal. Meanwhile, Jonah Chang Rigan brought home another gold for the Men’s Discus Throw, in addition to the gold he bagged on the previous day for the Men’s Shot Put.
Meanwhile, in the 3,000-metre steeplechase, Sarawak’s own Clezendra Chanda Cevester Empari powered through the especially challenging event before collapsing at the finish line in second place, earning her a silver medal. Representing Sarawak in his first SUKMA, Faris Khuzairie Faizal made an impressive splash, winning the bronze in the Men’s 3,000-metre steeplechase.
Aug 21, 2024
Sabah Wins 3 Golds at Sepak Takraw Finals
Sabah was on fire at the Speak Takraw finals of SUKMA XXI, which took place at the Muhibbah Stadium in Bintulu!
The team managed to claim 3 gold medals in both the Men’s and Women’s categories, with the Women’s Doubles team defeating Perlis and the Women’s Quadrant team defeating Sarawak. Sabah’s last gold medal event was the Men’s Doubles, which saw Sabah defeating Perak.
Sarawak’s match against Sabah was an impressive one, with the set scores 17-14 and 15-7, earning them a silver for the Women’s Quadrant.
Aug 21, 2024
Sarawak Shines in Muay Thai
Sarawak's Muay Thai fighters put on a great fight at the finals on August 20, 2024, winning several medals at the Naim Paragon Street Mall in Bintulu.
Muhammad Mikail Ghazali Zulfikar claimed the gold medal for the Men’s 51-54KG, beating Melaka's Muhammad Zulfakar Othman with a score of 14-24. Texas Jeremy Lo also won gold for Sarawak in the Men's 54-57KG category, defeating Penang's Muhamad Hakimi Nordin with a final score of 29-23. Meanwhile, Azhad Haziq Syafaat brought home a silver for Sarawak after losing 26-15 to Sabah’s Hellmi Samsir.
In the Women’s category, Maurien Hii Sie Lin won gold in the 48-51KG, beating Kelantan's Nur Faqina Dullia Adrea Zaratul Ihram 17-4. Cherilynn Christalle Chan Qi Qi earned a silver medal after a tough match against Perak's Nur Bisyarah Altisya Mohd Zairee in the women's 51-54KG group, with the score ending at 10-24. Sarawak’s Muay Thai team ended up with five gold, four silver, and one bronze medal in total.
Aug 21, 2024
eSports category of SUKMA XXI kicked off
The eSports category of SUKMA XXI kicked off yesterday on August 20, 2024 at the Sarawak Campus of Swinburne University of Technology, located in Kuching.
With a mix of mobile and PC games like Mobile Legends; Bang Bang, PUBG, Race Room, e-Football and Tekken 8, it’s bound to be an exciting time for gamers and game enthusiasts!
Yesterday, Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian can be seen making his rounds during the preliminary games.
Stay tuned for the exciting matches, and make your way to Swinburne to cheer on your favourite teams, all happening from August 20 to 24, 2024!
Aug 21, 2024
Silambam kicked off to a dominating start by the Perak’s squad, bagging 3 out of 4 gold medals
One of SUKMA XXI’s newly included sports, Silambam kicked off to a dominating start by the Perak’s squad, bagging 3 out of 4 gold medals at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre in Kuching on August 20, 2024!
Perak made a clean sweep of the Women’s category, with Laashmita a/p Balakumara winning the Thanithiramai Silambam Stick while Vidyasri a/p M. Arutselvan won the Thanithiramai Kuthu Varisai. Meanwhile, Aswin a/l Sri Ganapathy took home the gold for the Men's Thanithiramai Kuthu Varisai.
The fight for the gold in Men's Thanithiramai Silambam Stick was a tough one, but ultimately went to Sarveshaa a/l Murali from Selangor, while Perak’s Sharvanish a/l Hema Nagarajan will have to setle for silver.
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Aug 20, 2024
Young Sarawakian Cyclist Wins Silver in Cycling BMX
Congratulations to Aimy Nazurah Rais for securing a silver medal for Sarawak in Cycling (Women’s BMX)! Sarawak’s very first medal in cycling was achieved by 15-year-old Aimy Nazurah, who is already looking forward to her next SUKMA, this time with a golden target!
The start of the Women’s BMX finals first started with a series of cyclists losing their and crashing early into the game, but ultimately Nur Adriana Sofea Abdul Hakim from Negeri Sembilan won the gold, followed by Sarawak’s own Aimy Nazurah and Sabah’s Farisha Nur Umairah Zairi.
Aug 20, 2024
5 Gold and 3 Bronze Medals for Sarawak in Aquatics
It was another big day for Sarawak today on August 20, 2024 at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre here in Petra Jaya, Kuching!
Throughout the day, despite delays due to the sudden onslaught of rain, Sarawak managed to acquire a total of 5 gold medals and 2 bronze medals in the Aquatics category, which comprises Swimming and Diving!
Dayang Nursharzyra Awang Nasaruddin, 17, brought home a total of 2 golds today, the first with diving partner and brother, Awang Sharzan Nasrin Awang Nasaruddin, 19, in the Mix Synchronized 3-Metre Springboard and the second on the Women’s 1-Metre Springboard. Meanwhile, Elvis Priestley ak Clement brought home a second SUKMA gold, this time with diving partner Enrique Maccartney Harold in the Men’s Synchronized 10-Metre Platform.
In the swimming category, Kelly Yao Teo snagged her third SUKMA XXI gold medal with her win in the Women’s 200-Metre Backstroke and her first bronze with the Mix 4X100-Metre Medley Relay, along with Jeff Chua Yu Yang, Magdalene Lau Ing Siew and Hii Puong Wei, clocking in an impressive time of 4:09.15 behind the Federal Territories and Selangor!
Meanwhile, Hii Puong Wei added to Sarawak’s collection of gold with his win in the Men’s 200-Metre Backstroke, and Chereen Ngo Yirui contributed her second bronze in the Women’s 200-Metre Individual Medley while Shanise Jauwa ak Joseline Adong scored a bronze medal in the Women’s 200-Metre Backstroke.
As of 11.15pm on August 20, 2024, Sarawak is still in the lead with a total of 114 medals today, with 48 gold, 28 silver and 38 bronze medals.
Aug 20, 2024
Sarawak Brings Home Gold for Male Doubles Squash
Congratulations Altamis Aqhar Sallam Haji A. Sufian and Harith Danial Jefri for bringing home the gold medal for Squash Men’s Double! The pair fought hard against Ishant Shah and Dhirren a/l Rajarathinam, but ultimately won the third round after a nail-biting performance.
Meanwhile, Nathalie Shu Eng Sim and Whitney Isabelle ak Wilson from Sarawak triumphed in their match against Negeri Sembilan’s Harleein Tan and Haneesha a/p Verrakumar, bringing home the bronze medal in the Women’s Double category!
Congratulations to the two duos!
As of 1.40pm on August 20, 2024, Sarawak is in the lead with a total of 92 medals, comprising 39 gold, 23 silver and 30 bronze medals!
Aug 19, 2024
Federal Territories (FT) sweeps all 6 Rhythmic Gymnastics Gold Medals
At the Rhythmic Gymnastics competition held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on August 19, 2024, Federal Territories (FT) gymnast Cassidy Tan Jia Xin put on a show-stopping performance, grabbing two gold, one silver medals in the Individual All-Around event! Cassidy's teammate, Nur Zhafirah Wong Rudy Kurniawan matched her success, snagging two gold medals in both the Women's Hoop and Women's Club categories.
FT showed its dominance once again in the Women's 10 Clubs Group event, where they performed a spectacular number that led to another gold, highlighting their dominance in the sport, as they have made a clean sweep of all the titles in the competition.
Meanwhile, Sarawak’s own Jenevieve Su Qi Tan managed to grab onto a bronze medal in the Women’s Clubs event, a remarkable feat considering the tough competition! As of 10.54am today on August 20, 2024, Sarawak is still in the lead with a total number 89 medals, comprising 35 gold, 23 silver and 31 bronze medals!
Aug 19, 2024
What a day for Sarawak in the Aquatics section of SUKMA XXI!
The Aquatics section, comprising Diving and Swimming kicked off on August 19, 2024 at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre in Petra Jaya, Kuching, and saw Sarawak winning a total of 5 Golds and 1 Bronze!
18-year-old Kelly Yao Teo was undoubtedly the MVP of the day, bringing home a total of 2 gold medals for the Women’s 200-metre Freestyle and the Women’s 400-metre Individual Medley! Meanwhile, fellow Sarawakian swimmer Chereen Ngo Yirui brought home the bronze medal in the Women’s 200-metre Freestyle category! In the Men’s category, Jeff Yu Yang Chua managed to win the gold medal in the Men’s 50-metre Backstroke.
Earlier in the day, the Diving portion of the sport saw Elvis Priestly anak Clement making a splash on the Men’s 3-metre Springboard while young duo Nur Eilisha Rania Muhammad Abrar Raj and Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi dominated the scoreboard and struck gold in the Women’s Synchronised 10-metre Platform!
As of 12:10am on August 20, 2024, Sarawak is still on the path to SUKMA victory with 34 gold medals, 22 silver medals and 26 bronze medals!
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Aug 18, 2024
Big day for Sarawak, with historical winnings and gold medals galore at this year’s SUKMA Sarawak 2024
TAEKWONDO
Sarawak is proving to be a formidable force in this martial art sport, claiming 4 of 6 gold medals that were up for grabs on the third day of competition. The day included Kyorugi duels in different categories of weight. Medalists include Pretty Amisha Amanda anak Francesca (Gold – Women’s +73KG), Puteri Durratun Zulaikha Samat (Gold – Women’s -73KG), AJ Ong Yang Yi (Gold – Men’s -87KG) and Mohamad Zulhafiz Zulhadi (Gold – Men’s +87KG).
ARCHERY
Sarawak’s Joey Tan Xing Lei successfully defended her gold standing at her third SUKMA outing, scoring an incredible score of 645 points at the Individual 70-metre Recurve category. With three more archery events in her calendar, Joey’s one to watch!
PETANQUE
With a gold medal win in Petanque, Sarawak ended its 8-year gold medal drought in the sport, thanks to Dayang Nurulnuhaa Fasihah Abang Misbahhuddin’s win in the Women’s category!
GOLF
Sarawak had a clean sweep at the day’s golf tournament, bringing home the gold medal for both the Men’s and Women’s Individual events! Congratulations to Mirabel Ting Ern Hui and Anson Yeo Boon Xiang!
KARATE (Photos: Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia)
Eidelweiss Franzel Francey Sami made SUKMA history with Sarawak’s first ever gold medal in Karate since the event was introduced during SUKMA in 2000. Eidelweiss won the historical medal in the +68KG Individual Kumite category!
As of 1:11am on August 19, 2024, Sarawak is in the lead for SUKMA XXI with 23 Gold, 14 Silver and 16 Bronze!
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Aug 17, 2024
Official Opening Ceremony of The SUKMA Sarawak 2024, 21st Malaysian Games
Malaysia’s spirit of unity is on stunning display last night on August 17, 2024 during the official opening ceremony of the 21st Malaysian Games, better known as SUKMA Sarawak 2024!
The evening, attended by over 40,000 people, kicked off with the arrival of guests of honour, including the Head of State, His Excellency Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg, Federal Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh and Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, among others, before delving into an extravagant display of culture, arts and lights!
“The performance of an athlete doesn’t just show up but takes years of work and dedication. The talents that we foster at the district and national level like SUKMA, will someday be the nation’s hope on the international stage. The athletes that we celebrate tonight will one day be a part of Malaysia’s representatives for the Olympics,” said Hannah Yeoh during her speech.
Meanwhile, Premier Abang Johari had this to say, “The Malaysian Games is a platform for young athletes from all over the country to get together and compete in a high-spirited display of sportsmanship! It is not only about the competition and the victories, but also about unity, friendship and celebrating remarkable achievements that have been, and will be shown by our young athletes!”
Hundreds of dancers from Majlis Seni Sarawak can be seen taking the centre field, moving in intricate formations and choreography all while the floor lights up in a dreamy projection of light. Next, all 15 contingents of SUKMA XXI, which includes a delegation from Brunei Darussalam took centre stage, parading around the stadium to the cheers of thousands! Screams and cheers can be heard all around as each Malaysian state rounded the venue, even more so during the parade by the Sarawak contingent!
The night’s performances were filled with iconic anthems from Faizal Tahir, Jaclyn Victor, Marsha Milan, Dato Awie, Iss Arffan and Masterpiece, as well as opening numbers from Firdaus Materang, Ng Chien Chien, Phoebe Chloe and Ramles Walter. One highlight of the evening is the lighting of the SUKMA XXI torch, which saw Sarawak’s pride, Daeloniel "Kilat Boy" Mcdelon running the length of the stadium and passing the torch to the state’s most decorated athletes, including decorated diver, Dato Pandelela Rinong who symbolically lit up the torch.
Aug 16, 2024
Sarawak brings home 2 medals for Lawn Bowls
Dayang Nur Alia Sharmiela Abang Gadisa added to Sarawak’s collection of medals after winning the Bronze medal yesterday on August 16, 2024 at the SUKMA XXI 2024 for Lawn Bowling (Women's Singles).
Alia Sharmiela edged over Nur Syafira Mohamad Rezuan of Selangor with the concluding score of 19-18, bringing in a stellar debut performance for her very first SUKMA.
“I am so happy with her victory! Such a breakthrough performance is the beginning of a great career,” said Sarawak’s Head Bowling coach, Nur Fithri Yaani Hamdin, whom Alia Sharmiela embraced upon the conclusion of her Bronze-winning match.
Meanwhile, Sarawak’s Men’s Pair, Mohammad Aryan Nazrullah Nazaruddin and Muhammad Ramadhan Mohamad Jeffy, earned the Silver medal after their finals match against Wilayah Persekutuan, who came out on top with the score 11-10.
Come and cheer on the Sarawak team during the upcoming Lawn Bowls matches at the Sarawak Lawn Bowls Arena!
Aug 16, 2024
Sarawak brings home 3 gold medals on 1st day of Taekwondo
Sarawak truly brought on the heat on the first day of Taekwondo for SUKMA XXI, bringing home a total of 3 Gold medals, 1 Silver medal and 1 Bronze medal for the Recognised Poomsae category which took place at Stadium Perpaduan in Petra Jaya, Kuching on August 16, 2024
Sarawak made a clean sweep of the Recognised Poomsae (Team) category, with Farah Nabilla Maddarus, Siti Yusriyyah Zailani and Willemien Lai Lini bringing home the Gold for the Women’s Team while Fedealis Kom Twin, Mohd Isshahril Mazlan and Randy Owen Augustine Linggi brought home the Gold for the Men’s Team!
Meanwhile, Randy Owen earned himself another Gold in the Men’s Individual category as well as a Silver medal for Sarawak alongside Seah Jing Ying in the Mixed Pair category. Sarawak's Willemien Lai Lini also brought home the Bronze medal in the Women’s Individual category.
The Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg took the time to catch some of the day’s last few matches alongside other guests of honour, including Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Prof. Dr Sim Kui Hian, State Secretary, Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED), Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah and Deputy Minister of MYSED, Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu, who is also SUKMA XXI Sarawak Chef-De-Mission.
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Aug 16, 2024
Sarawak Premier Announces Incentives for Sarawak Sukma Medallists
Sarawak medalists for the ongoing Malaysian Games or SUKMA Sarawak 2024 will be going home with more than a medal in their pockets!
Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that Sarawak athletes who managed to acquire a coveted medal during SUKMA XXI will be receiving incentives of RM 15,000 (Gold), RM 5,000 (Silver) and RM 3,000 (Bronze) respectively upon the conclusion of the Games. This was announced during a press conference earlier today on August 16, 2024 after witnessing several rounds of Taekwondo (Recognised Poomsae) at Stadium Perpaduan in Kuching.
"We hope that this incentive will encourage and motivate our athletes to collect as many medals as they can! By doing so, we want our athletes to look at sports as a career, reaching higher levels and someday reach the international stage, like Pandelela and Bonnie!" enthused Abang Johari during the press conference.
Sarawak is currently ranked first, with a total of 7 Gold medals, 7 Silver medals and 6 Bronze medals! Woo hoo!
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Aug 16, 2024
The SUKMA Sarawak 2024 Tennis competition kicked off
The SUKMA Sarawak 2024 tennis competition kicked off this morning following an opening ceremony at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) tennis centre in Kuching. The ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who launched the competition with a ceremonial first serve.
The tournament has already seen Sarawak securing an early gold medal win in the tennis competition. Sarawak delivered a strong performance in their first Group C mixed team event, defeating Sabah 4-1.
With the tournament now in full swing, fans can look forward to a series of thrilling matches as athletes from across the nation compete for SUKMA glory.
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Aug 15, 2024
Striking Gold: Another Gold for Sarawak for the taking
Sarawakian bowler Nur Hazirah Ramli clinched the women's singles tenpin bowling gold last night at the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) at Megalanes Sarawak, where she dominated the competition with an impressive total of 1,261 pins over six games, averaging 210 pins per game.
The event was fiercely contested, with Selangor's Adania Mohd Redzwan securing the silver medal just seven pins behind Nur Hazirah, with a total of 1,254 pins. Haiffa Hazlan of the Federal Territories earned the bronze, finishing with 1,239 pins.
Nur Hazirah expressed her satisfaction with her performance while acknowledging there was room for improvement. Her latest victory brings Sarawak's overall Sukma medal tally to seven, including two golds from Wushu, one silver, and three bronze.
Meanwhile, Nur Hazirah is set to compete in the women's doubles event today, aiming to further contribute to Sarawak's gold medal count while keeping her expectations realistic.
In the men’s singles competition at the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) held at Megalanes Sarawak, Terengganu’s Wan Muhammad Zarif Ikram Wan Mazlan clinched the gold medal with a remarkable total of 1,375 pins. His performance set him apart from the rest of the field. The silver medal went to Shaqeem Izwan Teh Shahrul Hafiz Teh from the Federal Territories, who finished with 1,361 pins, just 14 pins shy of the gold. Emmanuel Fo from Sabah rounded out the podium by securing the bronze with a total of 1,342 pins.
The competition showcased high-level bowling, with only a small margin separating the top contenders. Stay tuned for more events at Megalanes Sarawak for Sukma Sarawak.
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Aug 15, 2024
Mandy Cebelle Chen and Wong Zi Hong Shine in Taijiquan at SUKMA Sarawak 2024
Yesterday at SUKMA Sarawak 2024, the Taijiquan competition saw dazzling performances, with Selangor’s Mandy Cebelle Chen and Negeri Sembilan’s Wong Zi Hong winning gold medals in their respective categories.
In the women’s Taijiquan event, Mandy captured her second gold medal of the games after scoring an impressive 9.606 points with her near-flawless routine. This win was especially meaningful for Mandy, as it marks her final appearance at SUKMA.
The Yang Dipertua of Majlis Perbandaran Hulu Selangor, Puan Julaihah binti Jamaludin, expressed the Selangor wushu team's pride in Mandy’s achievements.
"We’re incredibly proud of this win, especially because we had our sights set on gold in this event. While we hope for all our athletes to win gold, securing two golds early in the games makes us particularly proud. These wins are among the first for Selangor,” she told BorneoTalk in an interview at the Sarawak Wushu Training Centre in Petra Jaya, Kuching, yesterday.
Over in the men’s Taijiquan event, Wong showed incredible determination by winning gold despite battling a fever. His precise and powerful performance earned him the highest scores from the judges, securing his place at the top and bringing home Negeri Sembilan’s first gold medal of SUKMA 2024.
Sarawak also had a strong showing in the competition, earning two bronze medals. Mok Xiao Yuan, despite not being in the best health, performed solidly in the men’s event, while Carmen Jia Min Chaw impressed with her skill in the women’s category, scoring 9.573 points. Both athletes were proud to represent Sarawak on the podium.
The competition also saw outstanding efforts from Kwan Yong Xin from Wilayah Persekutuan delivered a powerful routine in the women’s event, claiming silver and redeeming herself after earlier setbacks. In the men’s category, Lee Cheng Yang, also representing Wilayah Persekutuan, showcased his talent and determination, earning silver and adding to the intense competition in this year’s SUKMA.
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Aug 15, 2024
Officially launched The SUKMA XXI Sports Village
The SUKMA XXI Sports Village was officially launched earlier today on August 5, 2024 at the Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) by the Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
The 21st Malaysia Games or better known as SUKMA Sarawak 2024 will take place across nine divisions in Sarawak, and the state government has prepared a total of 33 sports villages and accommodations for the athletes in Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, Sri Aman, Betong, Sibu, Mukah, Bintulu and Miri, with UNIMAS being the biggest one of them all.
“Many of the sports villages and accommodations have already been taken up by athletes and officials from as early as August 7, 2024. As such, we hope that the prepared accommodations are not only satisfactory but also comfortable for our delegates,” expressed Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban Development, Hajah Hairani binti Mohamad Ismail, who is also Deputy Chairman of the SUKMA XXI Sports Village and Accommodation of Officials and Athletes Committee during the launching.
“Of course, looking at the sheer number of facilities we have prepared in conjunction with the 21st edition of SUKMA, there are bound to be some shortcomings,” said Karim during his launching speech, expressing hope that action would be taken to ensure that all accommodations would be made pleasant for all visiting athletes.
Meanwhile, in a press conference held after the launching, Abdul Karim also touched on the ongoing progress of several facilities. According to him, the toilets located within Sarawak Archery and Shooting Range will not be ready in time, but mobile toilets will be prepared. He also added that the Hockey Stadium in Padungan has been completed as of last night (August 14, 2024) and the BMX Track located at Bukit Siol (DBKU) is now ready for use despite the lack of surrounding landscaping.
Abdul Karim also announced that incentives for SUKMA XXI medal-winning Sarawak athletes will be formally announced tomorrow, so stay tuned to find out!
Aug 13, 2024
Sarawak secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Pahang in their second Group B match of the futsal
Sarawak secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Pahang in their second Group B match of the futsal competition yesterday, after a dramatic game against Perak the day before.
Playing at the Kota Samarahan Indoor Stadium, Sarawak quickly took control with two goals in the third minute by Mohammad Nazir Mahdini and Asyraff Zakaris, followed by a third goal in the seventh minute.
Despite Pahang's second-half comeback with two goals from Muhammad Syazwan Mohd Zukri, Sarawak held on for the win, making use of their home advantage.
In their Group B match on Aug 13, Sarawak drew 4-4 with Perak. Perak initially led through Danish Syaufi's early goal, but Sarawak quickly equalised after an own goal by Muhammad Haziyhidawi. Perak then extended their lead to 3-1 with goals from Haziyhidawi and Mohamad Amirul Aiman.
Sarawak fought back with goals from Asyraff Zakaris and another own goal by Perak's Amirul Aiman to level the score. Mohammad Aedel Izzwan later put Sarawak ahead 4-3, but Perak's Abdul Hadi scored in the final minute for the 4-4 draw.
Win brings Sarawak a step closer in their quest for championship at SUKMA Sarawak 2024.
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Aug 13, 2024
Terengganu and Perak Cyclists Dominate SUKMA Sarawak 2024 Individual Time Trial
Racing through the challenging course along Lebuhraya Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, with the start and finish at Politeknik Kuching, Terengganu's Kee Zhe Yie showcased his exceptional endurance and speed to claim the gold medal in the men's category of the SUKMA Sarawak 2024 individual time trial cycling event. Muhammad Adam Hakimi Nazuan from Perak delivered a powerful ride to earn silver, while Federal Territory's New Joe Lau fought hard to secure the bronze.
In the women's category, Perak's Nyo Chi Hui rode with remarkable precision and determination, seizing the gold medal. Yeong Zhen Yi from the Federal Territory followed closely to win silver, while Nur Fitrah Shaari from Kedah displayed great tenacity to take home the bronze.
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Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Ngu Shines with Sarawak’s First Gold in Wushu Final
In an exhilarating display of skill and precision, Stephanie Ngu captured Sarawak’s first gold medal in the Changquan Wushu category at SUKMA Sarawak 2024. Her flawless performance captivated the audience and highlighted her exceptional talent, earning her the top spot.
Reflecting on her success, Ngu stated, “My target for SUKMA XXI is two Golds. I plan to take home one more Gold Medal for Sarawak.”
The competition was fierce and thrilling, with Johor securing a well-deserved silver and Malacca taking third place. The match showcased the remarkable abilities of all participants, making for an unforgettable and impressive display of wushu excellence.
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