Para SUKMA: Sarawak archers confident of bring home gold
KUCHING: Sarawak’s para archery athletes are undergoing intensive training for the 2024 Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA). The team, which include experienced and fresh faces, is determined to make their mark and secure medals for the state. One of the archers, Dang Ratna Dewi, expressed her optimism for the team’s success. “We have been training six […]
Para SUKMA athletes all set to compete
KUCHING: Sarawak’s boccia athletes are intensifying their training in preparation for the upcoming Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI Sarawak, which will begin on September 22. These athletes are having their training at the Seng Goon Indoor Basketball Court in Kuching, from morning until 4 pm, focusing on sharpening their skills. In an interview with the […]
Golden dreams for Para stars
KUCHING: Sarawak’s para-athletes are ready to make their mark at the upcoming Para SUKMA Malaysia Games XXI. The team, a mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, has been training since last year under the guidance of head coach Matthew Chin. “We have a strong contingent of athletes, including 15 intermediate competitors, at least 20 […]
150 vehicles ready to ensure smooth operations
KUCHING: Preparations are in full swing for the Para (SUKMA) Malaysia Games XXI with over 150 vehicles ready to support transportation logistics for match officials and athletes. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah announced that the Para SUKMA will welcome over 1,290 athletes from across the country, competing from Sept […]
15-gold target for Sarawak swimmers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Para (SUKMA) Malaysia Games XXI swimming team are targeting 15 gold medals. The Para (SUKMA) Malaysia Games will be held from Sept 23 to Sept 28 here in Sarawak. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that Sarawak would compete in 51 out of the 60 swimming […]
Meticulous preparations to ensure smooth running of Para Sukma
KUCHING: Meticulous preparations are being carried out by the organising committee of the upcoming 21st Malaysia Paralympic Games (Para Sukma) 2024 to ensure that everything proceeds smoothly. Deputy State Secretary (Operations) Datuk Hii Chang Kee said he is determined to achieve the same success as in the previous Sukma, by overseeing every aspect of the […]
Para SUKMA: 83 golds and overall title
KUCHING: Sarawak is aiming for a dominant performance at the 2024 Malaysia Para Games (SUKMA XXI), targeting 83 gold medals and the overall championship. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that Sarawak will field a strong contingent of 213 athletes in their bid to reclaim the Para SUKMA […]
Counsellors appointed to ensure Sukma athletes’ wellbeing
KUCHING: A total of 160 counsellors for Sukma XXI Sarawak 2024 and 80 for Para Sukma XXI Sarawak 2024 have been appointed to ensure the emotional and mental wellbeing of the athletes during the Games. The Sarawak Social Welfare Department has been mandated to coordinate the Welfare Committee for the Malaysia Games (Sukma) and the […]
Selangor secures Sukma 2026 host job
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor has been selected as the host for the 22nd Malaysia Games (Sukma) and Para Sukma in 2026. This was unanimously agreed upon during the 11/2024 meeting of the Malaysian Games Supreme Committee, chaired by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh at the National Sports Council in Bukit Jalil today (July 18). “Today’s […]
Rapid Bus to provide 25 buses for Para Sukma athletes
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NURIN PATRA KUCHING: Rapid Bus, the official transport partner, will provide 25 buses for Para Sukma athletes during the 21st Para Malaysia Games (Para Sukma), from Sept 22 to 28. “Additionally, we will also have Grab, who is also offering sponsorships such as food vouchers, points, and promo codes and will […]