World class technology to bring you SUKMA news
KUCHING: World class technology will be in play to keep everyone posted as the XXI Malaysian Games (SUKMA) unfolds here. In stating this Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah hailed the state-of-the-art SUKMA Main Media Centre located at the Pandalela Rinong Aquatic Centre here. According to him, the centre […]
All 15 contingents for SUKMA Sarawak 2024 complete its registration
KUCHING: Our neighbouring country, Brunei Darussalam is the last contingent to register for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024. With this, all 15 contingents participating in the SUKMA games have completed the registration process for its athletes and team officials. The registration process, which began on August 7, was held at the Grand Margherita Hotel. […]
A first – SUKMA XXI mobile application offers real-time result updates
KUCHING: Sports fans rejoice! The SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 mobile application is set to offer real-time result updates, giving the public easy access to information and news about the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah announced that the app marks a first […]
Host Sarawak caters to needs of media practitioners
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is taking serious steps to cater to the needs of media practitioners covering the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), which will take place from August 17 to 24. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and Sarawak Public Communications Unit – UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, said they are currently […]
SUKMA XXI: Sarawak to award SUKMA medalists
KUCHING: Sarawakian athletes competing in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024 who win gold medals are expected to receive incentives from the state government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the State government plans to reward gold medalists with incentives, though he did not disclose the amount. “We will […]
Women’s team testing waters with friendlies
KUCHING: The Sarawak women’s football team is stepping up its preparations for the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024 with three more friendly matches on the horizon. Head coach Sufian Ibrahim expressed satisfaction with his team’s progress, highlighting improved cohesion and tactical understanding. “We’ve had valuable exposure locally and internationally, including stints in Sabah, Selangor, […]
High expectations as SUKMA preps heat up
KUCHING: Anticipation is building up across Sarawak as preparations for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI Sarawak 2024 move into high gear. At this stage, athletes are pushing their limits in training, refining their skills, and perfecting their strategies, all focused on delivering peak performance when the games commence. Coaches are meticulously crafting game plans, motivating […]
SUKMA: Sarawak e-sports team sees Selangor as biggest threat
By Ammar Shafiq Hamzah KUCHING: The Sarawak e-sports team sees Selangor as its biggest threat in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), which will be held here this month. Sarawak e-sports team manager Darren Kueh said his team is wary of Selangor but believes that playing on home turf would give them the edge over other […]
Coach: Volleyball team mentally, physically and tactically ready
SIBU: The Sarawak men’s volleyball team is undergoing two training sessions a day in preparation for their first Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) match, scheduled to be held at the Rejang Park Volleyball Stadium on Aug 17. According to the team’s head coach Pang Sii Chiong, he has identified some weaknesses in the team that need […]
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 […]