| XIII Sukma Games | |
| Events: | 33 sports |
| Host City: | Malacca |
| Motto: | Harmoni dan Cemerlang (Harmony and Excellence) |
| Opening: | 12 June |
| Closing: | 19 June |
| Opened By: | Mohd Khalil Yaakob |
| Teams: | 15 |
| Stadium: | Hang Jebat Stadium |
| Website: | 2010 Sukma Games |
| Athletes: | 9237 |
| Previous: | Terengganu 2008 |
| Next: | Kuala Lumpur 2011/Pahang 2012 |
The 2010 Sukma Games, officially known as the 13th Sukma Games, was a Malaysian multi-sport event held in Malacca from 12 to 19 June 2010. Host Malaccan swimmer J. Karthik and Federal Territorian swimmer Chan Kah Yan were announced as Best Sportsman and Best Sportswoman of the event respectively.[1] [2] [3] [4]
The 13th Sukma Games had 29 venues for the games. 23 in Melaka Tengah, 4 in Alor Gajah and 2 in Jasin.[5] [6] [7]
| District | Competition Venue | Sports |
| Melaka Tengah | Hang Jebat Sports Complex | |
| Hang Jebat Stadium | Athletics, Football, Opening and closing ceremonies | |
| Hang Jebat Aquatic Centre | Aquatics (Diving, Swimming) | |
| Squash Stadium | Squash | |
| Equestrian Centre | Equestrian | |
| Lawn bowls Complex | Lawn bowls | |
| Melaka International Trade Centre | ||
| Hall A | Pencak silat | |
| Hall B | Sepak takraw | |
| Hall C | Netball | |
| Other | ||
| Historical Malacca City Council Sports Complex | Shooting | |
| Bistari Mini Stadium Ayer Keroh | Badminton | |
| Hang Tuah Stadium | Football | |
| Tun Fatimah Stadium | Football | |
| Melaka International Bowling Centre, Hang Tuah Jaya | Bowling | |
| Puteri Beach, Tanjung Kling | Volleyball (Beach) | |
| Ayer Keroh High School | Weightlifting | |
| Ayer Keroh Golf Club | Golf | |
| Batu Berendam Sports Complex | Fencing, Judo, Kabaddi | |
| Hang Jebat Sailing Centre | Sailing | |
| Kampung Gelam Petanque Court, Tanjong Gelam | Petanque | |
| Bukit Serindit | Cycling | |
| Hang Tuah Jaya Tennis Court | Tennis | |
| Bukit Serindit Historical Malacca City Council Hall | Basketball | |
| Historical Malacca City Council Hockey Stadium | Hockey | |
| Alor Gajah | Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka | Football, Archery, Table tennis, Wushu |
| University College of Islam Melaka | Volleyball (Indoor) | |
| National Youth Skills Institute | Karate, Silambam | |
| Durian Tunggal Reservoir | Canoeing | |
| Jasin | Merlimau Polytechnic | Gymnastics, Rugby |
| Alamanda Hall | Boxing | |
The logo of the 2010 Sukma Games is an image of a mousedeer, the state animal of Malacca. The colours of Red, Yellow, Blue and White represents Malacca, the host state of the games. The mousedeer's jumping movement represents the athletes activeness and fitness. The red and blue lines that forms the shape of the mousedeer represents the confidence of the organiser in hosting the games and the rousing atmosphere of the games. Overall, the logo's triangular pattern of the logo represents the dynamic movement of the athletes and their aspirations in reaching excellence.
The mascot of the 2010 Sukma Games is a chevrotain (or mousedeer) named Tuah, which was named after the warrior, Hang Tuah of the Malacca Sultanate. The mascot's name Tuah also means luck in Malay, which represents the luckiness of Malacca as the host of the 2010 Sukma Games. It is said the mousedeer is the state animal of Malacca, an extant species are found in forests in Southeast Asia. According to Malay folktale, it is an animal that eliminates Parameswara's hunting dog down the river of Malacca nearby the tree where he shed while just fled from Palembang, Srivijaya after the Srivijaya Kingdom's fall.[8] [9] The adoption of the mousedeer as the games' mascot is to relate its agility, bravery and the intelligence character to that of the athletes participating at the games.
The 15th Paralimpiad Malaysia was held in Malacca from 21 to 26 November.[10] [11] [12]
| District | Competition Venue | Sports | |
| Melaka Tengah | Athletics, Swimming, Lawn bowls, Goalball | ||
| Bistari Mini Stadium, Ayer Keroh | Boccia | ||
| Bowling | |||
| Hang Tuah Jaya Tennis Complex | Wheelchair Tennis | ||
| Historical Melaka City Council Basketball Court | Wheelchair Basketball | ||
| Youth and Sports complex, Ayer Keroh | Futsal, Powerlifting | ||
| Melaka Marina and Harbour | Sailing | ||
| Bukit Serindit Municipal Park | Cycling | ||
| Seri Kota High School, Ayer Leleh | Table tennis | ||
| Historical Melaka City Council Bestari Hall | Badminton | ||
| Hang Jebat Petanque Arena, Kampung Gelam | Petanque | ||
| Alor Gajah | Chess |