2013–2014 Sukma Games Explained

XVI Sukma Games
Host City:Kuala Lumpur
Opening:28 June
Closing:7 July
Athletes:3618
Events:130 in 18 sports
Opened By:Muhyiddin Yassin
Stadium:Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Teams:14
Website:2013 Sukma Games
XVII Sukma Games
Motto:Seiring Menuju Kecemerlangan
(Together Towards Excellence)
Athletes:7815
Teams:15
Opening:26 May
Closing:4 June
Opened By:Syed Sirajuddin
Stadium:Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium
Host City:Perlis
Website:2014 Sukma Games
Events:389 in 24 sports
Previous:Kuala Lumpur 2011/Pahang 2012
Next:Sarawak 2016

From 2011 to 2014, the Sukma Games had been held annually with the National Sports Council held the games every odd year in Kuala Lumpur, while the state held the games every even year. The odd year Sukma Games featured only optional sports while the even year Sukma Games featured only core sports.

The 2013 Sukma Games, officially known as the 16th Sukma Games was held from 28 June to 7 July 2013 and featured 130 events in 18 optional sports, whereas the 2014 Sukma Games, officially known as the 17th Sukma Games was held in Perlis from 26 May to 9 June 2014 and featured 389 events in 24 core sports.[1] [2] [3]

On 25 February 2015, sports minister, Khairy Jamaluddin announced that the odd year Sukma Games has been abolished, citing fully packed state sports agenda and high cost for state sport councils to fund a Sukma Games contingent every year.[4] [5]

Football at the 2014 Sukma Games

Organisation

Venues

The 17th Sukma Games had 16 venues for the games, while the 16th Sukma Games had 11 venues for the games, 5 in Kuala Lumpur and 6 in Selangor.[6]

17th Sukma Games
StateCompetition VenueSports
Perlis
Sungai Batu PahatShooting
Tuanku Syed Putra StadiumAquatics, Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Boxing, Wushu, Pencak Silat
2020 HallSepak takraw
Kayangan SquareBowling
IKBN Kuala PerlisWeightlifting
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin PolytechnicArchery, Gymnastics (Rhythmic)
Perlis Matriculation CollegeKarate, Taekwando
Timah Tasoh LakeCanoe, Sailing
Sungai Batu PahatCycling (BMX Bike), Golf
Tuanku Syed Putra StadiumLawn bowl, Men's hockey, Athletics, Petanque, Football (semi-final, Final)
SMK Kuala PerlisWomen's hockey
Felda ChupingCycling (criterium, road cycling)
PauhCycling (cross-country, mountain bike)
Syed Sirajuddin Areeb Putra Sports ComplexFootball
UiTM PerlisFootball
Kuala Perlis-Changlun HighwayCycling (sprint)
16th Sukma Games[7]
StateCompetition VenueSports
Kuala LumpurSouth City Plaza, Seri KembanganBodybuilding, Muay Thai
National Sports Complex, MalaysiaHandball, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Fencing, Water polo, Silambam
OCM Indoor Sports Arena, Jalan Hang JebatJudo, Table tennis
Netball
MABA Basketball Stadium Basketball
SelangorMBSA Volleyball Hall Volleyball
Equestrian, Cricket
Morib Beach MDKL Court Beech Football
Kinara Oval Cricket
Rugby, Softball
Panasonic Sports ComplexFutsal

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Marketing

Logo

The logo of the 2014 Sukma Games is an image of a lion consists of four colours which are Yellow, blue, red and white. Yellow represents enthusiasm, Blue represents unity and harmony in sports, Red represents the fighting spirit, insistence and the bravery in facing challenges and White represents solemnity, pure soul and sincerity.

Mascot

The official mascot of the 2014 Sukma Games is a lion named "Singa Utara" (Northern Lion). Despite the fact that the lion does not exist in Malaysia, the lion is regarded as the icon and state identity of Perlis. Its adoption as the games' mascot is to reflect the courage, agility, activeness and intelligence characteristic of the participating athletes and the caring characteristics of the Perlis citizens. Meanwhile, the mascot of the 2013 Sukma Games is a tiger named Harimau Muda (Youth Tiger), which was also the mascot of the 2011 Sukma Games.[10]

Songs

The theme Song of the 2014 Sukma Games is "Seiring Menuju Kecemerlangan" (Together Towards Excellence).

The games

Participating states

2013–2014 Sukma Games
2014 Sukma Games only

Sports

2013 Sukma Games
2014 Sukma Games

Medal table

Broadcasting

Radio Televisyen Malaysia was responsible for live streaming of several events, opening and closing ceremony of the games.

Concerns and controversies

2013 Sukma Games
2014 Sukma Games

Related events

Paralympiad Malaysia

21 to 25 August 2014.

StateCompetition VenueSports
PerlisTuanku Syed Putra StadiumSwimming, Badminton, Archery, Lawn Bowls, Athletics, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Tennis, Table Tennis
Perlis State Sports Council HallPowerlifting
Universiti Teknologi MARAOpening ceremony
2020 HallClosing ceremony

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sarawak weightlifter Jelinie crowned Sukma XVII sportswoman. June 6, 2014. September 17, 2015. The Borneo Post.
  2. Web site: James bond Sukma opening style. 17 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171017202713/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Sukan/20140527/su_04/Pembukaan-Sukma-ala-James-Bond. 17 October 2017. dead.
  3. Web site: Sukma 2013 Opening.
  4. Web site: Sports Bodies Can Hold Their Own (Competition) After Sukma Cancelled. The Star. February 25, 2015. September 17, 2015.
  5. Web site: 2015 Sukma Games Cancelled. Borneo Post. 26 February 2015 .
  6. Web site: 2013 Sukma Games Closed.. November 10, 2015. Sinar Harian.
  7. Web site: Jadual Dan Venue Pertandingan SUKMA 2013. Perak State Sports Council.
  8. Web site: Raja Perlis launches logo, song, mascot and official website. Selliyal. 17 June 2013 .
  9. Web site: 100 Day Sukma Countdown. Brunei Times. 10 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305025945/http://www.bt.com.bn/sports-national/2014/02/15/perlis-marks-100-day-sukma-countdown. 5 March 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  10. Web site: Mascot at the official website of the games . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20110819085500/http://sukanmalaysia.nsc.gov.my/ . 19 August 2011 . dmy .
  11. Web site: Malaysia: Three Athletes Arrested for Rape in Sukma Games Village. . 8 July 2013 .
  12. Web site: Roof Of Sukma Games Aquatic Complex Collapses. 18 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150120124048/http://www.malaysiandigest.com/news/502879-roof-of-sukma-games-aquatic-complex-collapses.html. 20 January 2015. usurped.
  13. Web site: 17th Sukma a success, says Khairy.
  14. Web site: Leaky Badminton Hall at 17th Perlis Sukma. 31 May 2014 .
  15. Web site: Borneo Post. 30 August 2014 .