Sukma Games

The Sukma Games (Malay: Sukan Malaysia, meaning Malaysian Games) is a big sports event that happens every two years in Malaysia. It brings together young athletes from all 13 states and 3 Federal Territories of the country. Many different sports are competed in, making it a exciting celebration of youth sports.

The games are organized by several groups, including the National Sports Council of Malaysia, state sports councils, the Olympic Council of Malaysia, and national sports associations for each sport. The logo for the Sukma Games was created by Anuar bin Dan in 1986. There were talks in 2010 about holding the games every year instead of every two years, but the schedule stayed the same.

For Malaysia’s participation in the worldwide Olympic Games, you can read more here. The Sukma Games are important because they help young athletes show their skills and work together from all parts of Malaysia.

Participating teams

The Sukma Games include athletes from all 13 states and 3 Federal Territories of Malaysia. Some teams come together just for these games, while others compete separately in other events.

Notes:

1. ^ Not from within Malaysia, only invited to compete at the Sukma Games.
2. ^ Kuala Lumpur and Labuan participate as a combined Federal Territories team since 2006 Sukma Games, but are still competing separately at the Para Sukma Games.

Former participating teams

Notes:

1. ^ Not from within Malaysia. Sports Council known as Northern Territory Institute of Sport from 1996 until 2021.

Sports

The Sukma Games include many fun sports for young athletes to compete in. Since 1986, the games have featured a variety of activities that kids can enjoy.

Core sports

Some of the main sports played at the Sukma Games are:

• Aquatics
  • Diving
  • Swimming
• Football
• Archery
• Athletics
• Badminton
• Bowling
• Cycling
• Hockey
• Golf
• Gymnastics
  • Artistic
  • Rhythmic
• Karate
• Sailing
• Sepak takraw
• Shooting
• Squash
• Table tennis
• Weightlifting
• Silambam

Optional sports

Other sports that may be included are:

• Aquatics
  • Synchronised swimming
  • Water polo
• Basketball
• Beach soccer
• Bodybuilding
• Boxing
• Canoeing
• Cricket
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Futsal
• Handball
• Judo
• Kabaddi
• Lawn bowls
• Muay
• Netball
• Pencak silat
• Pétanque
• Rugby sevens
• Silambam
• Softball
• Taekwondo
• Tennis
• Volleyball
  • Beach
  • Indoor
• Wushu

Sports by number of events

  Aquatics –   Basketball –   Cycling –   Football –   Gymnastics –   Softball –   Volleyball –

All-time medal table

Below shows the all time medal table of Sukma Games from 1986 to 2018. Defunct teams are highlighted in italics.

Medal table by edition

1986 Sukma Games

* Host nation ( Kuala Lumpur)

Source:

1988 Sukma Games

* Host nation ( Kuala Lumpur)

1990 Sukma Games

* Host nation (Sarawak)

1992 Sukma Games

* Host nation (Johor)

1994 Sukma Games

* Host nation (Perak)

1996 Sukma Games

* Host nation (Pahang*)

1998 Sukma Games

* Host nation (Selangor)

2000 Sukma Games

* Host nation (Host state (Penang))

List of SUKMA Edition

The Sukma Games have been held in different cities across Malaysia. Some of these cities include Perlis, Johor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, and Terengganu. The games have taken place in various years, with some upcoming editions planned for the future.

List of the Sukma Games' Sportsman and Sportswoman

Para Sukma Games

The Para Sukma Games (Malay: Para Sukan Malaysia) is a multi-sport event for Malaysian athletes with disabilities. These games were previously called the National Games of Malaysia For the Orthopaedically Handicapped (Malay: Sukan Kebangsaan Bagi Orang Cacat Anggota Malaysia) from 1982 to 1998, and then the Paralimpiad Malaysia Games (Malay: Sukan Paralimpiad Malaysia) from 1998 to 2018. They were held separately from the main Sukma Games until the year 2010.

List of the Para SUKMA Games Sportsman and Sportswoman