The 2008 Sukma Games, officially known as the 12th Sukma Games was a Malaysian multi-sport event held in Terengganu[1][2] from 31 May to 9 June 2008.[3][4][5][6] Selangorian swimmer Foo Jian Beng and Sabahan swimmer Marellyn Lammert Liew were announced as Best Sportsman and Best Sportswoman of the event respectively.[7]
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| Host city | Terengganu |
|---|---|
| Teams | 15 |
| Athletes | 6000 |
| Events | 31 sports |
| Opening | 31 May |
| Closing | 9 June |
| Opened by | Mizan Zainal Abidin Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| Main venue | Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium |
| Website | 2008 Sukma Games |
Development and preparation
editThe 12th Sukma Games Organising Committee was formed to oversee the staging of the event.
Venues
editThe 2008 Sukma Games used a mix of new and existing venues. Some venues were existing public-sporting facilities, while others were newly constructed venues. Some retrofitting work were done in venues which are more than a decade old. They were revert to public use after the games.
At the centrepiece of the activities was the newly built Gong Badak Sports Complex. Incorporating the 50,000-seat Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium, it hosts most of the events. A games village was not built, instead athletes and officials were housed in universities across Terengganu. Besides being physically near to the competition venues, it was hoped that it will add vibe to the host cities and reduce post-games costs in converting a dedicated games village to other uses.[8][9]
The 12th Sukma Games had 32 venues for the games, 18 in Kuala Terengganu, 3 each in Hulu Terengganu and Kemaman respectively and 2 each in Besut, Dungun, Marang and Setiu respectively.
| District | Competition Venue | Sports |
| Kuala Terengganu | Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium | |
| Main stadium | Athletics, Football | |
| Hockey field | Hockey | |
| Lawn bowls field | Lawn bowls | |
| Indoor stadium | Gymnastics | |
| Rugby field | Rugby | |
| Squash court | Squash | |
| Bowling center | Bowling | |
| Others | ||
| Stadium Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah | Football | |
| Batu Burok state stadium | Sepak takraw | |
| Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin | Table tennis, Archery | |
| Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | Fencing | |
| Terengganu Sports Council | Pencak silat | |
| Gong Kuin Shooting Range | Shooting | |
| Tuanku Mizan Golf & Country Resort, Kuala Ibai | Golf | |
| Kuala Terengganu Municipal Council Aquatic Complex | Aquatics (Swimming, Diving) | |
| Kuala Terengganu Municipal Council Tennis Complex, Padang Hiliran | Tennis | |
| Terengganu Equestrian Resort Sports Complex | Netball, Equestrian (Show Jumping and Dressage) | |
| Terengganu Technical High School | Wushu | |
| Hulu Terengganu | Hulu Terengganu | Cycling (Road cycling) |
| MTB Pengkalan Gawi, Tasik Kenyir | Cycling (Mountain Bike) | |
| Kuala Berang | Cycling (Criterium) | |
| Kemaman | Berlian Utama Hall, Kemaman Municipal Council | Badminton |
| Dato’ Seri Amar Diraja Hall, Kemaman Municipal Council | Volleyball (Indoor) | |
| Monica Bay, Teluk Mak Nik | Volleyball (Beech) | |
| Besut | Rakan Muda Besut | Boxing |
| Sultan Mizan Education Institute, Kota Putra | Judo | |
| Dungun | Padu Arena, Jalan Kelab | Petanque |
| Puteri Lake recreational lake, Bukit Besi | Canoeing | |
| Marang | National Youth Skills Institute | Karate, Taekwondo |
| East Multimedia College, Rusilla, Marang | Weightlifting | |
| Setiu | Terengganu International Endurance Park, Lembah Bidong | Equestrian (Endurance) |
| Rhu Sepuloh Beech | Sailing | |
- Demonstration sports
- Sultan Mahmud Science High School – Kabaddi
- Kuala Ibai – Formula Future
Marketing
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Logo
editThe logo of the 2008 Sukma Games is an image of a 'T' letter, which is the initial of the host state of the Sukma Games, Terengganu. The logo consists of four colors which are black, red, blue and yellow. Black represents Terengganu, the host state of the 2008 Sukma Games, Red represents the fighting spirit of the athletes in achieving victory, Blue represents unity and Terengganu as a coastal state and yellow represents the people involved in the 2008 Sukma Games and Terengganu as a constitutional monarchy state.[10]
Mascot
editThe official mascot of the 2008 Sukma Games is an Ocellaris Clownfish named Si Diman. It is said that the clownfish is a bisexual fish found in the waters of the islands off the coast of Terengganu. The adoption of the clownfish as the games' mascot is to relate its active and aggressive characters to that of the athletes participated at the games. The smile on the mascot's face represents the joy the games bring to the people. The mascot's name Diman is an abbreviation of the honorific host state of the games, Terengganu, Darul Iman which means Abode of Faith.[11]
Songs
editThe theme song of the games is "Sukma Dua Belas Terengganu 2008" (The 12th Sukma Games Terengganu 2008).[12]
The games
editParticipating states
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Johor (460 athletes)
Kedah (484 athletes)
Kelantan (285 athletes)
Malacca
Negeri Sembilan (336 athletes)
Pahang (445 athletes)
Penang
Perak (544 athletes)
Perlis (252 athletes)
Sabah
Sarawak
Selangor
Terengganu
Federal Territory
Brunei (60 athletes)
Sports
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- Demonstration sport
Medal table
edit* Host nation (Terengganu)
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Terengganu* | 61 | 39 | 47 | 147 |
| 2 |  Selangor | 54 | 47 | 51 | 152 |
| 3 |  Sarawak | 52 | 52 | 42 | 146 |
| 4 |  Pahang | 31 | 29 | 24 | 84 |
| 5 |  Federal Territory | 29 | 38 | 58 | 125 |
| 6 |  Perak | 29 | 27 | 39 | 95 |
| 7 |  Kedah | 29 | 27 | 37 | 93 |
| 8 |  Penang | 27 | 31 | 47 | 105 |
| 9 |  Johor | 27 | 31 | 40 | 98 |
| 10 |  Malacca | 23 | 22 | 27 | 72 |
| 11 |  Sabah | 21 | 20 | 31 | 72 |
| 12 |  Negeri Sembilan | 11 | 21 | 35 | 67 |
| 13 |  Kelantan | 8 | 9 | 18 | 35 |
| 14 |  Perlis | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 |
| 15 |  Brunei | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals (15 entries) | 406 | 401 | 504 | 1,311 | |
Broadcasting
editRadio Televisyen Malaysia was responsible for live streaming of several events, opening and closing ceremony of the games.
References
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- ^ "Terengganu are overall champs".
- ^ "Result". Archived from the original on 12 August 2008.
- ^ "Sukma XII 1,313 pingat jadi rebutan". Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Opened".
- ^ "PM wants national athlete to participate at the Sukma Games". Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Jian Beng and Marellyn picked as the best 2008 Sukma athletes". Archived from the original on 12 June 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Schedule". Archived from the original on 13 August 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Venue". Archived from the original on 31 July 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Logo". Archived from the original on 1 August 2008.
- ^ "Mascot". 12 August 2008. Archived from the original on 2 August 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Theme song". Archived from the original on 1 August 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Kabbadi to make Sukma debut as a demonstration sport".
- ^ "make Formula future a Sukma fixed event". Archived from the original on 27 October 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Official 12th Sukma Games Website". Archived from the original on 12 August 2008.
- ^ "Future is bright for sports in Terengganu". Archived from the original on 13 August 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2021.