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]
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| Host city | Malacca |
|---|---|
| Motto | Harmoni dan Cemerlang (Harmony and Excellence) |
| Teams | 15 |
| Athletes | 9237 |
| Events | 33 sports |
| Opening | 12 June |
| Closing | 19 June |
| Opened by | Mohd Khalil Yaakob Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca |
| Main venue | Hang Jebat Stadium |
| Website | 2010 Sukma Games |
Development and preparation
editVenues
editThe 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 | |
Marketing
editLogo
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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.
Mascot
editThe 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 games
editParticipating states
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Johor (546 athletes)
Kedah (536 athletes)
Kelantan (284 athletes)
Malacca (host) (662 athletes)
Negeri Sembilan (496 athletes)
Pahang (500 athletes)
Penang (435 athletes)
Perak (601 athletes)
Perlis (197 athletes)
Sabah (510 athletes)
Sarawak (650 athletes)
Selangor (638 athletes)
Terengganu (625 athletes)
Federal Territory (629 athletes)
Brunei (110 athletes)
Sports
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Medal table
edit* Host nation (Host state (Malacca))
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Terengganu | 47 | 30 | 43 | 120 |
| 2 |  Selangor | 43 | 43 | 58 | 144 |
| 3 |  Federal Territories | 43 | 42 | 49 | 134 |
| 4 |  Johor | 40 | 39 | 53 | 132 |
| 5 |  Kedah | 39 | 19 | 31 | 89 |
| 6 |  Sarawak | 33 | 49 | 47 | 129 |
| 7 |  Malacca* | 32 | 31 | 28 | 91 |
| 8 |  Pahang | 32 | 29 | 28 | 89 |
| 9 |  Negeri Sembilan | 30 | 26 | 41 | 97 |
| 10 |  Penang | 29 | 34 | 39 | 102 |
| 11 |  Perak | 26 | 32 | 47 | 105 |
| 12 |  Sabah | 22 | 33 | 40 | 95 |
| 13 |  Kelantan | 14 | 12 | 19 | 45 |
| 14 |  Perlis | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30 |
| 15 |  Brunei | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| Totals (15 entries) | 437 | 432 | 541 | 1,410 | |
Related events
editParalimpiad Malaysia
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The 15th Paralimpiad Malaysia was held in Malacca from 21 to 26 November.[12][13][14]
| District | Competition Venue | Sports |
| Melaka Tengah | Hang Jebat Stadium | Athletics, Swimming, Lawn bowls, Goalball |
| Bistari Mini Stadium, Ayer Keroh | Boccia | |
| Melaka International Bowling Centre, Hang Tuah Jaya | 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 | Universiti Teknologi MARA | Chess |
* Host nation (Malacca)
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarawak | 68 | 91 | 74 | 233 |
| 2 | Johor | 52 | 25 | 26 | 103 |
| 3 | Federal Territory | 36 | 29 | 39 | 104 |
| 4 | Selangor | 25 | 21 | 26 | 72 |
| 5 | Malacca* | 20 | 31 | 29 | 80 |
| 6 | Penang | 15 | 20 | 22 | 57 |
| 7 | Negeri Sembilan | 13 | 9 | 19 | 41 |
| 8 | Terengganu | 13 | 8 | 12 | 33 |
| 9 | Kedah | 10 | 9 | 10 | 29 |
| 10 | Sabah | 9 | 7 | 7 | 23 |
| 11 | Kelantan | 8 | 12 | 14 | 34 |
| 12 | Pahang | 7 | 5 | 6 | 18 |
| 13 | Perak | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| 14 |  Labuan | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14 |
| 15 | Perlis | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| Totals (15 entries) | 286 | 283 | 299 | 868 | |
References
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- ^ "official website". Archived from the original on 3 December 2010.
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