On 27 May 2010, the National Sports Council of Malaysia had decided the Sukma Games be 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. It was also decided that the odd year Sukma Games featured only optional sports while the even year Sukma Games featured 19 core sports and 5 optional sports.
| Host city | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| Teams | 14 |
| Athletes | 3368 |
| Events | 19 sports |
| Opening | 2 June |
| Closing | 12 June |
| Opened by | Muhyiddin Yassin Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia |
| Main venue | KLFA Stadium |
| Website | 2011 Sukma Games |
 | |
| Host city | Pahang |
|---|---|
| Motto | Sukan Menjana Perpaduan (Sports Generates Unity) |
| Teams | 15 |
| Athletes | 5828 |
| Events | 24 sports |
| Opening | 9 July |
| Closing | 16 July |
| Opened by | Ahmad Shah Sultan of Pahang |
| Main venue | Darul Makmur Stadium |
| Website | 2012 Sukma Games |
The 2011 Sukma Games, officially known as the 14th Sukma Games was held from 2 to 12 June 2011 and featured 19 optional sports, whereas the 2012 Sukma Games, officially known as the 15th Sukma Games was held in Pahang from 9 to 16 July 2012 and featured 24 sports.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Organisation
editVenues
editThe 15th Sukma Games had 19 venues for the games, 17 in Kuantan and 1 each in Temerloh and Pekan respectively.[14] while the 14th Sukma Games had 13 venues for the games, 7 in Kuala Lumpur, 5 in Selangor and 1 in Putrajaya respectively.
- 15th Sukma Games
| District | Competition Venue | Sports |
| Kuantan | Darul Makmur Stadium | Athletics, Opening and Closing Ceremony |
| Youth Building | Aquatics (Swimming, Diving), Hockey (Men) | |
| Tanah Putih High School | Volleyball (Women) | |
| Chung Ching Primary School | Volleyball (Men) | |
| Mega Lanes Bowling Centre, Mega Mall | Bowling | |
| Royal Pahang Golf Club | Golf | |
| SUKPA Stadium | Badminton, Gymnastics, Lawn bowls, Shooting, Hockey (Female) | |
| Air Balok Recreation Center | Sailing | |
| Balok Petanque Court | Petanque | |
| International Islamic University Malaysia | Sepak takraw | |
| Kuantan Municipal Council Football Field | Football | |
| Tanjung Lumpur Equestrian Center | Equestrian | |
| Taman Gelora Squash Court | Squash | |
| Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah | Archery | |
| Universiti Malaysia Pahang | Karate, Taekwondo, Wushu | |
| National Youth Skills Institute Lanchang | Pencak silat | |
| Bukit Rangin High School | Boxing | |
| Temerloh | Temerloh | Cycling |
| Pekan | Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Convention Hall | Weightlifting |
- 14th Sukma Games
| State | Competition Venue | Sports |
| Kuala Lumpur | Bukit Jalil National Stadium | Aquatics (Water Polo, Synchronised Swimming), Judo, Kabaddi, Fencing, Table tennis, Silambam, Handball |
| Malaysia Basketball Association Stadium | Basketball | |
| Jalan Duta Tennis Complex | Tennis | |
| Cheras Velodrome | Cycling (Track) | |
| South City Plaza, Sri Kembangan | Bodybuilding | |
| University of Malaya | Rugby | |
| Bukit Kiara Sports Complex | Netball | |
| Selangor | Panasonic Sports Complex | Futsal |
| Shah Alam City Council Stadium | Volleyball (Beech) | |
| Kinnara Oval | Cricket | |
| Selangor Turf Club | Cricket | |
| Universiti Putra Malaysia | Softball | |
| Putrajaya | Water Sports Complex | Canoe, Rowing |
Marketing
editLogo
edit
The Logo of the 2012 Sukma Games is an image of the elephant, a symbol of Pahang. Besides representing Pahang, the elephant represents the welcoming of the arrival of all participating states from Malaysia. There are five colours on the logo, the black and white represents the state of Pahang, the red represents the fighting spirit of all participating athletes in achieving victory, the blue represents the sporting and unity spirit of all Malaysians and the yellow represents Pahang as a sovereign constitutional monarchy and the pride, the cheers and the honour of all people involved in making the 2012 Sukma Games a success. Overall, it represents the prosperous Pahang and the welcoming of all participating states and Malaysians to Pahang as host of the games.[15]
Mascot
editThe mascots of the 2012 Sukma Games is a group of four elephants together as a family namely: Tahan (Father), Puteh (Mother), Rajah (Son), and Teku (Daughter), the four elephants are named after respective mountains found within Pahang. The adoption of elephant, the state symbol as the games' mascot is to promote the state's eco-tourism.[16]
Meanwhile, the mascot of the 2011 Sukma Games is a Malayan tiger named Harimau Muda (Youth Tiger).[17]
Songs
editThe theme song of the 2012 Sukma Games is "Satu Tujuan" (One Aim).
The games
editParticipating states
edit- 2011–2012 Sukma Games
- 2012 Sukma Games only
Sports
edit- 2011 Sukma Games
- 2012 Sukma Games
Medal table
edit- 2011 Sukma Games
* Host nation (Federal Territory)
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Terengganu | 30 | 8 | 12 | 50 |
| 2 |  Selangor | 26 | 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 3 |  Johor | 21 | 20 | 12 | 53 |
| 4 |  Negeri Sembilan | 16 | 11 | 19 | 46 |
| 5 |  Federal Territory* | 7 | 24 | 33 | 64 |
| 6 |  Penang | 6 | 10 | 12 | 28 |
| 7 |  Perlis | 5 | 6 | 8 | 19 |
| 8 |  Sabah | 4 | 5 | 13 | 22 |
| 9 |  Malacca | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| 10 |  Kedah | 4 | 2 | 11 | 17 |
| 11 |  Kelantan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 |  Sarawak | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 |
| 13 |  Pahang | 1 | 11 | 7 | 19 |
| 14 |  Perak | 0 | 5 | 17 | 22 |
| Totals (14 entries) | 129 | 129 | 187 | 445 | |
- 2012 Sukma Games
* Host nation (Pahang)
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terengganu | 62 | 24 | 31 | 117 |
| 2 | Selangor | 47 | 54 | 60 | 161 |
| 3 | Pahang* | 45 | 40 | 38 | 123 |
| 4 | Sarawak | 42 | 32 | 38 | 112 |
| 5 | Federal Territory | 37 | 41 | 45 | 123 |
| 6 | Penang | 32 | 18 | 21 | 71 |
| 7 | Kedah | 23 | 20 | 22 | 65 |
| 8 | Johor | 19 | 39 | 34 | 92 |
| 9 | Negeri Sembilan | 17 | 29 | 23 | 69 |
| 10 | Sabah | 17 | 21 | 52 | 90 |
| 11 | Perak | 14 | 26 | 38 | 78 |
| 12 | Kelantan | 13 | 10 | 16 | 39 |
| 13 | Malacca | 7 | 19 | 18 | 44 |
| 14 | Perlis | 4 | 5 | 12 | 21 |
| 15 |  Brunei | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Totals (15 entries) | 379 | 378 | 452 | 1,209 | |
- Combined
* Host nation (Host state (Federal Territory and Pahang))
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terengganu | 92 | 32 | 43 | 167 |
| 2 | Selangor | 73 | 72 | 88 | 233 |
| 3 | Pahang* | 46 | 51 | 45 | 142 |
| 4 | Federal Territory* | 44 | 65 | 78 | 187 |
| 5 | Sarawak | 44 | 36 | 46 | 126 |
| 6 | Johor | 40 | 59 | 46 | 145 |
| 7 | Penang | 38 | 28 | 33 | 99 |
| 8 | Negeri Sembilan | 33 | 40 | 42 | 115 |
| 9 | Kedah | 27 | 22 | 33 | 82 |
| 10 | Sabah | 21 | 26 | 65 | 112 |
| 11 | Kelantan | 16 | 12 | 17 | 45 |
| 12 | Perak | 14 | 31 | 55 | 100 |
| 13 | Malacca | 11 | 22 | 24 | 57 |
| 14 | Perlis | 9 | 11 | 20 | 40 |
| 15 | Brunei | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Totals (15 entries) | 508 | 507 | 639 | 1,654 | |
Broadcasting
editRadio Televisyen Malaysia was responsible for live streaming of several events, opening and closing ceremony of the games.
Concerns and controversies
edit- On 9 July, 12 Johor women hockey players suffered food poisoning after taking their meals on Friday at the Games Village at Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) including key players – Nordalila Ramlee and Zaimah Mohd Nasir who were recuperate at the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital in Kuantan.[19]
Related events
editParalympiad Malaysia
edit
The 16th Paralympiad Malaysia was held in Pahang from 9 to 14 December.[20][21]
| District | Competition Venue | Sports |
| Kuantan | Wisma Belia Aquatic Centre | Swimming |
| Malaysia International Islam University | Goalball | |
| Balok Petanque Court | Petanque | |
| Kuantan Parade | Powerlifting, Bowling | |
| Chong Ching Tanah Putih Primary School | Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball | |
| Darul Makmur Stadium | Athletics | |
| Polisas Kuantan | Archery | |
| Indera Mahkota Youth Building Main Hall | Boccia | |
| Camp PGA Bukit Galing, Semambu | Sitting Volleyball, Chess | |
| Pahang Badminton Association Badminton Court | Badminton | |
| Kuantan Futsal Stadium | Futsal | |
| MAKSAK Hall | Table Tennis | |
| Taman Gelora Tennis Court | Wheelchair tennis | |
| SUKPA Lawn Bowl court | Lawn bowls |
* Host nation (Pahang)
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarawak | 72 | 62 | 54 | 188 |
| 2 | Johor | 62 | 35 | 39 | 136 |
| 3 | Malacca | 28 | 26 | 19 | 73 |
| 4 | Terengganu | 28 | 17 | 20 | 65 |
| 5 | Penang | 25 | 26 | 21 | 72 |
| 6 | Pahang* | 20 | 14 | 16 | 50 |
| 7 | Selangor | 18 | 26 | 21 | 65 |
| 8 | Sabah | 18 | 15 | 15 | 48 |
| 9 | Federal Territory | 15 | 21 | 24 | 60 |
| 10 | Negeri Sembilan | 15 | 16 | 21 | 52 |
| 11 | Kelantan | 15 | 10 | 17 | 42 |
| 12 | Kedah | 11 | 15 | 7 | 33 |
| 13 | Perlis | 10 | 8 | 7 | 25 |
| 14 | Perak | 9 | 17 | 16 | 42 |
| 15 |  Labuan | 3 | 4 | 11 | 18 |
| Totals (15 entries) | 349 | 312 | 308 | 969 | |
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