On 27 May 2010, the National Sports Council of Malaysia had decided the Sukma Games would be held annually, with the National Sports Council holding the games every odd year in Kuala Lumpur, and the state holding the games every even year. It was also decided that the odd year Sukma Games would only feature optional sports while the even year Sukma Games would include 19 core sports and 5 optional sports.
The 2011 Sukma Games, officially known as the 14th Sukma Games, were held from 2 to 12 June 2011 and featured 19 optional sports, whereas the 2012 Sukma Games, officially known as the 15th Sukma Games, were held in Pahang from 9 to 16 July 2012 and featured 24 sports.
Organisation
Venues The 15th Sukma Games had 19 venues for the games, 17 in Kuantan and 1 each in Temerloh and Pekan respectively. 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 SportsKuantanDarul Makmur StadiumAthletics, Opening and Closing CeremonyYouth BuildingAquatics (Swimming, Diving), Hockey (Men)Tanah Putih High SchoolVolleyball (Women)Chung Ching Primary SchoolVolleyball (Men)Mega Lanes Bowling Centre, Mega Mall BowlingRoyal Pahang Golf ClubGolfSUKPA StadiumBadminton, Gymnastics, Lawn bowls, Shooting, Hockey (Female)Air Balok Recreation CenterSailingBalok Petanque CourtPetanqueInternational Islamic University MalaysiaSepak takrawKuantan Municipal Council Football FieldFootballTanjung Lumpur Equestrian CenterEquestrianTaman Gelora Squash CourtSquashPoliteknik Sultan Haji Ahmad ShahArcheryUniversiti Malaysia PahangKarate, Taekwondo, WushuNational Youth Skills Institute LanchangPencak silatBukit Rangin High SchoolBoxingTemerlohTemerlohCyclingPekanSultan Haji Ahmad Shah Convention HallWeightlifting
14th Sukma Games State Competition Venue SportsKuala LumpurBukit Jalil National StadiumAquatics (Water Polo, Synchronised Swimming), Judo, Kabaddi, Fencing, Table tennis, Silambam, HandballMalaysia Basketball Association StadiumBasketballJalan Duta Tennis ComplexTennisCheras VelodromeCycling (Track)South City Plaza, Sri KembanganBodybuildingUniversity of MalayaRugbyBukit Kiara Sports ComplexNetballSelangorPanasonic Sports ComplexFutsalShah Alam City Council StadiumVolleyball (Beech)Kinnara OvalCricketSelangor Turf ClubCricketUniversiti Putra MalaysiaSoftballPutrajayaWater Sports ComplexCanoe, Rowing
Marketing
Logo
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.
Mascot The 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.
Meanwhile, the mascot of the 2011 Sukma Games is a Malayan tiger named Harimau Muda (Youth Tiger).
Songs The theme song of the 2012 Sukma Games is "Satu Tujuan" (One Aim).
The games
Participating states
2011–2012 Sukma Games
2012 Sukma Games only
Sports
2011 Sukma Games
Aquatics
Beech
2012 Sukma Games
Aquatics
Indoor
Medal table
2011 Sukma Games
2012 Sukma Games
Combined
Broadcasting Radio Televisyen Malaysia was responsible for live streaming of several events, opening and closing ceremony of the games.
Concerns and controversies 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.
Related events Paralympiad Malaysia
The 16th Paralympiad Malaysia was held in Pahang from 9 to 14 December. District Competition Venue SportsKuantanWisma Belia Aquatic CentreSwimmingMalaysia International Islam UniversityGoalballBalok Petanque CourtPetanqueKuantan ParadePowerlifting, BowlingChong Ching Tanah Putih Primary SchoolWheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair BasketballDarul Makmur StadiumAthleticsPolisas KuantanArcheryIndera Mahkota Youth Building Main HallBocciaCamp PGA Bukit Galing, SemambuSitting Volleyball, ChessPahang Badminton Association Badminton CourtBadmintonKuantan Futsal StadiumFutsalMAKSAK HallTable TennisTaman Gelora Tennis CourtWheelchair tennisSUKPA Lawn Bowl courtLawn bowls
References
External links 2011 Sukma Games official website 2012 Sukma Games official website 2012 Sukma Games Unofficial Website