2010 Sukma Games
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| Motto | Harmoni dan Cemerlang (Harmony and Excellence) |
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| Events | 437 in 33 sports |
| Main venue | Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca |
| Website | 2010 Sukma Games |
The 2010 Sukma Games, officially known as the 13th Sukma Games, was a multi-sport event held in Malacca from 12 June to 19 June 2010 with 437 events in 33 sports featured in the games.[1]
This was the first time Malacca hosted the games. Malacca is the twelfth state to host the Sukma Games after Federal Territory, Sarawak, Johor, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Penang, Sabah, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah and Terengganu and the second state to host the Sukma Games after Johor.
The final medal tally was led by Terengganu, followed by Selangor and Federal Territory with host Malacca in seventh place. Several games records were broken during the games. With little or no controversy at all, the games were deemed generally successful with the rising standards of competition amongst Malaysian member states.
Organisation
Host city
This is the 13th edition of Sukma Games since its introduction in 1986. It was for the very first time the state held such a national sporting event. At that time, all states held their respective Sukma Games except for Perlis and Kelantan.
Prior to this games, Malacca has yet to host any Sukma Games. As this is the first time the Malaysian heritage state held such a grand national sporting event, many of the sports venues and facilities were freshly completed or renovated.
Venue
The 13th Sukma Games had 29 venues for the games. 23 in Central Malacca, 4 in Alor Gajah and 2 in Jasin.[2][3]
| City | Competition Venue | Sports |
| Central Malacca | Hang Jebat Sports Complex | |
| Hang Jebat Stadium | Athletics, Football, Opening and closing ceremonies | |
| Hang Jebat Aquatic Center | Aquatics (Diving, Swimming) | |
| Squash Stadium | Squash | |
| Equestrian Center | Equestrian | |
| Lawn bowls Complex | Lawn bowls | |
| Malacca 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 Football Stadium | Football | |
| Malacca International Bowling Centre, Hang Tuah Jaya | Bowling | |
| Puteri Beech, Tanjung Kling | Volleyball (Beech) | |
| 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 Malacca City Council Hall | Basketball | |
| Malacca City Council Hockey Stadium | Hockey | |
| Alor Gajah | Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka | Football, Archery, Table tennis, Wushu |
| Islam University College | Volleyball (Indoor) | |
| National Youth Skills Institute | Karate, Silambam | |
| Durian Tunggal Lake | Canoeing | |
| Jasin | Merlimau Polytechnic | Gymnastics, Rugby |
| Alamanda Hall | Boxing | |
Marketing
Logo and mascot
The mascot of the 2010 Sukma Games is a Chevrotain, named Tuah. It was named after the warrior Hang Tuah of the Malacca Sultanate. The Chevrotain known as the mouse deer, is the state animal and emblem of Malacca, an extant species are found in forests in Southeast Asia. It has been known in history to eliminate 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. [4][5]
The Chevrotain is not only used as the mascot of the 2010 edition, but also depicted on the Games logo. The colours represented the state of Malacca and Malaysia. They also represent the role of Malacca in hosting the games. It's characteristic of agility, bravery and intelligent represents the spirit of athletes participating in the games.
Songs
The theme song of the games is "Harmoni dan Cemerlang" ("Harmony and Excellence").[6]
The games
Participating states
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Medal table
A total of 1410 medals, comprising 437 Gold medals, 432 Silver medals and 541 Bronze medals were awarded to athletes. The host Malacca's performance was their best ever yet and were placed 7th overall among participating states.[7]
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* Host state (Malacca)
| 1 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 47 | 30 | 43 | 120 |
| 2 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 43 | 43 | 58 | 144 |
| 3 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 43 | 42 | 49 | 134 |
| 4 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 40 | 39 | 53 | 132 |
| 5 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 39 | 19 | 31 | 89 |
| 6 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 33 | 49 | 47 | 129 |
| 7 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam* | 32 | 31 | 28 | 91 |
| 8 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 32 | 29 | 28 | 89 |
| 9 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 30 | 26 | 41 | 97 |
| 10 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 29 | 34 | 39 | 102 |
| 11 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 26 | 32 | 47 | 105 |
| 12 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 22 | 33 | 40 | 95 |
| 13 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 14 | 12 | 19 | 45 |
| 14 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30 |
| 15 | Template:FlagSukmaGamesteam | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| Total (15 States) | 437 | 432 | 541 | 1410 | |
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See also
References
- ^ "Official 13th Sukma Games Website".
- ^ "2010 Sukma Games schedule". Official Website.
- ^ "General Rules of the 2010 Sukma Games" (PDF). Official Website.
- ^ "Logo and mascot at the Official Website".
- ^ "Flip Flap About 2010 Sukma Games Mascot Design".
- ^ "Theme song at the official website of the games". Archived from the original on 14 July 2010.
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External links
| Preceded by 2008 Sukma Games Terengganu |
2010 Sukma Games Malacca |
Succeeded by 2011-2012 Sukma Games Kuala Lumpur-Pahang |
