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 the Best Sportsman and Best Sportswoman of the event, respectively.
Development and preparation
Venues
The 13th Sukma Games had 29 venues for the games. 23 in Melaka Tengah, 4 in Alor Gajah and 2 in Jasin. District Competition Venue SportsMelaka TengahHang Jebat Sports ComplexHang Jebat StadiumAthletics, Football, Opening and closing ceremoniesHang Jebat Aquatic CentreAquatics (Diving, Swimming)Squash StadiumSquashEquestrian CentreEquestrianLawn bowls ComplexLawn bowlsMelaka International Trade CentreHall APencak silatHall BSepak takrawHall CNetballOtherHistorical Malacca City Council Sports ComplexShootingBistari Mini Stadium Ayer KerohBadmintonHang Tuah StadiumFootballTun Fatimah StadiumFootballMelaka International Bowling Centre, Hang Tuah Jaya BowlingPuteri Beach, Tanjung KlingVolleyball (Beach)Ayer Keroh High SchoolWeightliftingAyer Keroh Golf ClubGolfBatu Berendam Sports ComplexFencing, Judo, KabaddiHang Jebat Sailing CentreSailingKampung Gelam Petanque Court, Tanjong GelamPetanqueBukit SerinditCyclingHang Tuah Jaya Tennis CourtTennisBukit Serindit Historical Malacca City Council HallBasketballHistorical Malacca City Council Hockey StadiumHockeyAlor GajahUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia MelakaFootball, Archery, Table tennis, WushuUniversity College of Islam MelakaVolleyball (Indoor)National Youth Skills InstituteKarate, SilambamDurian Tunggal ReservoirCanoeingJasinMerlimau PolytechnicGymnastics, RugbyAlamanda HallBoxing
Marketing Logo
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 represent Malacca, the host state of the games. The mousedeer's jumping movement represents the athletes' activeness and fitness. The red and blue lines that form the shape of the mousedeer represent the confidence of the organiser in hosting the games and the rousing atmosphere of the games. Overall, the logo's triangular pattern represents the dynamic movement of the athletes and their aspirations in reaching excellence.
Mascot The 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. 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
Participating states
(546 athletes) (536 athletes) (284 athletes) (host) (662 athletes) (496 athletes) (500 athletes) (435 athletes) (601 athletes) (197 athletes) (510 athletes) (650 athletes) (638 athletes) (625 athletes) (629 athletes) (110 athletes)
Sports
Aquatic
Medal table
Related events Paralimpiad Malaysia
The 15th Paralimpiad Malaysia was held in Malacca from 21 to 26 November. District Competition Venue SportsMelaka TengahHang Jebat Stadium Athletics, Swimming, Lawn bowls, GoalballBistari Mini Stadium, Ayer Keroh BocciaMelaka International Bowling Centre, Hang Tuah Jaya BowlingHang Tuah Jaya Tennis Complex Wheelchair TennisHistorical Melaka City Council Basketball Court Wheelchair BasketballYouth and Sports complex, Ayer Keroh Futsal, Powerlifting Melaka Marina and Harbour Sailing Bukit Serindit Municipal ParkCycling Seri Kota High School, Ayer Leleh Table tennis Historical Melaka City Council Bestari HallBadminton Hang Jebat Petanque Arena, Kampung GelamPetanqueAlor Gajah Universiti Teknologi MARA Chess
References
External links 2010 Sukma Games official website