2006 Sukma Games
| 2006 Sukma Games | |
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The logo of the 2006 Sukma Games | |
| Events | 31 |
| Motto |
Sukan Cemerlang Negara Terbilang (Glory in sports, Glorify the nation) |
| Opening Ceremony | 24 May |
| Closing Ceremony | 6 June |
| Participating Contingent | 16 |
| Ceremony Venue | Darul Aman Stadium, Alor Setar |
| Website | Official 11th Sukma Games Website |
The 2006 Sukma Games, officially known as XI SUKMA was a multi-sport event held in Alor Setar, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Langkawi and some other places in Kedah from May 24, 2006 to June 6, 2006 with 31 sports and disciplines featured in the games.[1] This was Kedah's first time to host the Sukma Games.
Introduction
This is the 11th 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 Kelantan, Terengganu, Malacca and Perlis.
Prior to this games, Kedah has yet to host any Sukma Games. As this is the first time the rice bowl of Malaysia held such a grand national sporting event, many of the sports venues and facilities were either completed in time or renovated. [2]
Information
Mascot
The Eagle is the state animal of Kedah. The mascot name is "Bang Helang". The eagle is one of the most prevalent animal in Kedah especially in the Langkawi Islands. It represents the characteristics and soul of the Kedahans namely, courage, fast, competency, friendly, smart and caring. The eagle is represented by the eagle sculpture in the Eagle Square (Dataran Helang) in Kuah, Langkawi island.[3]
Theme and Theme Song
The Theme and Theme Song of the games is "Sukan Cemerlang Negara Terbilang" which means - Glory in sports, Glorify the nation.
The Lyrics
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Venues
The Venue are places where each respective sporting event was held. The venue for the 2006 Sukma Games events are as below.
| Venues | Sports |
|---|---|
| Youth And Sports Complex | Weightlifting |
| Kuala Nerang | Cycling |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Sports Complex | Gymnastics, Badminton |
| Darul Aman Golf & Country Club | Golf |
| Sultan Abdul Hamid Sports Complex | Men's Hockey |
| Muadzam Shah Sports Complex | Women's Hockey, Squash |
| Universiti Utara Malaysia | Archery, Football, Netball |
| Pokok Sena Shooting Range | Shooting |
| Darul Aman Stadium | Athletics, Football |
| Sultan Muadzam Shah Hall | Silat Melayu |
| Langkawi | Sailing |
| Mount Keriang Aquatic Centre | Aquatics |
| Ampang Super Bowl Sungai Petani | Tenpin Bowling |
| MADA Headquarters Football Field | Football |
| Darulaman Football Field | Football |
| Yih Min Primary School Simpang Empat, Sungai Petani | Basketball |
| Lip Seang Kor Morality Hall | Karate, Taekwondo |
| Green Building Darul Aman | Lawn Bowl |
| Keat Hwa Girls High School | Fencing |
Medal Table
Host state
| Rank | States | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Selangor (SEL) | 53 | 44 | 56 | 153 |
| 2 |  Pahang (PAH) | 39 | 36 | 32 | 107 |
| 3 |  Perak (PRK) | 37 | 25 | 33 | 95 |
| 4 |  Sarawak (SAR) | 36 | 42 | 55 | 133 |
| 5 | .svg.png){kind=small} Penang (PEN) | 36 | 40 | 52 | 128 |
| 6 |  Kedah (KED) | 30 | 34 | 37 | 101 |
| 7 |  Sabah (SAB) | 26 | 26 | 29 | 81 |
| 8 |  Federal Territory (WIL) | 25 | 31 | 35 | 91 |
| 9 |  Kelantan (KEL) | 21 | 13 | 8 | 42 |
| 10 |  Negeri Sembilan (NSN) | 20 | 16 | 25 | 61 |
| 11 |  Johor (JOH) | 19 | 18 | 28 | 65 |
| 12 |  Terengganu (TER) | 15 | 16 | 18 | 49 |
| 13 |  Malacca (MEL) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 39 |
| 14 |  Police (POL) | 2 | 9 | 7 | 18 |
| 15 |  Brunei (BRU) | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 16 |  Perlis (PER) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 370 | 368 | 439 | 1177 | |
Fourth Place-Points System
This is the last Sukma Games adopted the Fourth Place-Points System. Like many other Sukma Games, invitational teams are not entitled to this system. Organiser also have misleading practice of including the system in the medal table and rank a contingent by most number of points on the medal table. It had been abolished after this games.
| Contingent | 4th Place | Points |
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| Selangor | 41 | 629 |
| Pahang | 19 | 426 |
| Perak | 28 | 415 |
| Sarawak | 39 | 507 |
| Penang | 35 | 480 |
| Kedah | 39 | 407 |
| Sabah | 19 | 318 |
| Federal Territory | 27 | 369 |
| Kelantan | 4 | 165 |
| Negeri Sembilan | 12 | 234 |
| Johor | 11 | 255 |
| Terengganu | 2 | 181 |
| Malacca | 11 | 143 |
| Royal Malaysian Police | 5 | 63 |
| Brunei | 3 | N/A |
| Perlis | 5 | 19 |
| Total | 300 | 4611 |
Concerns and Controversies
- On 28 May 2006, Kedah lost a Gold medal after it was found out that Linvern Lim Yu Zheng represents Kedah as a Negeri Sembilan citizen. Kedah deliberately took him for the Swimming event and is found not obey to the Games rules. Lim Yu Zheng previously represents Negeri Sembilan in two previous Sukma Games Edition.
- On 4 June 2006, An athlete failed a doping test.
- On 28 May 2006, Power Failure occurs at several Sukma Games venues in Kedah. At the Mount Keriang Aquatic Centre, the electric board suffers damage when the diving event is about to begin at 11 a.m.. At the Squash centre at Muadzam Shah Sports Complex, power failure occurs at 4.40 p.m.. These causes the following events to be delayed.
References
- โ "11th Sukma Games Utusan Website".
- โ "Official 11th Sukma Games Website". Archived from the original on 19 August 2006.
- โ Mascot at Official Website
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