2016 Malaysia Para Games

The 2016 Malaysia Para Games, officially known as the 18th Malaysia Para Games is a multi-sport event that will be held in Kuching and some other places in Sarawak 1 This would be Sarawak's second time to host the Sukma Games, and also its second as host of the Malaysia Para Games.[1]

Sarawak is the sixth state to host the Malaysia Para Games after Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Kelantan, Malacca, Terengganu, Johor and before Pahang and Perlis. Sarawak is also the fourth state to host the Malaysia Para Games based on the rotation system of the Sukma Games host, a hosting system introduced in 2010 begin with the 2010 Malaysia Para Games. The 2016 Malaysia Para Games is fourth edition of the games to held at the venue where the Sukma Games last held.

Organisation

The host

This Games is the 4th edition of the Malaysia Para Games to follow the rotation system of the Sukma Games host. Sarawak is the host of the 18th Malaysia Para Games.

Since 1986, all states of Malaysia has hosted the Malaysia Para Games except for Kelantan. Prior to the 2016 games, Sarawak had hosted the 1996 Malaysia Para Games where it emerged as overall champion.

Venues

Sarawak Stadium.

The 2016 Malaysia Para Games used a mix of new and existing venues. Most venues were existing public-sporting facilities, while others were newly constructed venues. Some retrofitting work were done in venues which are more than a decade old. They will be revert to public use after the games and some had been used to host multi-disciplinary events such as the 1990 Sukma Games and the 2016 Sukma Games.

At the centrepiece of the activities was the upgraded Petra Jaya Sports Complex. Incorporating the 40,000-seat Sarawak Stadium, it hosts most of the events.

Volunteers

The organisers estimated that about 1000 volunteers are needed to successfully host the games.

Marketing

Logo and mascot

The logo of the 2016 Malaysia Para Games depicts the three human-like figures standing together within the two circles in an upward motion which reflects the slogan "Unity in Diversity" and carries the clear message that in sports...everyone including the less able athletes, are united in the quest for honour and glory. Besides it symbolises the unity among the people from different races and background and the celebration for athletes who have achieved their lifetime dreams of sporting excellence and glory.

Similar to the 2016 Sukma Games, the official mascots of the 2016 Malaysia Para Games is a pair of hornbills named Satria (male) and Satrina (female) respectively. It is said that Sarawak is known by many as "Bumi Kenyalang" or the "Land of the Hornbills". The mascots were designed in 3D to give them a more realistic appeal. Designers of the mascot costume took into account the ergonomics of the mascot as to not bring discomfort to the wearer. The mascots wears the Sarawak flag and all in all symbolizes the state of Sarawak. These mascots were designed by Amir Hassan Mohd Shah,[2] and are the first ever Malaysia Para Games mascots in history to depict both male and female mascots.

The games

Participating States

Sports

The Sarawak Sukma Games Organising Committee had confirmed a total of 9 sports for the 2016 Malaysia Para Games. The announcement took place after the sports were endorsed at the press conference of the 2016 Sukma Games in Baitul Makmur, Petra Jaya.

Medal Table

      Host state

Rank States Gold Silver Bronze Total
 Johor (JOH)
 Kedah (KED)
 Kelantan (KEL)
 Negeri Sembilan (NSE)
 Malacca (MEL)
 Pahang (PAH)
 Penang (PEN)
 Perak (PRK)
 Perlis (PER)
 Sabah (SAB)
 Sarawak (SAR)
 Selangor (SEL)
 Terengganu (TER)
 Federal Territory (WIL)
 Labuan (LAB)
Total

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://sukmasarawak2016.my/news/32
  2. ↑ "Maskot Sukma Sarawak 2016". Paralimpiad Sarawak 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.

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