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Negeri Sembilan is offering an incentive of RM5,000 to athletes from the state who win gold medals at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Sarawak, which will be held from Aug 17 to 24. State Secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim also announced that silver medallists will receive RM3,000, and bronze medallists RM2,000. “For doubles, each athlete will receive RM3,000 for a gold medal, RM2,000 for silver, and RM1,000 for bronze. For groups of three, each athlete will receive RM2,000 for a gold medal, RM1,500 for silver, and RM800 for bronze. “For teams with more than four members, each will receive

The Perak contingent is placing high hopes particularly on its judo, silat, kabaddi, silambam, muay thai, cricket, and hockey teams to bring home gold medals at the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Sarawak, which will take place from Aug 17 to 24. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said that Perak are targeting at least 35 gold medals and aiming for a top-five finish at this year’s SUKMA, expressing confidence that the challenging goal is achievable. “Our slogan ‘Silver to Gold’ is not just rhetoric but reflects our determination to improve upon the eighth-place finish from the last SUKMA edition,”

The Perlis contingent has been reminded to maintain a high level of discipline and to ensure their safety and health during the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 in Sarawak, which will be held from Aug 17 to 24. The Regent of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail advised the athletes to avoid unhealthy practices related to doping and corruption, and to fully focus on competing with high sportsmanship. “Those selected to represent Perlis should uphold and honour the name of our state, and strive with determination to ensure that your sacrifices are rewarded. Insya-Allah, success will be on your side,”

Perlis athletes who win medals at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024, to be held in Sarawak from Aug 17 to 24, will receive cash incentives in recognition of their achievements. Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli announced that individual athletes winning gold medals will immediately receive RM1,000, silver medallists RM700, and bronze medallists RM400. “For doubles or groups of two to five people, the incentive is RM600 for gold, RM400 for silver, and RM200 for bronze per person. For teams of more than five, the incentive is RM300 for gold, RM200 for silver, and RM100 for bronze per person,” he

Malaysian squash legend Datuk Nicol Ann David has expressed her sincere gratitude to national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, after their excellent performance at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. In a Facebook post, Nicol, who is also the Deputy Chef de Mission for Malaysia, acknowledged the pain of the duo’s defeat, at the same time praising their remarkable journey and unwavering spirit on their debut at the biggest sporting event on the planet. ‘I know this moment will be painful, and it will hurt for some time. I can’t truly say or do anything to change that, because it’s