Jump to content

2004 Sukma Games

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

X Sukma Games
Host cityNegeri Sembilan
MottoAtlet cemerlang, Negara gemilang
(Excellent athlete, glorious nation)
Teams17
Athletes6000
Events30 sports
Opening29 May
Closing6 June
Opened byTuanku Jaafar
Yang di-Pertuan Besar
Main venueTuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium
Website2004 Sukma Games

The 2004 Sukma Games, officially known as the 10th Sukma Games, was a Malaysian multi-sport event held in Negeri Sembilan from May 29 to June 6, 2004. Sarawakian swimmer Daniel Bego and Perakian swimmer Cindy Ong were announced as the Best Sportsman and Best Sportswoman of the event, respectively.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Development and preparation

[edit]

The 10th Sukma Games Organizing Committee was formed to oversee the staging of the event. According to the Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, the state government spent around RM170 million.[8] Around RM132.6 million was allocated for the renovation and upgrading of the stadium and facilities. The actual cost of organizing the sports event was around RM36 million.

Major construction took place, especially in the hub of the sports complex in Paroi, such as the renovation of Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium and the construction of the new aquatic complex, which began in 2002. There was a major upgrade for the state hockey stadium and Tan Sri Dr. Mohamed Said bowling complex in Seremban 2.

Venues

[edit]

The 2004 Sukma 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 was done in venues that are more than a decade old. They will be returned to public use after the games.

The centerpiece of the activities was the upgraded 45,000-seat Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, which hosts most of the events. A games village was not built; instead, athletes and officials were housed in universities, apartments, and hotels throughout Negeri Sembilan.

Besides being physically near the sports venues, it was hoped that it would add vibe to the city and reduce post-game costs by converting a dedicated games village to other uses.

The 10th Sukma Games had 31 venues for the games. 22 in Seremban, four in Port Dickson, three in Kuala Pilah and two in Rembau.[9][10]

District Competition Venue Sports
Seremban Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium Athletics, Football, Opening and closing ceremony
King George V School, Seremban Football
Padang Rahang Square Football
Taman Tuanku Jaafar High School Football
Raja Melewar teaching institute Football
Paroi Swimming Complex Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming
Negeri Sembilan Chinese Recreation Club Hall Badminton
Paroi Sports Complex Center Court Sepak Takraw, Boxing, Netball
Seremban International Golf Club, Seremban Golf
Nilai Indoor Stadium Gymnastics
Seremban Municipal Council Hall Karate, Pencak silat
Seremban Astroturf Stadium Hockey
Seremban Municipal Council Negeri Sembilan Field Cricket
Seremban Golden Bowl Bowling
Staffield Country Resort, Seremban Squash
Nilai Spring Field Squash
Youth and Sports Complex, Paroi Tennis
Chung Hwa High School, Seremban Table tennis, Wushu
Galla Shooting Range, Mantin Shooting
Seremban bowling field Lawn bowls
Tuanku Jaafar College Cricket
Dusun Nyior High School Cricket
Port Dickson Port Dickson-Seremban Highway Cycling (Road)
Royal Port Dickson Yacht Club Sailing
Rakan Muda Sports Center Taekwondo
Port Dickson Basketball Hall Basketball
Kuala Pilah Chung Hua High School, Kuala Pilah Volleyball
Ulu Bendul, Kuala Pilah Cycling (Mountain bike)
Tuanku Muhammad High School Rugby
Rembau National Youth Skills Institute (IBKN) Hall, Chembong Judo, Fencing, Weightlifting
SMKA Pedas Archery

Marketing

[edit]
[edit]
Deer, the Official Mascot of the 2004 Sukma Games.

The logo of the 2004 Sukma Games is a geometrically shaped image. Three geometrical objects resembling the three athletes standing together to hold the torch up represent the unity of Malaysia through sports, which is concurrent with the Sukma Games objective, which is to improve unity and integration of nationality among the various communities in Malaysia. The three athletes also represent the champion, runner-up, and second runner-up positions, which is the goal of every athlete.

The torch signifies the strength and competitive spirit of the athlete to achieve victory in every event. The four color's used in the game's logo are red, which represents the strength and spirit needed to achieve victory; yellow, which represents sovereign rights and harmony in Negeri Sembilan; blue, which represents unity and national integration; and black, which represents the traditional rule of Negeri Sembilan State under the Adat Perpatih norm.[11]

Mascot

[edit]

The mascot of the 2004 Sukma Games is a nameless deer. It was a 'royalty hunt' in the glory days of the Malay Sultanate of Malacca and is now a symbol of Negeri Sembilan and one of the prevalent species in Malaysia. The mascot's adoption is meant to promote the state's eco-tourism.[12][13][14][15]

The games

[edit]

Participating states

[edit]

Sports

[edit]

Medal table

[edit]

A total of 1202 medals, comprising 370 gold medals, 368 silver medals, and 464 bronze medals, were awarded to athletes. The host, Negeri Sembilan's performance, was their best ever yet and placed tenth overall among participating states.[16]

  *   Host nation (Negeri Sembilan)

2004 Sukma Games medal table
RankStateGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Selangor565852166
2 Sarawak535644153
3 Perak473550132
4 Penang363561132
5 Kuala Lumpur332942104
6 Johor27312987
7 Pahang27173579
8 Malacca24162565
9 Sabah21283786
10 Negeri Sembilan*20182361
11 Kedah13192153
12 Terengganu691530
13 Kelantan471021
14Police2248
15 Brunei15511
16 Perlis0268
17 Labuan0156
Totals (17 entries)3703684641,202

Broadcasting

[edit]

Radio Televisyen Malaysia was responsible for live streaming of several events, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the games.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Perak mastered the shooting range". Archived from the original on 17 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Commemorative Medal".
  3. ^ "10th Sukma full of sad and joy". Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  4. ^ "2004 Sukma Games photo". Archived from the original on 24 June 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Official website opening ceremony schedule". Archived from the original on 31 May 2004. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Has the 10th Sukma achieved its objectives?". Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Made Sukma a place to forge unity". Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  8. ^ Sharmini, P. (6 May 2004). "Sukma 2004 to cost RM170m, says MB". New Straits Times. p. 9.
  9. ^ "Venue: Official Website". 27 June 2006. Archived from the original on 18 October 2004.
  10. ^ "Schedule". Archived from the original on 17 May 2004. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Logo at the official website of the Games". Archived from the original on 20 December 2004.
  12. ^ "Flip Flap Mascot". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  13. ^ "Mascot at the Official Website of the Games". Archived from the original on 18 October 2004.
  14. ^ "NS launches Sukma logo, mascot". Archived from the original on 17 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  15. ^ "Logo sukma 2004 dilancar". Archived from the original on 17 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  16. ^ "Medal Tally at the official website". Official Website. Archived from the original on 1 July 2004.
[edit]
Preceded by Sukma Games
Negeri Sembilan
X Sukma Games (2004) 		Succeeded by
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2004_Sukma_Games&oldid=1248605304"