Malaysia identifies 132 Sukma athletes for 2027 SEA Games push after record-breaking performances

The Malaysian government has identified 132 athletes who participated in the 2026 Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) as potential candidates for the 2027 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) to be held in Malaysia. Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari announced that these athletes will undergo further monitoring and assessment based on their performance, fitness, injury status, and international performance standards.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, along with the National Sports Council and stakeholders, will review efforts to strengthen the biennial sporting event, focusing on athlete development, competition standards, coach development, and sports science. This initiative aims to ensure Sukma continues to produce high-performance athletes who can bring glory to Malaysia on the international stage.

The Sukma 2026 event saw record-breaking performances, notably by the Terengganu track cycling team and Selangor swimmer Eliza Ai Shen Tan, who set new national records in their respective events.

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