2011–2012 Sukma Games

XIV Sukma Games
Host cityKuala Lumpur
Teams14
Athletes3368
Events19 sports
Opening2 June
Closing12 June
Opened byMuhyiddin Yassin
Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia
Main venueKLFA Stadium
Website2011 Sukma Games
XV Sukma Games
Host cityPahang
MottoSukan Menjana Perpaduan
(Sports Generates Unity)
Teams15
Athletes5828
Events24 sports
Opening9 July
Closing16 July
Opened byAhmad Shah
Sultan of Pahang
Main venueDarul Makmur Stadium
Website2012 Sukma Games

On 27 May 2010, the National Sports Council of Malaysia had decided the Sukma Games would be held annually, with the National Sports Council holding the games every odd year in Kuala Lumpur, and the state holding the games every even year. It was also decided that the odd year Sukma Games would only feature optional sports while the even year Sukma Games would include 19 core sports and 5 optional sports.

The 2011 Sukma Games, officially known as the 14th Sukma Games, were held from 2 to 12 June 2011 and featured 19 optional sports, whereas the 2012 Sukma Games, officially known as the 15th Sukma Games, were held in Pahang from 9 to 16 July 2012 and featured 24 sports.

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