2016 Sukma Games

XVIII Sukma Games
Host citySarawak
MottoPerpaduan dalam Kepelbagaian
(Unity in Diversity)
Teams15
Athletes5670
Events382 in 24 sports (28 disciplines)
Opening23 July
Closing31 July
Opened byGovernor Abdul Taib Mahmud
Closed byDeputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
Main venueSarawak Stadium
Website2016 Sukma Games

The 2016 Sukma Games, officially known as the 18th Sukma Games, was a Malaysian multi-sport event held in Sarawak. This was Sarawak's second time to host the Sukma Games, having earlier done so in 1990.

The Games were held from 23 to 31 July 2016, although several events had commenced from 19 July 2016. Around 5670 athletes from 13 states, Federal Territory and Brunei participated at the Games which featured 382 events in 24 sports. The Games were opened by Abdul Taib Mahmud, the governor of Sarawak at the Sarawak Stadium.

The final medal tally was led by Selangor, followed by the hosts Sarawak and Terengganu. 6 national and 67 Games records were broken during this edition of Sukma Games. Malaccan sprinter Khairul Hafiz Jantan and Terengganuan archer Nur Aqilah Yusof were announced as best sportsman and best sportswoman of the games respectively.