KOTA BHARU: A total of 320 athletes and 30 coaches who will represent Kelantan at the 22nd Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor, completed a self-motivation camp last Saturday.
Kelantan State Sports Council Assistant Sports Officer Muhammad Aiman Hakim Amir said the motivational camp, which lasted for three days starting on April 2, was his party’s preparation for the athletes to face the biennial games.
“This motivational camp is our initiative to build cooperation between athletes, coaches and management, as well as to build self-confidence and high discipline among those involved.
“In fact, the filling of this camp also involves psychology, motivation and anti-doping slots for athletes,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.
Muhammad Aiman Hakim said that all athletes participating in the camp not only need to prepare with physical and tactical training, but mental and emotional preparation is also given focus, especially when facing challenges from athletes from other states.
“This camp can indirectly foster a high fighting spirit to achieve the medal targets set by the respective sports management,” he said, adding that the Kelantan contingent will participate in 30 types of sports this time.
Among the sports are athletics, swimming, netball, weightlifting, Muay Thai, badminton, futsal and archery.
Asked about the medal target for this year’s games, he said the management had not yet officially announced it due to several factors.
SUKMA 2026 will take place from August 15 to 24 with the opening ceremony at the Sepang International Circuit, while the Para SUKMA Games will begin from September 5 to 10.
A total of 474 events from 37 sports were contested in nine districts involving 52 competition venues, while the Para SUKMA held in Petaling and Klang involved 10 sports and 316 events.
— BERNAMA
