New Branding for Perlis Games to Promote Sports Culture
The Perlis Games will be given a new branding and own identity with the philosophy of sports culture in the way of the Perlis people. This move is aimed at ensuring that every participation in all sports is participated by the state’s natives.
Commitment to Success
Perlis Youth and Sports, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Mohd Ridzuan Hashim emphasized that the Perlis State Sports Council (MSNPs) and the State Sports Association will work seriously to ensure success can be achieved together. He highlighted that in addition to the success of the medal collection in the Games, they also hope that the management of the State Sports Association will improve.
Improved Management of State Sports Association
Mohd Ridzuan said, "Therefore, I hope that the administrators of the association will try to ensure that their association moves in tandem with the state government in the management of sports in the state of Perlis." He added that the state government wants to ensure that all sports competed by the state is represented by only athletes from Perlis because the funds are provided by the state government.
Priorities for Success
He listed several priorities for success, including the level of coaching expertise, athlete welfare, comfort of training centers, and tournament organization. All of these are given priority to the people of Perlis to participate as key players to ensure the successful implementation of this plan.
Targeting 20 Gold Medals at SUKMA 2026
At a press conference after the incentive handover ceremony, Mohd Ridzuan said Perlis is targeting 20 gold medals at SUKMA 2026 with a focus on eight core sports. He added that they will continue the efforts that have started this year with new enthusiasm and will intensify the training of athletes, including through state-level sports events.
Incentives for Medal Winners
According to a statement from the MSNP, the Perlis state government through MSNP handed winning incentives of RM497,300 to athletes who won medals at the SUKMA, Para SUKMA and Paris Paralympics. For the record, Perlis managed to win 12 gold medals at the SUKMA 2024 Games, while Para SUKMA contributed six gold medals for the state.
Datuk Abdul Latif Romly’s Achievement
Datuk Abdul Latif Romly managed to bring home a silver medal through the Men’s Long Jump (T20) event at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and received an incentive worth RM80,000 for making Perlis proud at the world level.
Conclusion
The new branding for the Perlis Games is an important step in promoting sports culture in the state and ensuring that only athletes from Perlis participate in state-level competitions. With a focus on coaching expertise, athlete welfare, and tournament organization, Perlis is targeting 20 gold medals at SUKMA 2026. The state government’s commitment to supporting local athletes and promoting sports development is evident in the incentives handed out to medal winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the goal of the new branding for the Perlis Games?
A: The goal is to promote sports culture in the state and ensure that only athletes from Perlis participate in state-level competitions.
Q: What are the priorities for success?
A: The priorities include the level of coaching expertise, athlete welfare, comfort of training centers, and tournament organization.
Q: What is the target for gold medals at SUKMA 2026?
A: The target is 20 gold medals with a focus on eight core sports.