2006 Sukma Games

2006 Sukma Games
200px The logo of the 2006 Sukma Games
Events	31
Motto	Sukan Cemerlang Negara Terbilang (Glory in sports, Glorify the nation)
Opening Ceremony	24 May
Closing Ceremony	6 June
Participating Contingent	16
Ceremony Venue	Darul Aman Stadium, Alor Setar
Website	Official 11th Sukma Games Website

The 2006 Sukma Games, officially known as XI SUKMA was a multi-sport event held in Alor Setar, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Langkawi and some other places in Kedah from May 24, 2006 to June 6, 2006 with 31 sports and disciplines featured in the games. This was Kedah's first time to host the Sukma Games.

Introduction

This is the 11th edition of Sukma Games since its introduction in 1986. It was for the very first time the state held such a national sporting event. At that time, all states held their respective Sukma Games except for Kelantan, Terengganu, Malacca and Perlis.

Prior to this games, Kedah has yet to host any Sukma Games. As this is the first time the rice bowl of Malaysia held such a grand national sporting event, many of the sports venues and facilities were either completed in time or renovated.

Information

Mascot

The Eagle is the state animal of Kedah. The mascot name is "Bang Helang". The eagle is one of the most prevalent animal in Kedah especially in the Langkawi Islands. It represents the characteristics and soul of the Kedahans namely, courage, fast, competency, friendly, smart and caring. The eagle is represented by the eagle sculpture in the Eagle Square (Dataran Helang) in Kuah, Langkawi island.

The official mascot.

Theme and Theme Song

The Theme and Theme Song of the games is "Sukan Cemerlang Negara Terbilang" which means - Glory in sports, Glorify the nation.

The Lyrics

Sukan Cemerlang Negara Terbilang Hembusan semangat membuka lembaran sejarah Api membakar terus membara di dalam jiwa terpancar Sinar harapan yang menanti. Rentasi rintangan bersama semangat kesukanan Terbang bak helang megah penuh aksi Di pentas arena pertarungan Bersatu hati penuh harmoni Melangkah jua kita seiringan Memburu harapan mengejar impian SUKMA kesebelas jadi kenyataan Sukan Cemerlang Negara Terbilang SUKMA di Kedah Darul Aman Jejakkan kakimu Bukan sekadar ilusi Kekecewaan, kemenangan Menjadi kenangan selamanya...... Melangkah jua kita seiringan Memburu harapan mengejar impian SUKMA kesebelas jadi kenyataan Sukan Cemerlang Negara Terbilang SUKMA di Kedah Darul Aman SUKMA di Kedah Darul Aman

English translation A blast of the spirit opens up the history Burning flame smolder in the radiated soul The awaiting sun rays of hope . Overcoming challenges together with sportsmanship spirit Fly like a proud eagle full of action In the arena of battle Uniting hearts with harmony Together we step ahead Hunting hopes and chasing dreams The 11th Sukma Games becomes reality Glory in sports, glorify the nation The Sukma Games in Kedah Step your feet forward It isn't an illusion Losing, winning Are forever memories...... Together we step ahead Hunting hopes and chasing dreams The 11th Sukma Games becomes reality Glory in sports, glorify the nation The Sukma Games in Kedah The Sukma Games in Kedah

Venues

The Venue are places where each respective sporting event was held. The venue for the 2006 Sukma Games events are as below.

Venues	Sports
Youth And Sports Complex	Weightlifting
Kuala Nerang	Cycling
Sultan Abdul Halim Sports Complex	Gymnastics, Badminton
Darul Aman Golf & Country Club	Golf
Sultan Abdul Hamid Sports Complex	Men's Hockey
Muadzam Shah Sports Complex	Women's Hockey, Squash
Universiti Utara Malaysia	Archery, Football, Netball
Pokok Sena Shooting Range	Shooting
Darul Aman Stadium	Athletics, Football
Sultan Muadzam Shah Hall	Silat Melayu
Langkawi	Sailing
Mount Keriang Aquatic Centre	Aquatics
Ampang Super Bowl Sungai Petani	Tenpin Bowling
MADA Headquarters Football Field	Football
Darulaman Football Field	Football
Yih Min Primary School Simpang Empat, Sungai Petani	Basketball
Lip Seang Kor Morality Hall	Karate, Taekwondo
Green Building Darul Aman	Lawn Bowl
Keat Hwa Girls High School	Fencing

Medal Table

      Host state

Rank	States	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Selangor (SEL)	53	44	56	153
2	Pahang (PAH)	39	36	32	107
3	Perak (PRK)	37	25	33	95
4	Sarawak (SAR)	36	42	55	133
5	Penang (PEN)	36	40	52	128
6	Kedah (KED)	30	34	37	101
7	Sabah (SAB)	26	26	29	81
8	Federal Territory (WIL)	25	31	35	91
9	Kelantan (KEL)	21	13	8	42
10	Negeri Sembilan (NSN)	20	16	25	61
11	Johor (JOH)	19	18	28	65
12	Terengganu (TER)	15	16	18	49
13	Malacca (MEL)	11	15	13	39
14	Police (POL)	2	9	7	18
15	Brunei (BRU)	0	3	5	8
16	Perlis (PER)	0	0	6	6
Total		370	368	439	1177

Fourth Place-Points System

See also: Sukma Games § Fourth Place-Points System

This is the last Sukma Games adopted the Fourth Place-Points System. Like many other Sukma Games, invitational teams are not entitled to this system. Organiser also have misleading practice of including the system in the medal table and rank a contingent by most number of points on the medal table. It had been abolished after this games.

Contingent	4th Place	Points
Selangor	41	629
Pahang	19	426
Perak	28	415
Sarawak	39	507
Penang	35	480
Kedah	39	407
Sabah	19	318
Federal Territory	27	369
Kelantan	4	165
Negeri Sembilan	12	234
Johor	11	255
Terengganu	2	181
Malacca	11	143
Royal Malaysian Police	5	63
Brunei	3	N/A
Perlis	5	19
Total	300	4611

Concerns and Controversies

• On 28 May 2006, Kedah lost a Gold medal after it was found out that Linvern Lim Yu Zheng represents Kedah as a Negeri Sembilan citizen. Kedah deliberately took him for the Swimming event and is found not obey to the Games rules. Lim Yu Zheng previously represents Negeri Sembilan in two previous Sukma Games Edition.
• On 4 June 2006, An athlete failed a doping test.
• On 28 May 2006, Power Failure occurs at several Sukma Games venues in Kedah. At the Mount Keriang Aquatic Centre, the electric board suffers damage when the diving event is about to begin at 11 a.m.. At the Squash centre at Muadzam Shah Sports Complex, power failure occurs at 4.40 p.m.. These causes the following events to be delayed.