MALAYSIA GAMES XV - 2012

Kuantan is the state capital of  Pahang, the 3rd largest state in Malaysia. It is situated near the mouth of the Kuantan River and faces the  South China Sea, with approximately 700,000 people.

It's a beach life at Teluk Chempedak Beach, located only five kilometres from Kuantan town. A place of sunshine, take to the sails, surf the waves or just while away the hours on the promenade with a purpose built local food court, an international fast food outlet and 5 star resort hotel in the vicinity.

There are also many islands offshore, including Tioman Island, with extensive coral reef systems. Fine stretches of beach are found from Kuantan heading to Terengganu.. A traditional fishing industry still exists along the coast. Keropok, dried fish cakes are a welcome favourite among locals and traditional industry includes the mass processing of dried fish and seafood as well as the famed keropok lekor.

In 1996 Pahang produced many talented gymnasts who represented Malaysia at the ’98 Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur. However that was 16 years ago, and come July this state will host the XV SUKMA.

Sukma  Games is a sporting event in Malaysia held annually since 2011, but before that it was held once in two years. Sukma is an acronym  for Sukan Malaysia; literally Malaysian Games.

For those interested in gymnastics see you there on the 6^th -10^th July for artistic gymnastics and 12^th – 16^th July 2012 for Rhythmic gymnastics competitions. Don’t miss the grand opening ceremony on Saturday 7^th July 2012.

Good Luck to all our Gymnasts !