2008 Sukma Games

Badminton at the 2014 Sukma Games
Events
Men		singles		doubles		team
Women		singles		doubles		team
Mixed		doubles

The 12th edition of Sukan Malaysia, a.k.a Malaysia Games was held in Kuala Dungun, Kuala Terengganu, Kemaman and some other places in Terengganu. This edition was the best edition held by a state. It was said by Minister of Youth and Sports, the next edition will be held in Malacca.^[1]

Prelude

This is the 12th 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 Malacca, Perlis and Kelantan.

Prior to this games, Terengganu has yet to host any Sukma Games. As this is the first time the Malaysian state held such a grand national sporting event, many of the sports venues and facilities were freshly completed.

Information

The official mascot.

Mascot

The mascot is a Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion Ocellaris) and known as false percula clownfish or common clownfish . The species is prevalent and can be found in the waters of the West Pacific Ocean, East Indian Ocean and islands off the coast of Terengganu. It is one of the most attractive fish in Perhentian Islands.

The Ocellaris Clownfish is said to be active, energetic and aggresive, resemble the spirit of the athlete whatever the sport. The flag of Terengganu represents the burning spirit and the role played by Terengganu as the host of Sukma Games.

Overall, both the mascot and the logo in every sports reflect the sports activity exhibited. The joy and fun of the 2008 Sukma Games is also depicted by the smiling face of the mascot.

Si Diman is the name of the 2008 Sukma Games mascot. Si Diman is a "bisexual mascot" that can be refer as either male or female mascot.

Diman is short for Darul Iman synonym to the state of Terengganu. The abbreviated word with two syllabus is easily pronounced and remembered.

The word 'Iman' is a principle of Muslims, represents the official religion of Terengganu. Diman is also based on the myth of the greatest warrior of Terengganu long time ago.

Theme Song

Medal Table

      Host state

2008 Sukma Games (SUKMA XII)
Rank	Contingent	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Terengganu	61	39	47	147
2	Selangor	54	47	51	152
3	Sarawak	52	52	42	146
4	Pahang	31	29	24	84
5	Federal Territory	29	38	58	125
6	Perak	29	27	39	95
7	Kedah	29	27	37	93
8	Penang	27	31	47	105
9	Johor	27	31	40	98
10	Malacca	23	22	27	72
11	Sabah	21	20	31	72
12	Negeri Sembilan	11	21	35	67
13	Kelantan	8	9	18	35
14	Perlis	4	6	8	18
15	Brunei	0	2	0	2
Total		406	401	504	1311

2008 Sukma Games XII
Terengganu First title

Second place	Third place	Fourth place
Selangor	Sarawak	Pahang

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