KAPIT: Athletes from Kapit participating in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI) Sarawak 2024 are able to present a formidable challenge at the prestigious sporting event set to be held this August.
 
According to Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs), Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat, athletes from Kapit have past records of excellence in the previous editions of SUKMA, especially in combat sports like boxing and silat.
 
"We have about eight athletes from Kapit who will be participating in the upcoming SUKMA.
 
“We hope they will bring home with them the gold medals because athletes from Kapit have had a good record at SUKMA before,” he said.
 
He made these remarks when met by reporters after inaugurating the SUKMA and Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 Baton Relay here, on Sunday.
 
Earlier in his speech, the Bukit Goram Assemblyman called on Sarawakians to support the upcoming SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024.
 
"I urge all Sarawakians to come together to provide solid support and fighting spirit to the Sarawak athletes competing in any arena.
 
"In addition, we also need to support athletes from other states who are competing.
 
“Show that the people of Sarawak are friendly and live harmoniously, united in the diversity of races, cultures, and religions,” he added.
 
Also present were Sarawak Deputy State Secretary (Operation) and Chief Executive Officer of the SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 Secretariat, Datu Hii Chang Kee, and Resident of Kapit Division, Galong Luang. -UKASnews