High hopes for Sukma athletes

Ekmaluddin (centre) with Johor athletes who received incentive payments for excelling in the SEA Games and Asian Games.

THE Johor squad’s training for next year’s Malaysia Games (Sukma) is being conducted indoors because of the current rainy season.

Johor Sports Council (MSNJ) director Mohd Ekmaluddin Ishak said preparations were in full swing and the state was hopeful of retaining its overall champion title.