Sarawak Games slated in January to scout talent for Sukma

State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah delivering his winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (Nov 28). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: The Sarawak Games (Suksar) will be held in January to scout talent and prepare state athletes for the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) next year.

State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Suksar would involve 13 sports, including weightlifting, cycling, basketball, volleyball, hockey, sepak takraw and martial arts.