2006 Sukma Games
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| Motto | Sukan Cemerlang, Negara Terbilang (Glory in sports, glorify the nation) |
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| Teams participating | 16 | ||
| Events | 370 in 27 sports | ||
| Opening ceremony | 24 May 2006 | ||
| Closing ceremony | 4 June 2006 | ||
| Main venue | Darul Aman Stadium, Alor Setar | ||
| Website | 2006 Sukma Games | ||
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The 2006 Sukma Games, officially known as the 11th Sukma Games was a multi-sport event held in Kota Setar, Padang Terap, Kubang Pasu, Pendang, Langkawi and Kuala Muda in Kedah from 24 May 2006 to 6 June 2006 with 370 in 31 sports and disciplines featured in the games.
This was Kedah's first time to host the Sukma Games. Kedah is the tenth state to host the Sukma Games after Federal Territory, Sarawak, Johor, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Penang, Sabah and Negeri Sembilan, the fourth in the 21st century after Penang, Sabah and Negeri Sembilan and the third in Northern Malaysia after Perak and Penang.
The final medal tally was led by Selangor, followed by Pahang and Perak with host Kedah in sixth place. Several national and games records were broken during the games. Negeri Sembilan weightlifter Zulkifli Che Rose and Negeri Sembilan swimmer Lew Yih Wey were announced as Best Sportsman and Best Sportswoman of the games respectively. Though there were several controversies, the games were deemed generally successful with the rising standard of competition amongst the Malaysian states.
This is the 11th 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 Kelantan, Terengganu, Malacca and Perlis.
Prior to this games, Kedah has yet to host any Sukma Games. As this is the first time the rice bowl of Malaysia held such a grand national sporting event, many of the sports venues and facilities were either completed in time or renovated.
The 2006 Sukma Games used a mix of new and existing venues. Most venues were existing public-sporting facilities, while others were newly constructed venues. Some retrofitting work were done in venues which are more than a decade old. They will be revert to public use after the games.
At the centrepiece of the activities was the upgraded 40,000-seat Darul Aman Stadium which hosts most of the events. A games village was not built, instead athletes and officials were housed in Universities throughout Kedah. Besides being physically near to the sport venues, it was hoped that it will add vibe to the city and reduce post-games costs in converting a dedicated games village to other uses.
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