# 2004 Sukma Games

The 2004 Sukma Games, officially known as the 10th Sukma Games, was a Malaysian multi-sport event held in Negeri Sembilan from May 29 to June 6, 2004. Sarawakian swimmer Daniel Bego and Perakian swimmer Cindy Ong were announced as the Best Sportsman and Best Sportswoman of the event, respectively.

## Development and preparation

The 10th Sukma Games Organizing Committee was formed to oversee the staging of the event. According to the Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, the state government spent around RM170 million to organize the event. Around RM132.6 million out of that amount was allocated for the renovation and upgrading of the stadium and facilities. The actual cost of organizing the sports event was around RM36 million.
Major construction took place, especially in the hub of the sports complex in Paroi, such as the renovation of Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium and the construction of the new aquatic complex, which began in 2002. There was a major upgrade for the state hockey stadium and Tan Sri Dr. Mohamed Said bowling complex in Seremban 2.

### Venues

The 2004 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 was done in venues that are more than a decade old. They will be returned to public use after the games.
The centerpiece of the activities was the upgraded 45,000-seat Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, which hosts most of the events. A games village was not built; instead, athletes and officials were housed in universities, apartments, and hotels throughout Negeri Sembilan.
Besides being physically near the sports venues, it was hoped that it would add vibe to the city and reduce post-game costs by converting a dedicated games village to other uses.
The 10th Sukma Games had 31 venues for the games. 22 in Seremban, four in Port Dickson, three in Kuala Pilah and two in Rembau.
| District | Competition Venue | Sports |
| Seremban | Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium | Athletics, Football, Opening and closing ceremony |
| Seremban | King George V School, Seremban | Football |
| Seremban | Padang Rahang Square | Football |
| Seremban | Taman Tuanku Jaafar High School | Football |
| Seremban | Raja Melewar teaching institute | Football |
| Seremban | Paroi Swimming Complex | Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming |
| Seremban | Negeri Sembilan Chinese Recreation Club Hall | Badminton |
| Seremban | Paroi Sports Complex Center Court | Sepak Takraw, Boxing, Netball |
| Seremban | Seremban International Golf Club, Seremban | Golf |
| Seremban | Nilai Indoor Stadium | Gymnastics |
| Seremban | Seremban Municipal Council Hall | Karate, Pencak silat |
| Seremban | Seremban Astroturf Stadium | Hockey |
| Seremban | Seremban Municipal Council Negeri Sembilan Field | Cricket |
| Seremban | Seremban Golden Bowl | Bowling |
| Seremban | Staffield Country Resort, Seremban | Squash |
| Seremban | Nilai Spring Field | Squash |
| Seremban | Youth and Sports Complex, Paroi | Tennis |
| Seremban | Chung Hwa High School, Seremban | Table tennis, Wushu |
| Seremban | Galla Shooting Range, Mantin | Shooting |
| Seremban | Seremban bowling field | Lawn bowls |
| Seremban | Tuanku Jaafar College | Cricket |
| Seremban | Dusun Nyior High School | Cricket |
| Port Dickson | Port Dickson-Seremban Highway | Cycling (Road) |
| Port Dickson | Royal Port Dickson Yacht Club | Sailing |
| Port Dickson | Rakan Muda Sports Center | Taekwondo |
| Port Dickson | Port Dickson Basketball Hall | Basketball |
| Kuala Pilah | Chung Hua High School, Kuala Pilah | Volleyball |
| Kuala Pilah | Ulu Bendul, Kuala Pilah | Cycling (Mountain bike) |
| Kuala Pilah | Tuanku Muhammad High School | Rugby |
| Rembau | National Youth Skills Institute (IBKN) Hall, Chembong | Judo, Fencing, Weightlifting |
| Rembau | SMKA Pedas | Archery |

## Marketing
### Logo

The logo of the 2004 Sukma Games is a geometrically shaped image. Three geometrical objects resembling the three athletes standing together to hold the torch up represent the unity of Malaysia through sports, which is concurrent with the Sukma Games objective, which is to improve unity and integration of nationality among the various communities in Malaysia. The three athletes also represent the champion, runner-up, and second runner-up positions, which is the goal of every athlete.
The torch signifies the strength and competitive spirit of the athlete to achieve victory in every event. The four color's used in the game's logo are red, which represents the strength and spirit needed to achieve victory; yellow, which represents sovereign rights and harmony in Negeri Sembilan; blue, which represents unity and national integration; and black, which represents the traditional rule of Negeri Sembilan State under the Adat Perpatih norm.

### Mascot

The mascot of the 2004 Sukma Games is a nameless deer. It was a 'royalty hunt' in the glory days of the Malay Sultanate of Malacca and is now a symbol of Negeri Sembilan and one of the prevalent species in Malaysia. The mascot's adoption is meant to promote the state's eco-tourism.

## The games
### Participating states

* Johor
* Kedah
* Kelantan
* Malacca
* Negeri Sembilan
* Pahang
* Penang
* Perak
* Perlis
* Sabah
* Sarawak
* Selangor
* Terengganu
* Kuala Lumpur
* Labuan
* Police
* Brunei

### Sports

* Aquatics
** Diving
** Swimming
** Synchronized swimming
* Archery
* Athletics
* Badminton
* Basketball
* Bowling
* Boxing
* Cricket
* Cycling
* Fencing
* Football
* Golf
* Gymnastics
* Hockey
* Judo
* Karate
* Lawn bowls
* Netball
* Sepak takraw
* Shooting
* Pencak silat
* Rugby sevens
* Squash
* Sailing
* Taekwondo
* Table tennis
* Tennis
* Wushu
* Weightlifting
* Volleyball

### Medal table

A total of 1202 medals, comprising 370 gold medals, 368 silver medals, and 464 bronze medals, were awarded to athletes. The host, Negeri Sembilan's performance, was their best ever yet and placed tenth overall among participating states.
* Host nation (Negeri Sembilan)
2004 Sukma Games medal table :
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Selangor | 56 | 58 | 52 | 166 |
| 2 | Sarawak | 53 | 56 | 44 | 153 |
| 3 | Perak | 47 | 35 | 50 | 132 |
| 4 | Penang | 36 | 35 | 61 | 132 |
| 5 | Kuala Lumpur | 33 | 29 | 42 | 104 |
| 6 | Johor | 27 | 31 | 29 | 87 |
| 7 | Pahang | 27 | 17 | 35 | 79 |
| 8 | Malacca | 24 | 16 | 25 | 65 |
| 9 | Sabah | 21 | 28 | 37 | 86 |
| 10 | Negeri Sembilan* | 20 | 18 | 23 | 61 |
| 11 | Kedah | 13 | 19 | 21 | 53 |
| 12 | Terengganu | 6 | 9 | 15 | 30 |
| 13 | Kelantan | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 |
| 14 | Police | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 15 | Brunei | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
| 16 | Perlis | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 17 | Labuan | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Totals (17 entries) | Totals (17 entries) | 370 | 368 | 464 | 1,202 |

## Broadcasting

Radio Televisyen Malaysia was responsible for live streaming of several events, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the games.