KUCHING: Although Sukma XVIII is officially scheduled for July 22-31, the first competitions of football, taekwondo, rhythmic gymnastics, lawn bowls and karate will commence on July 19.
Football matches are to be played at Stadium Negeri, Padang C and D and Unimas football field, with Perak as the defending champions. Sarawak last won the title in 1990 when it hosted the Malaysia Games (Sukma).
The taekwondo competition will be held at Sarawak Indoor Stadium which will also host the artistic gymnastics competition.
