KUCHING: The swimming squad is expected to excel and contribute medals to the Sarawak contingent at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI 2024, scheduled from August 17 to 24.
This is due to the meticulous preparations currently being undertaken by the team for the biennial national competition.
Additionally, the team boasts notable strengths, including the presence of three national backup swimmers: Hii Puong Wei, Kelly Teo Yao, and Jeff Chua Yu Yang.
Chief executive officer of the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC), Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan, is confident that the selected swimmers will perform at their best during this event.
In other words, they are expected to win medals in their respective categories.
“Our swimming squad’s preparations are going smoothly, and I am very confident that the team will excel and contribute medals for Sarawak,” said Awang Putrayusrie to Arena Suara Sarawak.
He stated this after chairing the Evaluation and Selection Meeting for the Shortlisted Swimmers for SUKMA XXI 2024 at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre this morning.
During the meeting, he was also informed about several matters.
These included the shortlist of swimmers who will compete in SUKMA XXI 2024.
“I was also informed about the appointment of managers and coaches, and we discussed several other matters,” he added.
Moreover, during the meeting, Awang Putrayusrie informed the swimming association and the coaches about the ongoing upgrades to the aquatic centre.
