SSC and MSN Sarawak commit to sports development excellence

KUCHING: The Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) and Sarawak State Sports Council (MSN Sarawak) have reaffirmed their dedication to advancing Sarawak’s sports development agenda.

SSC chief executive officer (CEO) and MSN Sarawak director Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan said the corporation and sport council’s stakeholders have provided strong support in the efforts towards implementing the state’s sports development agenda throughout the years.

He pointed out that many athletes and representatives from Sarawak have achieved success in various sports stages including at the international level.

“The achievements of our athletes have demonstrated that the people of Sarawak are capable of competing internationally with some even achieving champion titles in the Southeast Asia, Asia, and world regions.

“The successes of our athletes is also the result of strategic planning and implementation of the state’s sports development agenda which involves various inputs from ministries, departments, and government agencies,” he said.

He made these remarks when speaking at the SSC and MSN Sarawak appreciation dinner last night (Dec 8).

Awang Putrayusrie commended SSC and MSN Sarawak’s strategic partners for their determination, patience, and steadfastness in supporting the aspirations of the sports development agenda.

He also said the corporation and sports council are looking forward to 2024 as Sarawak will be the host of the 21st edition of the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in August.

“Together, we must double our efforts for the sustainability of sports excellence in Sarawak and further fuel our commitment in ensuring that every talented athlete can realise his or her dream of competing internationally and to bring honour to Sarawak as well as Malaysia,” he said.