The 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Selangor will introduce e-sports, chess, cricket, and kabaddi. Boxing and softball will become mandatory sports, bringing the total number of compulsory sports to 30 and overall sports contested to 34. Brunei Darussalam will officially participate. The decision is final to allow ample preparation time for the Games, scheduled for August 15-24, 2026. Efforts to increase female athlete and official participation will continue, with mixed-gender participation compulsory for open events.
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