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Sikhs from Malaysia and Singapore compete in MASPORE Games
KUALA LUMPUR: The MASPORE Games were inaugurated in Ipoh in 2014 to bring together the Sikh community from Malaysia and Singapore to particpate in sports and recreational events.
It also serves as a platform to strengthen bonds while promoting fitness, teamwork and community pride through sports activities.
The MASPORE Games were first held at the Andersonian field in Ipoh 11 years ago with only one sport — football. About 100 players and officials participated then.
Over the years, it has flourished, the games were held in Kuala Lumpur (2016 and 2019), Ipoh (2017 and 2022), Penang (2018 and 2024) and Melaka (2023).
The ninth MASPORE Games, held in Kuala Lumpur from Aug 7-9, attracted about 800 participants and officials.
Hosted by Kelab Sukan & Rekreasi Kuala Lumpur, it featured football, hockey, badminton, netball, pool, darts, bowling, pickleball, volleyball and futsal.
The teams from Malaysia and Singapore that participated were Kelab Sukan & Rekreasi, Khalsa Kinta, Kelab Sukan &, Rekreasi Sikh Pulau Pinang (United Bro's), Negri Sembilan Sports Club (N9SSC), Sentul Hockey Club, Soti Squad Singapore and 3J Badminton Club.
THE WINNERS - Football: Khalsa Kinta; Hockey: KSRPKL; Badminton: KSRPKL; Netball: KSRPKL; Pool: KSRPKL; Darts: N9SSC; Veteran football: N9SSC; Veteran hockey: KSRPKL; Volleyball: N9SSC; Pickleball: N9SSC; Bowling: Khalsa Kinta.
Most Promising Young Talent awards were also handed out at an appreciation dinner held at Wisma Tatt Khalsa on Aug 9.
THE RECIPIENTS - Pickleball: Jaidev Singh Pannu (Khalsa Kinta); Hockey: Jaideep Ryan Singh (Khalsa Kinta); Netball: Khusalini Kaur (Khalsa Kinta); Badminton: Mannluckvynnder Singh (3J Sports Club); Football: Mahinder Singh (N9SSC).
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