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Borneo Post
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
AGG carnival a milestone for local gymnasts
Gymnasts, parents and coaches in a group photo with Lo (seventh left), SAGGA vice president Dr Nur Shahkizza Mohd Jefry (sixth left), Foong (ninth right) and SAGGA officials at the end of the workshop. KUCHING (May 14): The final day of the Sarawak AGG Carnival ended with the AGG School Programme Workshop & Certificate Presentation Ceremony held at Dewan Sa'ati, Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Headquarters on Sunday. Organised by the Sarawak Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Association (SAGGA) in collaboration with the Malaysian Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Association (MAGGA), it marked a milestone in introducing Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG) into schools across Sarawak. The workshop was led by MAGGA's head of School Programme and former national gymnast Foong Seow Ting who introduced a specially designed AGG syllabus tailored for three age groups namely Under 10, Under 12, and Under 18. Emphasis was on creative movement, teamwork and artistic expression among students. A special highlight was the AGG performance choreographed by Foong herself, featuring all gymnasts attending the workshop. The carnival set out to highlight the connection between parents, teachers and students to underscore how AGG can be a tool not just for sport but also for building character, identity and togetherness. Batu Kitang state assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang officiated at the closing ceremony and presented certificates to participating students, coaches and facilitators. Participating schools and clubs included Mine Dance Studio; Track and Dance; SJK Chung Hua Sungai Lubak; SJK Chung Hua No. 6; SJK Chung Hua Mile 4 ½; and SJK Sungai Apong. The initiative by SAGGA is part of a broader plan to organise the Sarawak Inter-School AGG Competition scheduled for Aug 16. The Sarawak AGG Carnival, which brought together participants from Sarawak, Selanger and Kuala Lumpur, spanned two days of competition, workshops and special performances to celebrate art, movement and community.
Borneo Post
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Carnival seeks to promote Aesthetic Group Gymnastics
Kinder Children Age 10-12 winners from Mine Dance Studio pose with Kho (second right), Nur Shahkizzan (left) and Shaleen Tay (right). KUCHING (May 11): Gymnasts need to work very hard to perform well because there is no short cut to success, observed political secretary to Premier Sarawak, Kho Teck Wan, who served as assistant chef-de-mission for rhythmic gymnastics at Sukma XXI Sarawak. She also commended parents who supported athletes on this quest. 'Thank you for the courage of taking your kids through this journey as this journey is not easy especially if they do well and go all the way through,' said Kho at the National AGG Development (NAD) Programme Competition at Dewan Sa'ati, Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Headquarters yesterday. She was representing Deputy Premier Sarawak Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. The NAD Programme Competition was part of the two-day Sarawak Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG) Carnival organised by the Sarawak Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Association (SAGGA) and sanctioned by the Malaysian Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Association (MAGGA). It was participated by more than 70 gymnasts aged between six and 25 from Sarawak, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur with categories from Kinder AGG to Level 6. The competition emphasised the developmental progress of participants, focusing on teamwork, performance structure and individual growth. The carnival marks a pivotal moment in the growth of grass-roots sports in Sarawak and the promotion of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics across Malaysia. On Sunday, the focus will shift to the AGG School Programme Introductory Workshop, led by MAGGA's School Programme technical head Foong Seow Ting. This workshop aims to introduce AGG into Sarawak's schools, with practical modules designed for U10, U12, and U18 students, to further expand the sport within the educational system. The workshop will provide insights into how AGG can be integrated into school programmes, encouraging more youth to take up the sport and empowering educators with the tools to nurture young talent. Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG) is a team-based sport that combines dance, flexibility, strength, and technique into synchronised routines. Recognised globally and governed by IFAGG, AGG is a rapidly growing discipline, particularly in Asia. What sets AGG apart from other gymnastics disciplines is its unique blend of athleticism and artistry, emphasising harmony, fluidity and teamwork rather than isolated technical skills. The NAD Programme provides gymnasts of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to develop and refine their abilities, preparing them for higher levels of competition such as the National School Programme and international IFAGG events. A significant number of the athletes participating in this year's carnival are from Sarawak. It also reflects the growing strength of Sarawak's AGG community, with every gymnast playing a part in building the future of the sport. Sarawak Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Carnival
