14-05-2025
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.
