By Y.P.SIVAM
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Ready for gold: Dr Saharudin with the mascot and challenge trophy for SUKIPT.
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GOLD medal winners at the Higher Learning Institution Games (SUKIPT), starting in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, will have the privilege of applying for scholarships from the Higher Education Ministry.
Higher Education Ministry sports division secretary Dr Saharudin Ismail said 101 contingents would be taking part in the inaugural games.
“The games are a platform for students from higher learning institutions to display their talents in sports.
“We have also invited private learning institutions to be part of the games.
“It is an opportunity for them to play an active role in the games. The gold medallists will be considered for scholarships by the ministry.
“The games can be considered as a gathering of about 15,000 people including sportsmen, sportswomen, officials and volunteers,’’ said Dr Saharudin.
SUKIPT involves 15 sports — badminton, netball, volleyball, archery, shooting, swimming, taekwondo, bowling, tennis, rugby 7s, athletics, sepak takraw, beach volleyball, chess and karate.
Seven other championships organised by the Higher Education Ministry will also be considered in the determination of the overall champions.
The seven are golf, table tennis, silat, three-on-three basketball, futsal, boat race and football.
Except for football, the winners of the other six sports have been decided. The final of the football competition will be held at the UiTM Sports Complex in Shah Alam on Nov 6.
UiTM are currently leading the medal tally with 17 gold, three silver and 10 bronze medals.
However, Dr Saharudin believes the situation could change when the SUKIPT starts.
“A total 165 gold medals are at stake in the SUKIPT. The bulk of them are in swimming and athletics.
“It will be an exciting competition. All the contingents have been preparing well for the games,’’ said Saharudin.
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