KUCHING: The 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) that will take place in Sarawak will see the participation of around 15,000 athletes and officials throughout Malaysia.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said 37 sports with 490 events will be contested at the Games, which will be held in nine divisions in the states, with 25 sports clusters in Kuching, three in Samarahan, and one each in Serian and Sri Aman in the south of the state.