KUCHING (May 7): A total of 15,000 athletes and officials are expected in Sarawak for the 21st edition of the Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI), which will be held on Aug 17 to 24, said Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu.

The Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister said there will be 37 sports categories and 488 events contested in the national competition.

“We are facing huge challenges in preparing the venues for the 488 sports events, the high technical requirements, as well as availability of accommodation for the arrival of 15,000 athletes and officials,” he told the august House today.