SUKMA Selangor 2026: Selangor basketball and Perak football secure victories

The SUKMA Selangor 2026 games have commenced with notable results in basketball and women's football. In men's 5x5 basketball, the Selangor squad secured a 76-72 victory over Negeri Sembilan in a Group A match held at the Bukit Tinggi Basketball Court in Klang. Selangor coach Kee Kok Weng noted that while preparations were insufficient, the win boosted player confidence. Captain Yap Zen Haw attributed the success to teamwork, communication, and defensive discipline.

In women's football, the Perak team defeated Pulau Pinang 4-0 at the Hulu Selangor Municipal Council Stadium. Perak established an early lead through Norli Rosli and Nur Aliya Izzati Shamsudin, with additional goals from Nurul Zarin Saffiya Daman Huri and Ira Maisara Nazrul Adam. Despite the loss, Pulau Pinang coach K. S. Gobiraj praised the fighting spirit of his Under-21 squad, noting that the experience is a valuable learning process for the young players.