🥊 SUKMA Selangor 2026

The Sabah Muaythai selection trials for SUKMA Selangor 2026 concluded successfully following a two-day evaluation held on 3–4 January 2026 at PLN Revolution Combat Gym, Taman Delima, Penampang.

The closed-door selection brought together Sabah’s top emerging Muaythai athletes, marking a crucial step in identifying the best talents to represent the state at Malaysia’s premier multi-sport event.

📍 Selection Overview

The selection process was conducted in a controlled and professional environment to ensure fairness, athlete safety, and high-performance assessment.

Athletes were evaluated across multiple criteria including:

• Technical skill and execution
• Physical conditioning and stamina
• Ring intelligence and strategy
• Discipline and competitive readiness

🔍 High Standards & Intense Competition

The selection trials featured a strong turnout of athletes from across Sabah, reflecting the depth and competitiveness of Muaythai development in the state. Throughout the two days, athletes demonstrated:

• Technical proficiency and tactical awareness
• Mental resilience under pressure
• Respect for rules, officials, and fellow competitors

The closely contested sessions highlighted the narrowing gap between emerging talents and elite-level performance standards.

🏆 Building the Sabah SUKMA Squad

The selection trials form part of a structured pathway toward assembling a strong, disciplined, and competitive Sabah contingent for SUKMA Selangor 2026. Selected athletes will proceed to the next phase, which includes:

1. Centralised training programmes
2. Performance monitoring and evaluation
3. Exposure through preparatory competitions

This phased approach ensures athletes are not only competition-ready, but also physically and mentally prepared for the demands of SUKMA.

🤝 Collaboration & Commitment

The successful execution of the selection trials reflects the strong collaboration between coaches, officials, clubs, and supporting bodies, all working toward a shared goal — elevating Sabah Muaythai at the national level.

PLN Revolution Combat Gym once again proved to be a suitable high-performance environment, supporting structured assessment and athlete development.