At the SUKMA 2024 games, athletes from Perak achieved remarkable success in the Silambam competition. The Perak Silambam team stood out by winning the highest number of medals in the event. Their impressive haul included 6 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals, showcasing their exceptional skills and dedication.
Among the ones who won Golds are:
1.Laashmita A/P Balakumara – Women’s Thanithiramai Silambam Stick
2. Aswin A/L Sri Ganapathy – Men’s Thanithiramai Kuthu Varisai
3. Vidyasri A/P M. Arutselvan – Women’s Thanithiramai Kuthu Varisai
4. Prevenan A/L Prakaslingam – Men’s Poruthal 55 kg -65 kg
5. Mix Synchronized Bare Hand
Aswin A/L Sri Ganapathy , Ilavenil A/P Sunthar, Tanesh A/L Loganathan, Thangeswaran A/L Vijayan, Vidyasri A/P M. Arutselvan
6. Mix Synchronized Bare Hand
Darshan A/L Prakaslingam, Dashini A/P Prakaslingam, Laashmita A/P Balakumara, Mithra Vinthen A/L Kumaran, Prevenan A/L Prakaslingam
Silver medal
1. Sharvanish A/L Hema Nagarajan – Men’s Thanithiramai Silambam Stick
2. Pravina A/P Sri Ganapathy – Women’s Poruthal Below 50kg
Bronze medal
1. Vaishnavii Dharunganesh
2. Thangeswaran A/L Vijayan
The outstanding performance of the Perak Silambam team at SUKMA 2024 not only highlights their skill and dedication but also cements their position as leaders in this traditional martial art. With a total of 6 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals, their achievements are a testament to the hard work and talent of each athlete. Congratulations to all the winners, and may their success continue to inspire future competitors in the sport.
Source: SUKMA Website
