THE Youth and Sports Ministry will meet the Terengganu Gymnastics Association to find a solution to the issue of women gymnasts in PAS-led Terengganu asked to compete in wushu in the Malaysia Games (Sukma) next year.

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the meeting is to discuss the best option for gymnasts in the state, since the government is adamant about barring gymnasts  from taking part in their sport at Sukma.

“I have contacted association president Abdul Razak Mat Amin to see how we can assist in resolving the issue through the National Sports Council. We want to see youth involved in whatever sports they want to and dress code should not be a stumbling block,” she said after opening the Petrina Cup Gymnastics Championships at the Titiwangsa Stadium, to be held from Sunday.

The state government came up with the controversial entertainment, cultural performances, tourism and sports guidelines in March 2020, which recommended what Muslim and non-Muslim athletes and performers should and should not wear.

Following the restriction, Terengganu will not compete in gymnastics during the 2024 Sukma hosted by Sarawak. – Bernama, October 12, 2023.