Interesting Facts About Malaysia (EVENT)

The 1998 XVI Commonwealth Games Were Held In Malaysia 

The 1998 Commonwealth Games were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 11 to late September 1998. The 1998 Commonwealth Games be there the first held in an Asian motherland and the last Commonwealth Games of the 20th time. This was also the first period the games seized place in a nation with a head of national other than the Head of the Commonwealth. The 16th Commonwealth Games opening ceremony took place on 11 September 1998. The games were officially opened by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad. 'Unity towards Progress' was the theme of the opening ceremony. 69 national teams were represented at the 1998 Commonwealth Games including Australia, England, Scotland, New Zealand and Wales. The main venue was the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, National Sport Complex, Bukit Jalil and Bukit Kiara Sports Complex

                                          

1998 XVI Commonwealth

            

1998 XVI Commonwealth Ceremony

    

Sapok Biki won the gold medal in 1998 Commonwealth Games