Ivan Yap, Chair of The Straits Games 2008
Organiser Ivan Yap told Fridae that over 175 men from Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Philippines have registered to compete in its badminton, bowling, volleyball, squash and tennis competitions to be held in different locations in the Malaysian capital. The programme will also include a welcome reception, ice-breaking activities, gala dinner and party held in conjunction with Prince World KL.
It is the fourth time the event is being held in KL since its inception. TSG was held in Singapore in 2004, and Phuket in 2006 and 2007.
Although there has not been any female participation to date, organisers say they are keen to hear from women and women's groups should they be interested to participate next year.
Interested participants who wish to participate in the event or attend the Gala Dinner can email tsg2008kl@gmail.com to enquire.
The Straits Games 2008
Date: Oct 10-12, 2008
Venue: Various, email tsg2008kl@gmail.com for details
Registration Fee:
Sports Participants: RM220 (including TSG2008 T-Shirt)
Supporters: RM120. Includes transportation to/from events venue, welcome package and admission to Gala Dinner @ KL Tower. Admission to the sports events are FREE.
Gala Dinner only: RM80 per person
Email tsg2008kl@gmail.com to book
Reader's Comments
We have in hand participants from : Singapore | Hong Kong | Taiwan | Thailand | Philippines and the host country Malaysia.
Ivan Yap. TSG2008KL Chairperson
in the meantime, let me take this opportunity to invite everyone in asia pacific to come celebrate pride with us here in manila on december 6.
http://diversityandequality.ph/?p=92
this year is the 60th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights, the 14th anniversary of the first pride march in the philippines and in asia, and the 10th anniversary of task force pride philippines--the organizer of this year's manila pride season and pride march.
bruce
participation committee head, 2008 TFP Execom
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