OCM president Norza says the 43 sports at the 2027 SEA Games were agreed collectively by all 11 SEAGF nations, following Regulation 34 and an appeals process.

THE decision to feature 43 sports at the 2027 SEA Games in Malaysia was made collectively and agreed upon by all 11 member nations of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF), said Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria.

Mohamad Norza emphasised that the finalisation of the sports to be included was carried out in accordance with the SEAGF Charter and Regulations specifically Regulation 34, which governs the selection and approval of the sports programme.

He said the selection process for the 34th edition of the SEA Games had been conducted systematically since April 8, beginning with an initial list of 38 sports and allowing sports associations and member nations the opportunity to submit appeals before the deadline one month later.