Road to SUKMA 2026: The Future of Federal Territory Fencing Begins Now
The journey to SUKMA 2026 has officially begun, and the Federal Territory Amateur Fencing Association (FTAFA) is leading the charge with an ambitious and dynamic development program. This initiative aims to develop and nurture young fencing talents, transforming them into elite athletes who will represent the Federal Territory at SUKMA 2026.
Kickoff of the FT-FDP Program
FTAFA is proud to announce the commencement of the BAKAT FT-FDP (Fencing Talent Development Program). This program is designed to create a structured pathway for athletes from grassroots levels to national and international competition platforms.
Program Structure
The program is categorized into three levels:
- BAKAT (Talent Pool): Promising young fencers aged 12-16, honing their skills and preparing for greater challenges.
- PELAPIS (Rising Stars): Competitive fencers with impressive achievements in their age groups, ready to take their performance to the next level.
- ELITE (Top Performers): Fencers who have already made a mark at the national and international levels, including SUKMA medalists representing FT.
Fencers Selected for the Program
Men’s Foil
- BAKAT: Wong Guan Han, Travis Lim, Oliver Tang, Jayden Yeoh, Garion Tan Aik Junn, Putera Izz Rizqi Niyewzuan, Lucas Goh
- PELAPIS: Ewan Yunus, Jayden Phoon, Ashton Lee, Umar Zafran
- ELITE: Goh Wen Hao, Uzair Zafran
Women’s Foil
- BAKAT: Ang Jia Yi
- PELAPIS: Aleesya Hanani, Megan Leow, Joelle Chow
- ELITE: Nur Qalesha, Samantha Chua, Lauren Tang
Men’s Epee
- BAKAT: Nathaniel San, Aisar Amzar, Ng Yee Jack, Rayyan Zafran
- PELAPIS: Harris Mikhail, Tishan Andray
- ELITE: Ethan Yam, Ahmad Aiman Shah
Women’s Epee
- BAKAT: Hana Maya, Lok Roon Thong, Zoie Loh
- PELAPIS: May Lynn Yeoh, Natalia Safa
- ELITE: Mererid Khaw, Ho Xin Mynn, Abrielle Yam
Men’s Sabre
- PELAPIS: Xavier Chan
- ELITE: Qhaleef Bustaman, Heng Yu Hung
Program Objectives
FTAFA is committed to building a high-performance fencing team with specific objectives:
- Developing a structured and high-quality fencing program.
- Aligning training with Malaysia’s national competition calendar.
- Producing elite fencers for SUKMA, the Asian Junior & Cadet Championships (AJC), and the World Junior & Cadet Championships (WJC).
- Accumulating ranking points to elevate fencers’ international standings.
Training and Development Plan
- Intensive Coaching & Conditioning: A specialized training curriculum including fitness, sports science, psychology, and tactical development.
- International Exposure: Selected athletes will participate in key international tournaments.
- Elite Training Camps: A intensive training camp featuring an international coach.
Moving Forward
FTAFA is dedicated to shaping the future of fencing in Malaysia. This program marks the beginning of a transformative journey for our athletes as they strive for excellence at SUKMA 2026 and beyond. Further updates will be provided as the program progresses.
For more information and program details, contact FTAFA.
