Sarawak in Borneo became a British colony in 1946 after the end of the Second World War. Sarawak sent a team to the British Empire & Commonwealth Games in 1958 and 1962. Athletes from Sarawak did not win any medals at their two appearances in 1958 and 1962, though have had success appearing for Malaysia since 1966.
The country of Malaysia was established in 1963 with the addition of Singapore (later leaving), North Borneo, and Sarawak to the territory of Malaya. Athletes from this region have competed for Malaysia at the Commonwealth Games from 1966 onwards.
Related Pages
- Malaysia at the Commonwealth Games
- List of all Countries from the Commonwealth Games
- About Sport in Malaysia