SD Games
Team Building and Enhancing Wellbeing Through Sport
Many bonds have been forged on the field or on court, as proved by the Sime Darby Group Games (SDGG). First held in 2009, this series of sporting events ran annually until 2017 and brought together participants from the five Sime Darby Group divisions namely Plantation, Property, Motors, Industrial, Energy, and Utilities. Following the group’s demerger, the SDGG was put on hold but was revived in 2023 with a fresh perspective.
The games kicked off in January 2023, featuring four events and engaging 1,321 employees in football, badminton, running, and futsal. Of this number, 465 were women – showcasing the group’s commitment to encouraging diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and beyond, and in line with YSD’s commitment to championing women in sports.
The launch of the SD Games in January 2023 in conjunction with the first inter-company football tournament.
One notable event from the series was the Badminton Tournament, which attracted 180 participants from across Peninsular Malaysia. The tournament showcased remarkable sportsmanship, with SD Guthrie Berhad’s teams, including the Head Office and Northern Lion Badminton Club, clinching first and second places. The Super Pistons Motors and CWR Fighters, representing Sime Darby Motors and SD Guthrie respectively, shared third place.
SD Games’ activities not only foster camaraderie, but also potentially contribute to better working relationships, increased productivity, and better overall wellbeingamong employees. The energy and enthusiasm highlight how sports can be a powerful tool for building a healthier, more cohesive and motivated workforce. YSD hopes to welcome more employees from our donor companies, with a special emphasis on encouraging greater female participation and celebrating the positive impact these games have on building lasting bonds among participants.
Jubilant participants celebrating a futsal win as part of the SD Games.
“It was thrilling to race with my colleagues during SD Games 10K run, and seeing familiar faces throughout the course made the event even more special. The run route in Elmina was an exciting challenge, as it was a place I hadn’t run in before. The SD Games also gave me the chance to connect with colleagues across different Sime Darby companies, building new relationships and strengthening existing ones,”
Aside from fostering camaraderie, the SD Games also promotes a healthy lifestyle among employees.
The SD Games brings together employees from the three YSD donor companies.
“The volleyball games brought out great competition within the company’s groups, pushing everyone to give their best while still fostering teamwork. It energised the group, built camaraderie, and left a positive impact on both team spirit and work dynamics.”
“Though we never work in the same professional field within the YSD donor companies, this volleyball competition lets us connect and compete on the same field, fostering unity.”
Aside from fostering camaraderie, the SD Games also promotes a healthy lifestyle among employees.
Organised 4 tournaments and events
football, badminton, 10km/5km run, futsal
Total participation from YSD donor companies
1,321
(856 male and 465 female)
The SD Games Badminton Tournament hosted 180 participants from the three donor companies across Peninsular Malaysia.
