The Local Council Games was officiated by Perak Menteri Besar Dato Saarani Mohamad at the Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh last night.
The competition is timely as it coincides with the 34th anniversary celebrations of Ipoh City.
Also present was Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin, Penang Island City Council Mayor Dato Yew Tung Seang who is also the present of the Games committee.
The games are being held from June 3 till Oct 30, 2022 at five local councils across the country for 11 sports.
Other venues are at Johor Bahru, Pasir Gudang, Iskandar Puteri and Pekan.
Among the sports in Ipoh are Football, hockey, and darts where some 2,000 athletes are taking part.
The sports meet hopes to promote goodwill and solidarity among the various councils.