Special Athletes Home To A Hero's Welcome
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei special athletes to the 9th FESPIC Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, returned home in a hero's welcome on Saturday.

On hand to greet members of the Brunei contingent at the airport were the Director of Community Development, Datin HjhAdina binti Othman, as well as officers from her department.

Brunei won a bronze meal in the Games - which involved physically challenged athletes from the Far East and South Pacific region courtesy of Awg Sibuang bin Hj Kalong, with his javelin throw of 30.57 metres.

In an interview with the Borneo Bulletin, Awg Sibuang said: "I am very happy to win a medal for the country," especially in the face of stiff competition from athletes who hailed from traditional track and field powerhouses.

On his future plans, Awg Sibuang added: "I trained for eight months for this meet, and I will continue to train to prepare for the next competition, and try to win more medals for Brunei."

The chief secretary for the Brunei contingent, Abd Rahman bin Hj Apong, said: "We are proud of our athletes, for despite not winning more medals, many of them managed to record their personal best in their events."

He said competition at the Games were tough, especially with the participation of athletes from- the eastern and southern Pacific regions. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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