Brunei Swimmers Strike Gold In KK
By Dannie Abu Basrah

Bandar Seri Begawan - Joy and smiles greeted the 16 representatives of the Brunei Amateur Swimming Association (PRAB) at the Brunei International Airport yesterday morning as they came back from Sabah bringing home a total of 31 medals - nine gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze.

The team arrived from the 38th Sabah Age-Group Invitational Swimming Championship 2005 held at the Likas Sports Complex Aquatic Pool in Kota Kinabalu.

The championship from Jan 28-30 was divided into five age-groups: group 1 for age 15-17, group 2 for age 13-14, group 3 for age I 1-12, group 4 for age 9-10 and group 5 for age 8 and below.

The Brunei swimming contingent finished in third place out of the 11 participating teams as the home team, Kota Kinahalu Swimming Association finished on top followed by the Sandakan Swimming Association in second.

The other participating teams are Tambunan Golf Club, Kinabalu International School, Sutera Harbour Golf and Country Club, Tawau Swimming Association. Keningau Swimming Association, Sabah Golf and Country Club, Kinabalu Golf Club and Labuan Sport Council.

In an interview with the Borneo Bulletin, coach Hj Md Yussof bin Hj Md Nor said he was proud with the achievements as his swimmers have proven that they have what it takes and are capable to compete in such competitions.

Meanwhile according to the team manager, Awg Besar bin Hj Omar, the experience gained in the championship and the exposure provided will definitely help these young swimmers perform better in future competitions apart from the intensive training they usually undergo.

Out of the 31 medals collected, one-third of them was won by Maria Grace Koh who has six gold and four silver medals to her name.

Maria won gold through events such as the 100m freestyle, 200m Individual Medley, 100 and 200m backstroke to name a few and silver through 50m freestyle, 50m breaststroke, 50m backstroke and one with the girls team through the 4x100m Individual Medley Relay. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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