Organisers meet on tug-of-war tournament to mark royal birthday
By Zalia Zaini

Meeting in progress.

District representatives at the meeting pose in a group photo.

The National Tug-of-War competition organised in conjunction with His Majesty's 58th birthday celebrations was the highlight of a meeting attended by members of the organising committee for the upcoming event. The meeting was held yesterday at the Brunei-Muara District Office.

A challenge trophy contributed by HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah is up for grabs at the competition jointly organised by the executive committee of His Majesty's 58th birthday celebrations and the committee for the tug of war competition.

Representatives from all four districts will battle it out in the competition, which will be divided into three categories, namely Category A for those below 70 kg, Category B for an accumulated group weight of 1,600 kg and Category C for youths below the age of 21 with an accumulated group weight of 1,100 kg.

Two groups which could make to the first and second place in each category will automatically qualify for the final round to be held on July 22 at the Muda Hashim Primary School in the Tutong District.

The top winner will receive an amount of B$2000 in prize money, a challenge and accompaniment trophies, while the runner-up will receive $1,500 and a trophy. The second runner-up will be awarded $1,000 as well as a trophy.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin