Brunei Takes Big Step In Setting Up Sports School 

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei is to set up its own sports school this year.

Its formation is aimed at producing more high quality and skilled athletes who are able to compete with international athletes.

The selection of the school's first intake began yesterday with a medical and physical fitness test.

Some 186 secondary students aged 11 - 13 years attended the test, which is the main requirement before joining the school.

The students undergo a medical check up before taking part in eight types of physical fitness tests including a 1600 meters run and sits-ups.

The sports school expected to start in June this year will focus on Golf, Sepak Takraw, Athletics and Football.

Apart from focusing on sport, the students will continue with their academic studies.

The formation of the sport school is the country's long-term preparation to identify potential students excelling in both sports and academics. Many parents said they support their children to enter the sports school.

They welcomed the efforts made by His Majesty's government to form such a school. One parent when interviewed hoped her child would have a career in future in sports.

Meanwhile, some parents hoped the school would provide an opportunity to the children to prove their capabilities.

On Sunday the students who registered for the physical test will undergo a sport selection session.

The test is to identify the right sport for them.  -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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