Brunei Urged To Raise Bar In 15th Asian Games
By Alex How

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei players competing in the 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar are expected to perform well with high spirit and ambition.

This was expressed by His Royal Highness Prince Hj Sufri Bolkiah through his sabda at the Brunei flag handing over ceremony yesterday at the VIP Lounge, Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium.

HRH, the President of Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council, stated that the players have high responsibility to bring up the name of Brunei in the sports arena.

Fifteen Brunei players and officials will take part in two events, namely Karatedo and Tenpin Bowling in the 15th Asian Games from December 1 to 15.

HRH also acknowledged the `Project Gold' programme initiated by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports which has given the sultanate a proper and organized framework for developing Brunei's current and future athletes.

HRH later handed over the Bnunei flag to the Chef de Mission of the Brunei contingent, Japar bin Bangkol.

The officials included Assistant Chef de Mission Hj Mohd Zamri Dato Paduka Hj Hamdani, Team Officials Mariam Ulat and Pg Anak Md Sofian Pg Anak Ibrahim and Physiotherapist Pg Shadon Pg Hj Damit.

Meanwhile, Pehin Dato Major Gen (Rtd) Awg Hj Mohammad bin Hj Daud, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports said that the players need to have a high level of discipline and to keep away from the misuse of any prohibited substance in sports.

"This is very important as this high level of discipline would help an athlete to perform better," the Minister added.

Karatedo Team Manager Hj Malai Jefferybin Hj Malai Mohammad said that the players will do their best in the upcoming 15th Asian Games.

The players, which include Mohd SofianAbdullah, Hj Eddie Jofraini Hj Johari, Mohammad Fazil Rewandie Mohd Faizal, Hj Abdul Malik Mohd Zaini and Coach Hj Okida Simangasing, will aim to achieve better than the previous game where Brunei grabbed a bronze medal in the 14th Asian Games in Pusan, South Korea.

The Karatedo participants will undergo an intensive 22-day training programme in Indonesia to bring out the best in themselves before heading to Qatar.

Like the Karatedo contingent, the Brunei Tenpin Bowling players will leave for Dubai on November 15 for a two-week training programme.

Hj Yakob Hj Abu Bakar, one of the Tenpin bowlers who had just returned from the Hong Kong tournament, stated that they had begun training a few months ago.

They also gained some valuable experience when they took part in the Pre-Asian Games in Jakarta.

Also joining Hj Yakob are Md Shawal Hj Mustafa, Ak Aizat bin Pg Abu Samah and Coach Mike Griffith. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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