Brunei Veterans Cagers For Asean Meet In Kalimantan
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Two Brunei veteran basketball teams will head to Kalimantan, Indonesia for the 15th Asean Veteran Basketball Championship 2006 from Sept 19-23.

Contesting in the 40-year-old and 50year-old categories, Brunei Darussalam's veteran basketball players will be pitted against veteran cagers from seven Asean countries including Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

According to Sui Boon Ong, the 40year-old team coach: "I feel that Brunei's 50-year-old veteran team has a better chance of doing well in the championship this year."

He cited that the team consists of some regular and former national team players, who have been promoted from the 40-yearold team and have an in-depth experience to contest with other teams in the championship.

In 1999; Brunei's veteran basketball team took third place when it was held in Kuching. Brunei aimed to emulate or even better the achievement this time.

"We are confident of getting a good result in the 50-year-old team category, especially so with the leadership of theinspirational captain, Goh Kim Tian and also players like Ang Eng Kee, Yeo Ying Si, Lim Siong Him and Lim Soon Hock," coach Sui added.

The Brunei 40-year-old veteran basketball team has a number of new players like Lim Wee Tiong, Ong Tze Keu, Yong See Yong and Palad S.A.

Although the team lacks training with just three friendly matches, nevertheless they've pledged to give their best shot.

Meanwhile, the Brunei veteran basketball teams would like to convey their appreciation to Kingston Beverages and Creamery Sdn Bhd for sponsoring the jerseys. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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