| Azaraimy HH |
ENTHRALLING aerial aerobics, captivating ‘Bar-Rage’ calisthenics as well as amazing Karateka performances by youths were among the highlights of the opening ceremony of Bru.X.Fit 2016 held at The Airport Mall yesterday.
The performances served as a preview of what is in store for the four-day exhibition which features health and fitness related vendors and activities.
Present as guest of honour was Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof.
Bru.X.Fit 2016 is organised by Bru.X.Fit management services in collaboration with Astera Consultant and Syensai Design with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Brunei Darussalam and Brunei Tourism Department. The exhibition is also supported by the Co-Curriculum Education Department, Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health of Brunei Darussalam.
The four-day fitness and healthy living expo aims to promote healthy living and sporting lifestyle as well as to encourage sports to be a part of routine activities in society. It also aims to highlight Brunei Darussalam as an active venue for sporting events and promote the country as a destination for sports tourism.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof observes rock-climbing activities. – PHOTOS: DEAN KASSIM
Bru.X.Fit is showcasing the latest fitness and health products from fitness programmes and packages as well as sporting equipment, apparel, footwear, food and nutrition, health services, supplements and more.
The exhibition will also showcase a ‘Bar-rage’ Calisthenics Competition by Brunei Calisthenics and Mairgix Fitness Centre; Basketball 3×3 Challenge by Shooting Stars Brunei; Rock Climbing Competition by Up Climbing Centre and Brunei Recreation and Adventure Association; Free Diving and Underwater Lessons from Poni Divers; and a Youth Bowling Programme from the MegaStrike Bowling Centre.
Photos above and below show the many performances and demonstrations staged at the event launch.
As Fitness Zone is the official fitness club for the exhibition, it will be conducting showcases on functional competition, kickboxing, spinning challenge and Silat. Other activities such as aerial acrobats and crossfit will also be conducted.
Elena Khaw, an international aerial skills performer from Viva Vertical, and Awangku Mohd Zaim Alim bin Pengiran Mohd Roslan, Brunei Calisthenics Bar-rage founder, were among the fitness experts featured at the expo.
Syen Sofian, Bru.X.Fit 2016 Co-Organiser, said, “Bru.X.Fit was made possible with the strong support and guidance of numerous initiatives and private enterprises, vendors, sponsors, partners, our team and friends.”
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