| Daniel Lim |
BRUNEI-MUARA ‘A’, Brunei Darussalam Sports Schools Council (MSSSBD) and Higher Education Institutions (IPT) teams won their categories at the fencing event of the 4th Brunei Darussalam National Games (SKBD) yesterday at the Mumong Sports Complex.
Brunei-Muara ‘A’ won the Men’s Team Epee category, with Royal Brunei Armed Forces Sports Council (MS ABDB) in second place and Brunei-Muara ‘B’ third.
MSSSBD emerged winners of the Men’s Team Sabre category, while Brunei-Muara and MS ABDB followed suit in second and third place.
IPT were named champion of the Women’s Team Foil category after defeating Brunei-Muara. MSSSBD settled for third.
President of the Brunei Darussalam Fencing Federation Haji Kassim bin Bakar lauded the encouraging number of participations in the fencing event.
Some 65 participants competed in the fencing event of the SKBD in Belait District, of which 38 were males and the rest females.
“The reception in the Belait District has been great as all fencers were able to partake in each of their categories, as well as attend the matches to support their fellow fencers in their own matches,” the president said.
He hoped to see growing number of participation in future and encouraged others to be inspired by fencing.
Haji Kassim advised fencers to always do their best and continue to train and hone their skills in outside competitions as well.
Legislative Council member and Village Head of Kampong Labi 1 Yang Berhormat Awang Hanapi bin Mohd Siput presented the prizes.