Category Archives: SEA Games 2017

Jinadasa praise Royal Bees for improved performance

Ak Fauzi Pg Salleh BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN NATIONAL coach Thilaka Jinadasa hailed her charges’ improved performance at the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur after finishing with a shared bronze medal for the second straight time. The Royal Bees ended their campaign yesterday at the Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara with a 70-28 defeat to…
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Synchronised swimmers look forward to better performance

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE national synchronised swimming team are looking to bounce back stronger after their debut yesterday at the 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur. The duo of Jacqueline Lim and Nur Hafizah Ahmad finished at the end of eight teams in the Duet Technical event after tallying 50.9759 points. Singapore won…
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Football: Myanmar thrash Brunei to advance to semis

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE national under-22 football team were swept aside 6-0 by Myanmar in Group A of the 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur earlier today. The result means that Myanmar are the first team through to the semi-finals of the competition with a maximum of nine points from three matches. On…
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Netball: Royal Bees fall to Thailand

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE national netball team fell to a 51-39 defeat to Thailand at the 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur earlier today. Despite the defeat, Brunei are virtually through to the semi-finals as the Philippines were thrashed 91-22 by Singapore in the earlier game. The Philippines will take on favourites Malaysia…
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Royal Bees notch first win against the Philippines

Caption: The national netball team in a group photo with HRH Prince Hj Sufri Bolkiah (8th L), the President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC), after their match against the Philippines. Also pictured are HRH Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah (C) and YAM Pg Muda 'Abdul 'Aleem (8th R). Picture: Courtesy of Zam Hanafi…
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Brunei fall to Malaysia, turn attention to The Philippines

Caption: The national netball team pose for a group photo. Picture: Courtesy of Brunei Netball Association Ak Fauzi Pg Salleh BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE national netball team turn their attention to today's game after a difficult 64-27 defeat to hosts Malaysia in their second game at the 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The…
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Cycling: Brunei hope to put up strong challenge

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE national cycling team are looking to put up a strong challenge at the 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur. Brunei will be represented by seven riders - Abdul Hadrie Morsidi, Amiruddin Hj Md Amir, Andrew Nikha Sianong, Azmi Abd Hadzid, Ahmad Rifa'ie Hj Johor, Md Nurjamri Johari and Md Rafiuddin…
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Royal Bees put up brave fight against Singapore

Caption: The national netball team in a group photo with HRH Prince Hj Sufri Bolkiah (C), the President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC), yesterday after their match against Singapore. Also pictured are HRH Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah (6th R) and YAM Pg Muda 'Abdul 'Aleem (5th R). Picture: Courtesy of BNA Ak…
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Football: Malaysia edge Brunei in SEA Games opener

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE national under-22 football team forced Malaysia to work hard for their 2-1 win in Group A of the 29th SEA Games last night. The hosts had grabbed an early lead through Safawi Rasid but it was cancelled out soon after by Md Zulkhairy Razali at the Shah Alam Stadium…
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National synchronised swimming team ready for SEA Games debut

Caption: Jacqueline Lim (L) and Nur Hafizah Ahmad pose for a photo during a recent training session at the Aquatics Centre of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas. Picture: Courtesy of Ak Farid Pg Idrus (Synchronised Swimming Team Coordinator) Ak Fauzi Pg Salleh BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN BRUNEI will be making their first appearance in…
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