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National para-sports contingent honoured for medal haul

In recognition and appreciation for the achievements at the 13th ASEAN Para Games, held in Thailand on January 20 to 26, 2026 Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, the guest of honour, presented incentives under the Sports Excellence Incentive Scheme (SPKS) to the Brunei national para-sports contingent yesterday during a ceremony at Simpur Room of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium.

A total of BND25,600 incentives under the SPKS were awarded in recognition of the national athletes’ outstanding achievements in para athletics and para tenpin bowling at the 13th ASEAN Para Games.

The national contingent secured a total of six medals, comprising one gold, three silver and two bronze medals.

In the Para Tenpin bowling, Kamarul Ariffin bin Haji Abd Ghaffar who secured a gold medal in the TPB2 Single event, received BND5,000. Saidin bin Awang Haji Damit collected a bronze medal in the TPB2 Single event and received BND2,000 while Kamarul Ariffin bin Haji Abd Ghaffar and Saidin bin Awang Haji Damit claimed silver medal in the TPB2 + TPB2 Double event and received BND1,500 each.

Pengiran Saiful Rizal bin Pengiran Haji Yunus as their Para Tenpin bowling coach received BND2,000 and the Brunei Darussalam National Paralympic Council received a total of BND3,600 for the achievements in both sports.

For the Para athletics sports, Nor Hensan binti Awang Haji Mataha secured a silver medal in the Women Shot Put F11 event and received an incentive of BND3,000. Haji Mohd Rudy Izman bin Haji Badar bagged a silver medal in the Men’s Shot Put F53 event and received an incentive of BND3,000.

Meanwhile, Alihan Muda grabbed a bronze medal in the Men’s Javelin F34 event and received an incentive of BND2,000. Coach Lim Chee Wee received an incentive of BND1,600 and assistant coach Abdul Azim bin Haji Abu Bakar received BND400.

The presentation of SPKS incentives reflects the continued commitment of the Government of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in recognising and appreciating the achievements, dedication and sacrifices of national athletes, coaches and national sports associations in bringing honour to the country at regional and international levels.

The scheme also serves as a catalyst for motivating national athletes to improve their performance and strive for greater excellence, in line with the aspirations of national sports development and the National Sports Policy.

The achievements of the national para-athletes at the 13th ASEAN Para Games, commonly known as Thailand 2025, also demonstrate their capabilities, discipline and fighting spirit in representing Brunei Darussalam.

The accomplishments serve as an inspiration to the community, particularly in strengthening the development of inclusive and high-performance sports. – James Kon

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha presents an incentive under the Sports Excellence Incentive Scheme to a recipient. PHOTO: JAMES KON
ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha presenting the incentives to the recipients. PHOTO: JAMES KON
PHOTO: JAMES KON
PHOTO: JAMES KON
PHOTO: JAMES KON
PHOTO: JAMES KON
PHOTO: JAMES KON
PHOTO: JAMES KON
PHOTO: JAMES KON

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR :  BORNEO BULLETIN/JAMES KON

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