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'''Sport in Brunei''' covers the several [[Sport|sports]] that are being played across [[Brunei]], in the addition of teams sent to compete in tournaments both home and abroad. There are several sports and leisure in Brunei, from [[badminton]] and [[swimming]] to [[Equestrianism|horseback riding]], [[mountain biking]], and [[paintball]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2022-04-25 |title=Sports & Recreational Activities |url=https://borneobulletinyearbook.com.bn/sports-recreational-activities/ |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Borneo Bulletin Year Book 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Several sports are played across [[Brunei]], and the nation also send teams to compete in tournaments both home and abroad.


==Individual Sports==
==Individual Sports==
===Outdoor Sports===
===Outdoor Sports===
{{See also|Outdoor recreation}}
Brunei holds the annual [[Brunei Open]] Golf Tournament and used to hold [[Aberdeen Brunei Senior Masters]] Golf Tournament.
There are other recreational activity available such as exploring [[Tungku Beach]] on an [[all-terrain vehicle]] while taking in the breathtaking [[panorama]] on the [[headland]]. Tours to [[Kampong Katimahar]]'s agricultural park, which features off-roading trails and a diverse range of [[Organism|flora and fauna]]. Around {{Convert|4,500|ha}} of undeveloped [[coral reef]] can be found in the waters off the coast of Brunei. Sunken [[Oil rig|oil rigs]] and [[Shipwreck|shipwrecks]] can be found far below the surface of the water. The diving scene has attracted increasing numbers of local and foreign divers. Many championship-caliber [[Golf course|golf courses]] are dispersed across the nation, making [[golf]] one of the most popular sports in the country.<ref name=":0" />

=== Racquet Sports ===
{{See also|Racquet sport}}
The [[Brunei national badminton team]] represents Brunei in international badminton competitions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Badminton Asia |url=https://www.badmintonasia.org/en/member-associations/south-east-asia/brunei |access-date=2022-08-15 |website=www.badmintonasia.org}}</ref> In [[Bangkok]], Brunei first participated in the [[1986 Thomas & Uber Cup]] qualification rounds.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2003 |title=Archiv Thomas Cup |url=http://www2.sbg.ac.at/populorum/badminton/archiv_thomascup.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330231130/http://www2.sbg.ac.at/populorum/badminton/archiv_thomascup.htm |archive-date=27 June 2022 |access-date=27 February 2022 |website=Mike's Badminton Populorum}}</ref> The Bruneian men's team participated in the [[1999 Southeast Asian Games]] for the first time as the host nation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SEA Games: Malaysians Roll Into Badminton Team Semis |url=https://www.worldbadminton.com/shuttlenws/19990808a.htm |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=www.worldbadminton.com}}</ref> In the quarterfinals of the [[2001 Southeast Asian Games]], Brunei lost to Malaysia 0-3 despite competing twice.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2001-12-26 |title=Badminton results, XXI SEA Games, 2001 |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011226020213/http://sadec.com/Sea2001/res_bd.html |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref> In badminton, Brunei has yet to take home a medal. [[Jaspar Yu Woon Chai]], who was selected to represent Brunei in the men's singles competition at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] in [[Rio de Janeiro]], was the country's first badminton Olympian.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaspar Yu's Rio Adventure Ended After Losing to Pablo Abian {{!}} Brunei's No.1 News Website |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=11600 |access-date=2022-05-30 |website=www.brudirect.com}}</ref>

The Brunei Squash Rackets Association (BSRA) is the sport's national governing organization. They have vowed to monitor the growth of squash across the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brunei Squash Rackets Association |url=https://bruneisquash.weebly.com/ |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Brunei Squash Rackets Association |language=en}}</ref> The winner of the men's open division of the Sarawak Squash Circuit was Sufri Abdul Hamid. He defeated fellow countryman Huzairie Abang Ali in the Squash Academy final at Pei Lin Middle School in [[Miri]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council |url=https://www.bruneiolympic.org/?t=news/index&p=news/2014/20140701b |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=www.bruneiolympic.org}}</ref> Saiful Rizal Mohd Ali triumphed over Hasnan Rozanan in a victory on 12 May 2018 at the squash center of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex to win the men's individual open championship of the BSRA Squash Tournament 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mohd Saiful Rizal wins national squash meet |url=https://borneo363.rssing.com/chan-61976226/article5849.html?zx=813 |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=borneo363.rssing.com}}</ref> Huzairie Ali and Safwan Kifrawi, a squash team from Brunei, won [[bronze]] at the 6th Southeast Asia Cup Squash Championships 2020 in [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]. They rose to prominence in the domestic arena and created history by becoming the first team from their nation to win a medal at the Men's Jumbo Doubles competition at the SEA Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brunei squash duo bags SEA Cup bronze |url=http://bruneisquash.weebly.com/1/post/2020/02/brunei-squash-duo-bags-sea-cup-bronze.html |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Brunei Squash Rackets Association |language=en}}</ref>

=== Precision Sports ===
In the 2015 Brunei International Skill-At-Arms Meet (BISAM) shooting competition, Brunei will be represented by 114 [[Marksman|marksmen]]. Two teams, representing Brunei Darussalam 'A' and 'B, will be made up of a total of 82 members of the [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces]] (RBAF), while Brunei Darussalam 'C' will be represented by 32 members of the [[Royal Brunei Police Force]] (RBPF).<ref>{{Cite web |title=114 shooters to fly flag for Brunei {{!}} The BT Archive |url=https://btarchive.org/news/national/2015/01/09/114-shooters-fly-flag-brunei |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=btarchive.org}}</ref> Notably, the yearly shooting match between various Women Police branches. While the branches competed for the year's Women Police Commandant Challenge Trophy, competitors in the event put their best marksmanship and gun handling skills to the test.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sultanate - News {{!}} Negara Brunei Darussalam {{!}} Princess Masna graces Women Police shooting competition |url=http://sultanate.com/news_server/2006/7_sep_2.html |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=sultanate.com}}</ref>

=== Cycle sports ===
All types of riding in Brunei are encouraged by the Brunei Darussalam Cycling Federation (BDCF). Via their collaboration with the [[Asian Cycling Confederation|ASEAN Cycling Confederation]], they are a wholly [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit]], [[Volunteering|volunteer]]-run organization connected with the [[Union Cycliste Internationale]] (UCI) (ACA). Their mission is to elevate local riding experiences and reflect the whole diversity of cycling.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home {{!}} Cycle for Brunei |url=https://bruneicycling.org/ |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Brunei Darussalam Cycling Federation - BDCF |language=en-GB}}</ref> The national cycling team's performance at the 2nd Mountain Bike (MTB) Kerala International Mountain Cycling Competition in [[India]] was bittersweet. Nurjamri Johari was the top rider for Brunei, placing sixth with a time of 1:57:30 in the International Cross Country Competition XCO (Elite Men) category, where only 16 of the 26 riders made it to the finish line.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council |url=http://www.bruneiolympic.org/?t=news/index&p=news/2014/20140217a |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=www.bruneiolympic.org}}</ref> For the [[2017 Southeast Asian Games|29th SEA Games]] in [[Kuala Lumpur]], the national cycling team hopes to provide a serious challenge.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-15 |title=Cycling: Brunei hope to put up strong challenge |url=https://www.brusports.com/2017/08/16/cycling-brunei-hope-to-put-up-strong-challenge/ |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=BruSports News |language=en-GB}}</ref>


===Combat Sports===
===Combat Sports===

Revision as of 12:29, 17 April 2023

Sport in Brunei covers the several sports that are being played across Brunei, in the addition of teams sent to compete in tournaments both home and abroad. There are several sports and leisure in Brunei, from badminton and swimming to horseback riding, mountain biking, and paintball.[1]

Individual Sports

Outdoor Sports

There are other recreational activity available such as exploring Tungku Beach on an all-terrain vehicle while taking in the breathtaking panorama on the headland. Tours to Kampong Katimahar's agricultural park, which features off-roading trails and a diverse range of flora and fauna. Around 4,500 hectares (11,000 acres) of undeveloped coral reef can be found in the waters off the coast of Brunei. Sunken oil rigs and shipwrecks can be found far below the surface of the water. The diving scene has attracted increasing numbers of local and foreign divers. Many championship-caliber golf courses are dispersed across the nation, making golf one of the most popular sports in the country.[1]

Racquet Sports

The Brunei national badminton team represents Brunei in international badminton competitions.[2] In Bangkok, Brunei first participated in the 1986 Thomas & Uber Cup qualification rounds.[3] The Bruneian men's team participated in the 1999 Southeast Asian Games for the first time as the host nation.[4] In the quarterfinals of the 2001 Southeast Asian Games, Brunei lost to Malaysia 0-3 despite competing twice.[5] In badminton, Brunei has yet to take home a medal. Jaspar Yu Woon Chai, who was selected to represent Brunei in the men's singles competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, was the country's first badminton Olympian.[6]

The Brunei Squash Rackets Association (BSRA) is the sport's national governing organization. They have vowed to monitor the growth of squash across the nation.[7] The winner of the men's open division of the Sarawak Squash Circuit was Sufri Abdul Hamid. He defeated fellow countryman Huzairie Abang Ali in the Squash Academy final at Pei Lin Middle School in Miri.[8] Saiful Rizal Mohd Ali triumphed over Hasnan Rozanan in a victory on 12 May 2018 at the squash center of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex to win the men's individual open championship of the BSRA Squash Tournament 2018.[9] Huzairie Ali and Safwan Kifrawi, a squash team from Brunei, won bronze at the 6th Southeast Asia Cup Squash Championships 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand. They rose to prominence in the domestic arena and created history by becoming the first team from their nation to win a medal at the Men's Jumbo Doubles competition at the SEA Cup.[10]

Precision Sports

In the 2015 Brunei International Skill-At-Arms Meet (BISAM) shooting competition, Brunei will be represented by 114 marksmen. Two teams, representing Brunei Darussalam 'A' and 'B, will be made up of a total of 82 members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), while Brunei Darussalam 'C' will be represented by 32 members of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF).[11] Notably, the yearly shooting match between various Women Police branches. While the branches competed for the year's Women Police Commandant Challenge Trophy, competitors in the event put their best marksmanship and gun handling skills to the test.[12]

Cycle sports

All types of riding in Brunei are encouraged by the Brunei Darussalam Cycling Federation (BDCF). Via their collaboration with the ASEAN Cycling Confederation, they are a wholly non-profit, volunteer-run organization connected with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) (ACA). Their mission is to elevate local riding experiences and reflect the whole diversity of cycling.[13] The national cycling team's performance at the 2nd Mountain Bike (MTB) Kerala International Mountain Cycling Competition in India was bittersweet. Nurjamri Johari was the top rider for Brunei, placing sixth with a time of 1:57:30 in the International Cross Country Competition XCO (Elite Men) category, where only 16 of the 26 riders made it to the finish line.[14] For the 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, the national cycling team hopes to provide a serious challenge.[15]

Combat Sports

Silat Melayu is widely practised in the nation like its neighbouring countries in the Malay Archipelago. The local martial arts in Brunei is called "Silat Suffian Bela Diri".[16]

Team Sports

The most popular team sport in Brunei is association football. The Brunei national football team joined FIFA in 1969, but has not had much success. Brunei's top football league is the Brunei Super League, which is managed by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD). Its first football league was the Brunei Premier League, which was held from 2002 until 2019. Rugby union, Rugby sevens and basketball are also played in Brunei. The Brunei national rugby union team is in the 6th division. Brunei had a short-lived basketball tournament – the Brunei Cup, as well as a short-lived professional basketball team named Brunei Barracudas, which featured in the ASEAN Basketball League from 2009 to 2012.

Major sport events

Brunei holds its biennial national multi-sport event – Brunei Darussalam National Games (Template:Lang-ms, Jawi: سوكن كبڠسأن بروني دارالسلام, abbreviated as SKBD) since 2012, involving young athletes represent the nation's four districts, government agencies and private organisations.[17] It also participates in neighbouring Malaysia's Sukma Games since 2000 as an invitational team and international sporting events such as the BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games, the Olympic Games, the Asian Games, the Commonwealth Games and the Southeast Asian Games. Brunei hosted the 1999 Southeast Asian Games and the 2008 and 2018 BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games.

References

  1. ^ a b admin (2022-04-25). "Sports & Recreational Activities". Borneo Bulletin Year Book 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  2. ^ "Badminton Asia". www.badmintonasia.org. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  3. ^ "Archiv Thomas Cup". Mike's Badminton Populorum. 2003. Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 30 March 2016 suggested (help)
  4. ^ "SEA Games: Malaysians Roll Into Badminton Team Semis". www.worldbadminton.com. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  5. ^ "Badminton results, XXI SEA Games, 2001". web.archive.org. 2001-12-26. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  6. ^ "Jaspar Yu's Rio Adventure Ended After Losing to Pablo Abian | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  7. ^ "Brunei Squash Rackets Association". Brunei Squash Rackets Association. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  8. ^ "Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council". www.bruneiolympic.org. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  9. ^ "Mohd Saiful Rizal wins national squash meet". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  10. ^ "Brunei squash duo bags SEA Cup bronze". Brunei Squash Rackets Association. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  11. ^ "114 shooters to fly flag for Brunei | The BT Archive". btarchive.org. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  12. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Princess Masna graces Women Police shooting competition". sultanate.com. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  13. ^ "Home | Cycle for Brunei". Brunei Darussalam Cycling Federation - BDCF. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  14. ^ "Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council". www.bruneiolympic.org. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  15. ^ "Cycling: Brunei hope to put up strong challenge". BruSports News. 2017-08-15. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  16. ^ "Silat Suffian Bela Diri".
  17. ^ "Brunei National Games".


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