Neighbour Miri to join Pesta Sukan Kebangsaan
Making a speech: Pengiran Sabri Pengiran Haji Mohamad, co-deputy chairman of the 8th Pesta Sukan Kebangsaan (PSK) during a press conference at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in Berakas yesterday. Picture: Jason Thomas
Thursday, June 12, 2008
THIS year's edition of the Pesta Sukan Kebangsaan (PSK) which starts next Saturday will include foreign participation from Miri marking the first time the organisers have extended an invitation to a contingent from a neighbouring country.
In addition to providing a tougher playing field for the other 12 contingents, the tournament's co-deputy chairman Pg Sabri Pg Hj Mohamad also said that the participation of Miri in the 8th edition of the competition would also force the Brunei athletes to improve their game.
"Miri will only be participating in softball though, but we still expect them to increase the level of competitiveness of the event," said Pg Sabri during a press-conference at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in Berakas yesterday.
"This is the first time we have sent an invite to a foreign contingent, and we hope that this (foreign participation) will be the norm in years to come," he added.
First organised in 1981, the tournament is aimed at encouraging the participants to lead a healthy lifestyle and to improve the level of sports in the country.
The event is also used as a platform to identify potential talent amongst the athletes and provide them with training if they are selected to represent the country.
This year's edition of the tournament will see 23 sports being competed; Badminton, Netball, Basketball, Softball, Football, Volleyball, Chess, Cue Sports, Football, Golf, Hockey, Karate, Cycling, Boat Racing, Fencing, Athletics, Silat, Ping Pong, Rugby, Water Sports, Sepak Takraw, Taekwando and Tennis.
A total of 198 gold, 198 silver and 255 bronze medals will be up for grabs this year.
Though the opening ceremony is only next Saturday, the tournament unofficially kicks off today with the basketball competition at the Batu Bersurat basketball court in Gadong.The Brunei Times
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