Two groups of the Brunei Darussalam contingent yesterday left the Sultanate to compete in the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA XXI), in Sarawak, Malaysia, from tomorrow until August 24.
One group, comprising coaches, athletes and national swimmers, flew to Kuching yesterday.
Permanent Secretary (Youth) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Haji Zakaria bin Haji Serudin was present to send off the contingent, along with Director of Youth and Sports Hajah Umi Kalthum binti Haji Abdul Karim and officials from the Youth and Sports Department.
The aquatic competition is set to start on August 19 at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre, Petra Jaya, while the athletics event will commence at the Sarawak Stadium on the same day.
Meanwhile, a 12-member contingent, comprising a medical officer, a physiotherapist, a coach and karate athletes left for Miri, Sarawak, to compete in the SUKMA XXI.
Haji Zakaria was present at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium to send off the group and offer advice to the athletes.
Hajah Umi Kalthum was also present at the event.
The next group of athletes will be leaving to Miri today. – James Kon
