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    Belait Grassroot 2023 kicks off in Seria

    Daniel Lim

    Sixteen teams filled with young talented players from the Belait District are competing in the Belait Grassroot 2023, with the preliminaries held at the Arena Football Field, Seria yesterday.

    The participating teams in the U11 category are: Hornbill, BSRC Viper Jr, BSRC Catalyst, BSRC Synergy, KB JR FT A, KB JR FT B, Muhammad Alam, and Seria FC.

    In the U9 category, the teams comprise: PBDB JR, KB JR FT C, Panaga Dragons, Panaga Panthers, BSRC Racoons, BSRC Cougars, BSRC Avengers and BSRC Grassroot FT.

    Belait District Football Association (PBDB) Deputy President Morni bin Haji Zakaria and Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) Technical Director Paul Christopher Munster were present at the event.

    Speaking to the Weekend Bulletin, Munster expressed his joy in seeing the potential of up-and-coming young players showcasing their football talents.

    Teams competing in the Belait Grassroot 2023. PHOTO: DANIEL LIM

    He added that the competition has not only been an opportunity for the teams to compete against one another but also helps to identify promising players in Belait.

    He said that he, along with the whole of FABD and the PBDB, are always communicating with the parents and coaches, in order to provide necessary guidance to nurture the players, while also sending out a message that football is enjoyable.

    “I always tell everyone that it’s not all just about winning; it’s also important to have fun, especially for younger players. These youngsters can look forward to each day as they continue to train and compete to polish their skills, and to show their love and passion for football,” he said.

    He looks forward to the matches, with the preliminaries for the U9 category slated to be held tomorrow, while the semi-finals and finals will be held on July 7 and 9 respectively.

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