Brunei Darussalam represented by the Vikings Ultimate team made their maiden appearance in the Asia Oceanic Ultimate and Guts Championship 2023 (AOUGC) held at the Ayala Alabang Country Club in Manila, Philippines recently.
The local club team was ranked 14th out of 17 entrants, finishing ahead of Thailand, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates.
Brunei Vikings eventually placed second in the placement pool after finishing fourth in a tough group which consisted teams from the Philippines, Australia and Singapore.
The team was also ranked fourth for SOTG (Spirit of the Game), a scoring system based on several categories highlighting the fundamentals of the sport.
The overall result of the scoring system was derived from the rating of other teams.
The top four teams from each pool directly advanced to the upper pool while the second and third placed teams battled it out in a crossover match to determine the last four spots.
The losing teams in the crossover match were entered in the mid pool to determine teams which finished between ninth to 12th.
The Vikings team also thanked the Mumong Sports Complex for providing them the opportunity to train and use their facilities.
They also thanked their sponsors including Master G collection, Laundry Hub, and Klippa Co.
Meanwhile, World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) President Robert Rauch said, “WFDF is excited to be expanding our international coverage to selected continental/ regional tournaments.”
He added, “As we look to the premier quadrennial ultimate events of 2024 with the World Ultimate Championships in Gold Coast, Australia, and 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, we are delighted to provide coverage of this top-tier continental competition from the Asian region.”
New Zealand emerged champion while Australia and Singapore finished runners-up and third place, respectively.
The five-day long continental tournament attracted 15 countries including 44 Ultimate teams. – Fadhil Yunus
