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Local Go player shines on international stage

James Kon

Go player Lim Feng Yang represented Brunei recently to compete in the World Amateur Go Championship (WAGC) in China where he finished in the 38th position out of 45 participants.

Lim Feng Yang snatched two wins of the six matches in the competition organised by the International Go Federation and Chinese Weiqi Association.

It was the second time Lim competed in the WAGC with the first in 2019.

Meanwhile, Brunei Darussalam Go Association held its year-end event on December 4 where 12 participants competed in the Pair Go (double team).

Sham Neng Cong and Wong Hui Xin were victorious, along with Lim Feng Yang and Wong Hui Ru.

The two champion teams received medals and rank certificates.

Lim Feng Yang with his achievements in the WAGC, was also promoted to 5th Kyu.

Meanwhile, Haidar Muien and Wong Hui Xin competed in the 32nd International Amateur Pair Go Championship from December 9-12.

It was the first international event for Wang while the second time Brunei received an invitation to participate.

ABOVE & BELOW: Photos of teams with their medals and rank certificates; and participants competing in Pair Go. PHOTOS: BRUNEI DARUSSALAM GO ASSOCIATION

Feng Yang playing Go
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