Fadhil Yunus
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Sports Council (MS ABDB) emerged overall winners of the Silat Championship in conjunction with the 76th birthday celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam at the Indoor Stadium of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex yesterday.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Wadood Bolkiah bin Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz presented the prizes.
The newly-crowned champions bagged seven gold, five silver and seven bronze medals. Four finals were contested during the closing ceremony and the prize presentation event including Cakak Asli adult male and Cakak Kuntau finals.
Organised by the Brunei Darussalam Pencak Silat Federation (PERSIB), the tournament featured duel matches for both the male and female at various weight classes as well as singles, doubles and teams events.
