His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibniAl-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien,

Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibniHis Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah,The Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office

His Royal Highness Prince Sufri Bolkiah,President of Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council

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Portrait of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’ízzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam

Portrait of His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah,The Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office

Potrait of His Royal Highness Prince Sufri Bolkiah, President of Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council

Message from the President of Brunei DarussalamNational Olympic Council

Foreword from the Honourable Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Brunei Darussalam

Word of thanks from the Chef De MissionBrunei Darussalam Contingent

Brunei Darussalam Contingent

Total Number ofBrunei Darussalam Contingent

Brunei Darussalam Participation in the Asian Games

Brunei Darussalam in Brief

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Flag Handing Over Ceremony

Memorable Moments of Brunei Darussalam Contingentin the last Asian Games Incheon, Korea 2014

Message

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FROM THEPRESIDENT OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAMNATIONAL OLYMPIC COUNCIL

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE SUFRI BOLKIAHPresident

Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council

First and foremost, I wish to express my gratitude and thanks to the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports for the support given to Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council. With the continuous supports we are able to participate in one of the biggest Games in Asia Region, the 18th Asian Games 2018 which is being held in Jakarta - Palembang, Indonesia from 18 August to 2 September 2018.

The Games that will be participated by amongst 45 member countries of the Olympic Council Asia (OCA) and compete in two sporting cities Jakarta and Palembang. This year’s games will feature 40 sports in their quests for gold. Brunei Darussalam that comprises of fifteen (15) athletes donning our national flag representing seven (7) sports; Athletics (2 athletes), Equestrian – Jumping (1 athlete), Golf (2 athletes), Karate (1 athlete), Pencak Silat (4 athletes), Wushu (4 athletes) and Weightlifting (1 athlete).

I am honoured to wish my congratulations to all the fifteen (15) athletes and I believe through their participation they will show a great determination to win with the spirit of sportsmanship. I hope that they will also inspire athletes in Brunei Darussalam by showing their passion in sports, the dedication of time and discipline as well as their hard work from trainings to reach at this level.

I also would like to congratulate the INASGOC 2018 organising committee and the co-hosts city of Jakarta and Palembang for featuring the diversity of their culture and staging the biggest sports event in Asia. The Games will be expecting more than 11,000 athletes and having a total of 13,000 volunteers, and I wish every success to the organising committee that has remarkably shown progressively a successful sporting event and Brunei Darussalam contingent will be looking forward to being part of it, with true spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.

Lastly to our athletes, have the perseverance, determination, the will power and motivation to accomplish your goals and nothing is impossible to achieve your success!.

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Foreword

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FROM THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF CULTURE, YOUTH AND SPORTS BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

First and foremost, on behalf of the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, I would like to offer my warmest congratulations to the organisers of the 18th Asian Games and people of the city of Jakarta and Palembang for hosting the 2018 Asian Games from 18th August to 2nd September 2018.

As a bridge between the peoples of Asia, the 2018 Asian Games is a truly spectacular event which unites our diverse cultures through sports. Here, 45 Asian countries gather together to compete in the biggest sporting event in Asia, with 11300 athletes prepared to perform and compete in 465 events in 40 sports. Let us take the golden opportunity in the 18th Asian Games to maximise to the fullest extent to live with peace, harmony and respect towards promoting “Asia as One”.

Brunei Darussalam is proud to be a part of the Asian Games. This year we will represent our country in the sports of Athletics, Equestrian, Golf, Karate, Pencak Silat, Wushu and Weightlifting. I wish all our athletes well and look forward for them to bring glory to the nation whilst maintaining goodwill and friendly spirit with their fellow athletes.

Finally, to the hosting Nation and all the participants of the 2018 Asian Games, I wish every success.

MAJOR GENERAL (RTD) DATO PADUKA SERI AWANG HAJI AMINUDDIN IHSAN BIN PEHIN ORANG KAYA SAIFUL MULOK

DATO SERI PADUKA HAJI ABIDIN Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports

Negara Brunei Darussalam

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

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WORD OF THANKSFROM THE CHEF DE MISSIONBRUNEI DARUSSALAM CONTINGENT

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Alhamdulillah, the contingent of Brunei Darussalam will be representing the country at the Asian’s greatest sport event, The 18th Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta-Palembang from the 18 August until 2 September 2018. This is the ninth time Brunei Darussalam has participated since it first competed at the Asian Games 1990 in Beijing China.

My deepest gratitude to the government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports for consenting our participation. My sincere appreciation also to the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC) for the endless support that has been extended to the contingent and the National Sports Associations.

As the Chef de Mission, it is with great pride for me to lead this contingent comprises sixteen (16) officials and fifteen (15) performing athletes who will be participating in the seven sports – namely Athletic, Equestrian, Golf, Karate, Pencak Silat, Wushu and Weight lifting. Not forgetting the selection committee, I am highly thankful for their valuable contribution during the selection process of our best athletes.

Forty-five nations are set to participate at this prestigious game of Asian with the total number of 462 medal sets will be awarded across 47 sports. I am confident that our athletes will perform at their very best and ready to strive towards excellence in the international stage.

To the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Indonesia Asian Games Organizing Committee (INASGOC) they deserve an applause for preparing such a remarkable event – wishing them all the best and success.

DAYANG UMI KALTHUM BINTI HAJI ABDUL KARIMChef De Mission of Brunei Darussalam

FLAG HANDING OVER CEREMONY

14 August 2018

M E M O R A B L E M O M E N T S O F B R U N E I D A R U S S A L A M

C O N T I N G E N T I N T H E L A S T A S I A N G A M E S

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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CONTINGENTADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS

DAYANG UMI KALTHUM ABDUL KARIM

Chef De Mission

DAYANG NUR IFFAH NATASHA SOFEA BINTI ABDULLAH

Team Official

AWANG MOHAMAD ALI HAJIABDUL RAHMAN

Team Official

AWANG MOHAMAD FAISAL HASHIM

Medical Personnel

KAVITA SHANMUGA SUNDARAM

Medical Personnel

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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CONTINGENTATHLETICS

AWANG MOHD FAKHRI BIN ISMAIL

Athlete

AWANG MOHD NOOR FIRDAUS AR -RASYID BIN HJ MOHD IDRIS

Athlete

ISIDRO DEL PRADOCoach

GOLF

FABIAN CRISTOBALDEL ROSARIO

Coach

AWANGKU MD SYAKIRBIN PG ALI

Athlete

AWANG ARITZ MALDINI BIN HJ ABD MAJID

Athlete

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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CONTINGENTEQUESTRIAN - JUMPING

PENGIRAN MOHD NASIRPENGIRAN ANAK JAAFAR

Athlete

LIEVEN GILBERT G DEVOSCoach

DAYANG NOOR ROSLINAH METUSSIN

Manager

SEO YONGCHAEGroom

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WEIGHTLIFTING

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CONTINGENTKARATEDO

AWANG MOHD SOFIANABDULLAH

Coach

DAYANG WAHIDAH BINTIKAMARUL ZAMAN

Athlete

JOHN GARETH COLECoach

AWANGKU YUSRI AMIRPENGIRAN DATO SETIA

MD YUSOFAthlete

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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CONTINGENTPENCAK SILAT

DAYANG QISTINA ATHIRAHBITNI ZAINAL

Athlete

DAYANG NUR AZIMATUNNAEMAH

BINTI SIMAT Athlete

DAYANG ANISAH NAJIHAHBINTI ABDULLAH

Athlete

PENGIRAN HAJI TEJUDINBIN PENGIRAN MD SALLEH

Coach

AWANG HASSAN AWANGHAJI TUAH

Coach

DAYANG NORLEYERMAHHAJI RAYA

Athlete

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CONTINGENTWUSHU

HUI LICoach

CHUNJIE ZHAOCoach

ANG GUAT LIAN Athlete

DAYANG BASMA LACHKARAthlete

AWANG MOHD SUFI SHAYIRAN BIN ROSLAN

Athlete

AWANG MOHD ADI SALIHINBIN ROSLAN

Athlete

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TOTAL NUMBER OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CONTINGENT18TH ASIAN GAMES, JAKARTA PALEMBANG 2018

18 AUGUST - 2 SEPTEMBER 2018

NO. SPORTS MANAGER

COMPETITOR

COACH/GROOM

OFFICERMALE FEMALE

1 Athletics 0 2 0 1 0 3

2 Equestrian - Jumping 1 1 0 2 0 4

3 Golf 0 2 0 1 0 3

4 Karatedo 0 1 0 1 0 2

5 Pencak Silat 0 0 4 2 0 6

6 Wushu 0 2 2 2 0 6

7 Weightlifting 0 1 0 1 0 2

8 Chef De Mission - - - - 1 1

9 Secretariat Officials - - - - 2 2

10 Physiotheraphy/Massuer - - - - 2 2

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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PARTICIPATIONIN THE ASIAN GAMES

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Beijing, China Hiroshima, Japan Bangkok, Thailand Busan, Korea Doha, Qatar Guangzhou Incheon, Korea

Official Competitor Official Competitor Official Competitor Official Competitor Official Competitor Official Competitor Official Competitor

1 Billiard Sports - - - - 2 3 2 6 - - 1 1 - -

2 Cycling - - - - 1 3 - - - - - - - -

3 Equesterian - - - - - - - - - - 4 1 - -

4 Fencing - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1

5 Golf - - 1 4 - - 2 4 - - - - - -

6 Karatedo - - 2 4 1 3 2 5 2 4 1 4 1 2

7 Sepak Takraw 3 12 2 4 2 12 2 12 - - - - 1 7

8 Shooting 2 5 - - - - - - - - - - - -

9 Soft Tennis - - 1 5 - - - - - - - - - -

10 Swimming 1 4 - - - - - - - - - - - -

11 Taekwondo - - 1 3 2 4 - - - - - - 1 1

12 Tenpin Bowling - - - - - - - - 1 3 - - - -

13 Weightlifting 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - -

14 Wushu - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 - -

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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM IN BRIEF

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Vibrant yet peaceful. Both modern and timeless. A fusion of majestic opulence and traditional respect.

Bandar Seri Begawan is the centre of Brunei’s commerce, finance and government. In many ways, it is also the heart of Brunei’s cultural landscape, housing some of the nation’s most revered landmarks. The city’s breathtaking Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a stunning tribute to the nation’s deep-rooted faith, while the truly Bruneian Kampong Ayer water village offers a glimpse of the nation’s quaint Asian charm.

Beneath Bandar Seri Begawan’s lavish adornments, gold towers, sparkling fountains and colorful mosaic tiles, lies a city steeped in a quiet respect, grounded in Islamic tradition, and excluding a sense of peace that makes it one of Asia’s most distinctive capital cities.

BRUNEI-MUARA

Contemporary luxuries abound. Rustic surprise await.

Though small in size, Brunei-Muara is the great importance to the nation as the district housing Brunei’s capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. As such, it is usually the first stop of any visitor to Brunei and one of the most memorable. Outside the capital lie some of the nation’s most world – renowned attractions.

The golden spires adorning Istana Nurul Iman, hone the nation’s revered monarch, His Majesty The Sultan, form a striking backdrop for a spectacular Bruneian sunset. The lavish residence has achieved legendary status as the largest palace in the world and features a unique blend of contemporary and traditional Islamic architecture. But there is nothing traditional – or expected – about Brunei Muara’s other famous attraction, Jerudong Park Playground, the state-of-the-art amusement park that was once the playground of royalty.

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TUTONG

Sparsely populated. Ethnically diverse. A different side of Brunei.

While only a half-hour drive from the urban centre of Bandar Seri Begawan, Tutong offers a glimpse of the diverse cultures and unique lifestyles of rural Brunei, making it one of the nation’s most distinctive districts.

Tutong is abundant in natural beauty, from the white sands and rocky outcroppings of Pantai Seri Kenangan beach all the way inland to the scenic and somewhat mysterious feel of Tasek Merinbun a serpentine lake surrounded by swamps and 15th century burial grounds. But the true draw of Tutong is its people. Local color abounds at the Ruma Budaya Cultural Village, showcasing the five ethnic Bornean group that make up the district’s diverse population.

TEMBURONG

The call of a proboscis monkey. The thrill of a speedboat cutting through jungle waters, Unspoiled, Untamed, Unbelievable. Early European explorers told tales of the exotic wonders found on the island of borneo. Rare orchids with blooms as large as dinner plates. Elusive monkeys with long, curved noses. Rivers that snake through uncharted forests. And green verdant shades never seen before. This is temburong and all it beholds the adventurous traveler today.

Temburong is a living tribute to Brunei’s dedication to preserving one of the world’s most diverse eco-system. The Ulu Temburong National Park offers visitors a peek at a world untouched by man, from above or below the forest canopy. The simple culture of the Bornean long house community can also be seen – a complete and unforgettable borneo experience.

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BELAIT

Birthplace of the nation’s wealth, Home of the oil industry. Brunei economic heartland.

Behind the glitter of Brunei’s legendary wealth lies the district of Kuala Belait. Seat of the nation’s oil and gas industry, producing the country’s main export commodity. While the economy today is slowly diversifying to include manufacturing services and tourism, the real “gold“ of Brunei flows deep below the ground in Belait.

To see where it all began, visit the town of Seria to see rows of the affectionately-named “nodding donkeys” which pump the lifeblood of Brunei’s economy from the oil-rich heart of Belait. Seria’s Oil & Gas Discovery Center provides an up close view of the inner workings of the nation’s main industry, and the visually striking billionth Barrel Monument immortalizes the industry’s accomplishments through contemporary architectural forms.

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