(Bandar Seri Begawan, 14th Jan) The swearing-in ceremony for the new session of the Ma Shi Basketball Association 2025-2027 was held last night at the Siriya Essence Restaurant.
Chairman Gu Ganglai stated in his speech that over the past three years, with the efforts of past chairmen, directors, and committee members, the Ma Shi Basketball Association has become the main organization for hosting basketball events in the Belait District.
Here, I would sincerely like to thank the enthusiastic individuals and sponsors who have supported the Ma Shi Basketball Association. Without their significant support, the association would not have achieved its accomplishments today. I would also like to thank past directors and committee members for their selfless dedication and hope they continue to support the association, so we all contribute to the development of basketball in the Belait District.
He stated that this year, the association will continue to organize more basketball games and arrange for more directors and committee members to attend training to gain better knowledge and skills to provide improved services and scheduling for the events. It is also hoped to attract more youth and basketball enthusiasts to participate. We hope to improve basketball standards, discover potential talents, and develop future talent for the country. We also wish to recruit more members to join, exchange skills, and collaboratively promote the development of basketball.
In addition, the association's application for land to build a basketball court from the Brunei government is progressing very smoothly, with the strong support of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and Brunei Shell Petroleum. We hope to receive government approval this year and have our own basketball court, providing local Belait residents with more sports venues.
The chairman further stated that with your support for our basketball association, we are more confident in promoting the development of basketball. I firmly believe that with everyone's efforts, basketball in the Belait District will become more glorious.
The chairman also expressed gratitude to the association's permanent honorary chairman, Mr. Liu Xiaoyuan, for taking time out of his busy schedule to attend and serve as the oath administrator tonight, and to honorary chairman Mr. Cai Zaiyun for their attendance and continuous support for the association, which is like a boost of confidence for our directors.
Additionally, we are very pleased and honored to invite four elite and successful individuals from the Belait District as honorary advisors to the association: Mr. Lin Jinde, Mr. Yu Zecheng, Mr. Li Shanqiu, and Mr. Chen Jingqiang. With their involvement as advisors, the association is sure to gain more success and expand basketball activities. The association will continue to invite more well-known community figures to join the advisory panel.
Finally, let me take this opportunity to wish everyone an early Happy New Year. May you all have happiness, good health, harmonious family life, smooth affairs, and success in all endeavors.