(Bandar Seri Begawan, 19th) Brunei BMW recently held a special farewell dinner at a restaurant in Kampong Kiulap for local participants of the 2024 Brunei BMW Half Marathon. These athletes will represent Brunei this Sunday at the 2025 Berlin BMW Marathon.
Brunei's representatives include Jia Jia Yap, Fathin Mahfuzah binti Abdul Manap, Norhayati Luba, Hanafi Nayan, Ahmed Bokhari bin Mohd Sufian, Khairul Hazwan Nor, Hadi Wahab, and Hadi Adanan.
During the dinner, the participating athletes were presented with exclusive BMW Berlin Marathon T-shirts and handed over the Brunei national flag, symbolizing the nation's honor and support.
QAF Auto Sdn Bhd General Manager, Lisa Khoo, attended the dinner and stated that BMW has long been committed to promoting local sports culture and a healthy lifestyle. She expressed great pride in sending off the runners and wished them outstanding performance on the Berlin stage.
She said: “Their achievements not only demonstrate personal dedication, but also reflect the cohesion of our community. As the official title sponsor of the 2024 Borneo Half Marathon, BMW will continue to support local sports development.”
The dinner not only recognized outstanding athletes, but also fostered camaraderie among the participants, creating a warm atmosphere for their upcoming journey to Berlin. Representatives from the Borneo Half Marathon organizer, Akif Management, also attended to show support, highlighting the close cooperation between BMW and the running community.