(Bandar Seri Begawan, 15th) Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Dato Nazmi, stated that the flag handover ceremony symbolizes the national pride and trust placed in the Bruneian delegation.
“Every member has a responsibility to uphold dignity, respect, and safety in sports.”
He said that safety in sports, especially in Paralympic sports, emphasizes the physical and mental health of athletes, and requires them to adhere to high standards of conduct to create a safe, ethical, and high-level sporting environment.
Dato Nazmi made these remarks during the flag handover ceremony for the Bruneian delegation to the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025, held yesterday.
This flag handover ceremony was held at the Simple Hall on the first floor of the National Sports Complex.
“Looking back at the brilliant achievements in the 12th ASEAN Para Games held in Phnom Penh, we won three gold, three silver, and two bronze medals in para-athletics, creating a historic success. This achievement will surely serve as motivation and a benchmark for every selected athlete.”
However, the Minister emphasized that while striving for success, discipline and integrity are always of utmost importance.
He said, pay attention to your behavior, abide by all rules, and most importantly, stay away from any prohibited substances (anti-doping).”
He believes that focus, health, and an indomitable fighting spirit are key to bringing glory to the nation on this regional stage.
The Brunei National Paralympic Committee will send a delegation to participate in the 13th ASEAN Para Games, to be held from January 20–26, 2025, in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
The Bruneian delegation consists of 21 people, including 12 athletes and 9 officials. The officials include the head of delegation, chief of secretariat, secretariat/security officer, physiotherapist, coach, and assistant coach.
The guest of honor presented the national flag to the head of the Bruneian delegation, Ali Yusri, who will lead the team to the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025.
In this year's ASEAN Para Games, Brunei’s para-athletes will participate in three of the 19 events: athletics, bowling, and swimming.
Brunei has been participating in the ASEAN Para Games since 2001 and has so far won 40 gold, 44 silver, and 60 bronze medals. Brunei’s best performance was at the 2009 games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where they won 9 gold, 5 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
The last time Brunei participated was at the 2023 ASEAN Para Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where they won 3 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
The national delegation is expected to depart for Thailand to compete on Friday, 16th January 2026.
“Every member has a responsibility to uphold dignity, respect, and safety in sports.”
He said that safety in sports, especially in Paralympic sports, emphasizes the physical and mental health of athletes, and requires them to adhere to high standards of conduct to create a safe, ethical, and high-level sporting environment.
Dato Nazmi made these remarks during the flag handover ceremony for the Bruneian delegation to the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025, held yesterday.
This flag handover ceremony was held at the Simple Hall on the first floor of the National Sports Complex.
However, the Minister emphasized that while striving for success, discipline and integrity are always of utmost importance.
He said, pay attention to your behavior, abide by all rules, and most importantly, stay away from any prohibited substances (anti-doping).”
He believes that focus, health, and an indomitable fighting spirit are key to bringing glory to the nation on this regional stage.
The Brunei National Paralympic Committee will send a delegation to participate in the 13th ASEAN Para Games, to be held from January 20–26, 2025, in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
The Bruneian delegation consists of 21 people, including 12 athletes and 9 officials. The officials include the head of delegation, chief of secretariat, secretariat/security officer, physiotherapist, coach, and assistant coach.
The guest of honor presented the national flag to the head of the Bruneian delegation, Ali Yusri, who will lead the team to the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025.
In this year's ASEAN Para Games, Brunei’s para-athletes will participate in three of the 19 events: athletics, bowling, and swimming.
Brunei has been participating in the ASEAN Para Games since 2001 and has so far won 40 gold, 44 silver, and 60 bronze medals. Brunei’s best performance was at the 2009 games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where they won 9 gold, 5 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
The last time Brunei participated was at the 2023 ASEAN Para Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where they won 3 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
The national delegation is expected to depart for Thailand to compete on Friday, 16th January 2026.