BASA Brunei

🇧🇳 Another National Record for Brunei!

This morning at the 33rd SEA Games 2025, Joel Ling raced the 200m Backstroke at the Sports Authority of Thailand Swimming Pool, and once again, he delivered.

Joel touched the wall in 2:11.41, setting a new Brunei Open National Record.

This didn’t happen overnight. With hard work, patience, and belief, the perseverance had paid off.

Congratulations on another national record, Joel!🇧🇳

🇧🇳 A Proud Team Effort at the SEA Games

We were deeply honoured by the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Sufri Bolkiah, SEA Games Honorary Life President and President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council, who came to watch and support the Brunei swim team in person.

The Brunei Swim Team put in a solid swim in the 4 × 100m Freestyle relay at the 33rd SEA Games, finishing with a time of 3:39.60.

The team was made up of Joel Ling, Zeke Chan, Muhammad Isa Ahmad, and Haziq Samil, who gave their best effort in a tough race environment. With only one day to get used to the pool and new starting blocks, the swimmers stayed focused and raced with confidence.

His Royal Highness’s encouragement meant a lot to the swimmers and coaching staff, and gave the team extra motivation on race day.

We sincerely thank His Royal Highness for the strong support and continued encouragement of Brunei athletes.

Thank you, Your Royal Highness. 🇧🇳

New National Record for Brunei!

A big congratulations to Joel Ling for setting a new Brunei Open National Record in the 100m Freestyle at the 33rd SEA Games.

Joel achieved this record while swimming the first leg of the 4 × 100m Freestyle relay, clocking a fast 52.72 seconds and breaking the previous national record of 53.59 seconds.

It was a strong and confident lead-off swim that gave the team a great start.

A well-earned result and a proud moment for Brunei swimming.

Well done, Joel🇧🇳

🇧🇳 Officiating at the 33rd SEA Games

Brunei isn’t just competing in the pool, we’re also helping run the event.

Harjimmey Zainal and Haji Mohammad Amin, both World Aquatics Bronze-level officials, are proudly serving as International Technical Officials in Thailand.

It’s a big honour for Brunei to have two of our own trusted to officiate at the 33rd SEA Games.

We’re proud of them. 🇧🇳

Brunei Para Swimming Team | Day 1 Highlights 🇧🇳
A remarkable start at the Malaysia Open / Allianz–MSN–PREPMA National Para Swimming Circuit (Final Leg) in Kuala Lumpur.

Danial Hakim Harjimmey (S7 / SB6–SB7)
• Gold – 100m Freestyle S7 New NR: 1:18.22
• Gold – 50m Breaststroke SB6–SB7 New NR: 51.30

Md Amirul Wijaya Pg Zainal Abidin (S4)
• 100m Freestyle S14 New PB: 1:04.14

Two national records and one personal best in a single day — an incredible start for Brunei.
Next up: 50m Backstroke & 50m Freestyle

Splashing at Borneo Games 2025! Well done so far to all our swimmers, keep pushing, keep shining! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🔥 1 more day to go! 💪🏽🇧🇳

🌍 Brunei’s Officials on the World Stage! 🇧🇳

We’re proud to share that Harjimmey Zainal and Haji Mohammad Amin bin Haji Abdullah have been selected by World Aquatics as International Technical Officials at the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore, from 7–14 August 2025. 🙌💙

Both are now in Singapore, serving as Referees for the swimming events—officiating at the highest level alongside the best in the world. 🏊‍♂️✨

This is a huge honour for Brunei and a testament that we have not only talented swimmers, but also world-class swimming technical officials.

Congratulations to both and thank you for representing Brunei with pride! 💪🇧🇳