H.H. Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
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STAGGERING 1,000 competitors from Brunei and abroad have already signed
up for Regata Brunei Darussalam 2013 on February 3 - and even more are
expected to take part.
Hj Raffee Hj Yussof, a member of the event's secretariat, said that as of
yesterday, more than 1,000 people have confirmed their participation in
the regata's various races, including teams from Australia, Indonesia,
Malaysia and the United States.
"The number participating this
year is very encouraging, especially with more foreign teams in the
upcoming boat race," Hj Raffee told The Brunei Times, on the sidelines
of the Maulidur Rasul celebration at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali
Saifuddien yesterday. Among the top local contenders are boat racing
teams from Mukim Tamoi, the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and the Royal
Brunei Police Force, he said.
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