Brunei Darussalam’s Aida Syazwana Izzati binti Shamsul and Kasyful Asymawi bin Haji Khairul Arifin secured gold medals in their respective events at SuperCak Kuala Lumpur 2026, held at Setiawangsa Stadium on 18 October.

Competing against athletes from five nations, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Maldives, the two Bruneian athletes delivered winning performances in the women’s 1,500-metre and men’s 800-metre events.

Aida Syazwana Izzati clinched gold in the women’s open 1,500 metres, recording a personal best of 5 minutes 22.77 seconds. The result marks a milestone in her athletic journey, reflecting her commitment to training and continued development in the sport.

Meanwhile, Kasyful Asymawi took gold in the men’s open 800 metres with a time of 1 minute 58.95 seconds, adding to Brunei’s success at the regional competition.

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Their achievements highlight the potential of Bruneian athletes to compete at the regional level and the importance of providing opportunities for local talent to develop through structured training, quality coaching and regular competition.

Competitions such as SuperCak Kuala Lumpur offer athletes valuable experience against international opponents, allowing them to test their abilities, build confidence and improve their performance.

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The results also provide encouragement for young people in Brunei Darussalam to pursue athletics and other sporting disciplines. Aida’s gold-medal finish, in particular, serves as an example of women’s participation and achievement in competitive sport, inspiring more young women to explore opportunities in athletics.

The double-gold finish marks a proud moment for Brunei’s athletics community, with both athletes demonstrating the rewards of dedication and perseverance while representing the country on the regional stage.

THE BRUNEIAN | BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN