Brunei Nature Go Camp 2023

*Brunei – Singapore Nature Go Camp 2023*

27th November ~ 2nd December 2023, the Brunei Nature Go Camp took place at the Freme Rainforest Lodge in Temburong. The special event was organized by the Brunei Darussalam Go Association in collaboration with the Singapore Weiqi Association, t

Participants from Singapore: 7 young players, 4 Supportive parents, and 1 Teacher.
From Brunei: 1 young player, 1 organizer, and 6 young players who joined only the competition on 30th November.

On 30th November 2023, 7 Singaporean kids competed with 7 young players from Brunei in a 7-round tournament. Prizes and gifts were exchanged and presented to all the participants whilst Brunei players were given their first rank certificate.

Throughout the camp, guests who joined the camp immersed themselves in thrilling activities such as: Rafting, Wall climbing, Flying Fox, Hiking, Bamboo Cooking, Blowpipe experience, Herbal Trail, Canopy Walk and so on.

On the 2nd December 2023, As the camp drew to a close, guests were brought to Pondok Seri Wangi for lunch. Next, they visited the Royal Regalia Museum and also SOAS Mosque.

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Zhengbo debuted in The 43rd World Amateur Go Championship 2023

*The 43rd World Amateur Go Championship *

14th December ~ 19th of December 2023, The 43rd World Amateur Go Championship 2023 was held in Shenzhen, China.

This year, the WAGC has 43 participating countries, including Brunei Darussalam, which is represented by Zhengbo, a 3-dan player and finished 32nd out of 46 participants.

Zhengbo, who is a 3-dan amateur player, faced tough opponents from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Macau, and other strong Go countries. He managed to defeat players from India, Slovenia, and Slovakia.

Individual Result:
1- KIMG Jung Seon (S.Korea)
2- Yang Chukun (China)
3- Lai Yu-Cheng (Taiwan)
4- Kurita Yoshiki (Japan)
5- Huang Alan (USA)
6- Sornarra Master Pongsakarn (Thailand)
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8- Kwa Jie Hui (Singpaore)
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19- Tran Phuoc Dinh (Vietnam)
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22- Lee Shou Kai (Malaysia)
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32- Zhao Zhengbo (Brunei)

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The 1st Puer – ASEAN Weiqi Invitational Tournament 2023

*The 1st Puer – ASEAN Weiqi Invitational Tournament*

7th December ~ 11th of December 2023, The 1st Puer – ASEAN Weiqi Invitational Tournament was held in Pu Er, Yunnan, China, 

The tournament featured 21 teams and 72 players from various ASEAN countries, who competed in seven rounds of games over two days. The 4 Brunei Representatives participated in this event and they are Zhengbo, Huixin, Huiru, and their leader, who were among the 72 players from 21 teams representing various ASEAN countries, who participated in the tournament.

Zhengbo (3-dan) got 34th out of 72nd, and Huixin and Huiru followed him in 55th and 67th place respectively.

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China – Asean Junpin Xijiu Cup Invitational Team Tournament 2023

*China – Asean Junpin Xijiu Cup Invitational Team Tournament 2023*

6th November ~ 11th of November 2023, the China – Asean Junpin Xijiu Cup Invitational Team Tournament 2023 was held in Guiyang, Guizhou, China.

The tournament invited 16 teams from China and ASEAN countries, each comprising three players, one leader, and one coach. The participating countries were Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Hangzhou, Shanxi, Kunming, Guiyang, Quzhou, Henan, Chongqing, and Tianjin. The tournament consisted of six rounds, with each team playing against another team in a 6 rounds Swiss format.

The Brunei Team was led by CHIN Sin Voon, coached by Victor Wong, and represented by three players: SIA Kao Xiang, Michael CHEN, and SHAM Neng Cong. They demonstrated excellent skill and spirit throughout the tournament, winning three games and losing three games, and ranking fifth among the eight ASEAN teams. They also received a cash prize of RMB5000 for their outstanding performance.

On the 8th of November, all teams were brought to Yangming Cultural Park and Longlan Academies; during the evening; everyone was brought to Qingyun Night Market for dinner.

The tournament was not only a competition, but also a cultural experience and a learning opportunity for the Brunei Team. They had the honor of meeting GU Li, professional 9-dan and the Asst. President of Chinese Weiqi Association, who initiated the opening ceremony. They also had the chance to interact with Jiang WeiJie 9p, one of the top professional Go players in the world. Another highlight was watching the live commentary of the selected games by Jiang Weijie 9p and Tang WeiXing 9p, who shared their insights and analysis of the games.

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Huixin First World Championship debut in the 18th KPMC 2023

*18th KPMC*

26th August~ 2nd September 2023, The 18th Korea Prime Minister International Baduk Championship was held at Bitgoeul Gymnasium (Stadium) in Gwangju. WONG Hui Xin 4-Kyu made his debut in this World Championship accompanied by AGF Official, CHIN Sin Voon.

Hui Xin, a 14-year-old student, was one of the youngest players in the tournament. She faced the Philippines Player who was the youngest player in the event, in the first round and was defeated by him. Subsequently, she faced defeat from Luxemburg, Brazil, Venezuela, and Madagascar. On the final day, Huixin finally tasted victory over Guatemala and India. Hence, placing her 52nd place out of 56th place.

The Tournament Slogan “One Us One Earth”.

More information at: http://kpmc.kbaduk.or.kr/eng/

During the event, there were 3 side events including Teaching Game with Professional Players, Humans vs AI and Yu-Marvel Go on 9×9. Chin took part in the special event “Humans vs AI” and won 2nd place together with his teammate from Indonesia and Madagascar.

*AGM Meeting*

This year’s AGM discussed more regarding the method of promoting Go in Asia such as :

  1. Bringing back Asia Amateur Team Tournament
  2. Ilyo Weekly News Children Baduk Tournament 2023
  3. Asian Peace Children Tournament 2023
  4. 18th KPMC
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1st Weiqi Naadam, Brunei got 2nd Place

1st Weiqi Naadam in Ejin Horo Banner of ordos city, Inner Mongolia*

11th August ~ 13th August, 1st Weiqi Naadam Inner Mongolia was held at the Ejin Horo Banner Worker’s Cultural Palace at Ordos City of Inner Mongolia, China. The Brunei Team which consisted of Xinwen 4-dan & Zhengbo 3-dan joined the International Triple Go Invitational Tournament.

Xinwen’s Team achieved 2nd Place while Zhengbo’s team has gotten 5th Place. The competition took place for two days, with a total of four rounds. It is the first time for many players to take part in a triple Go event as opposed to the traditional pair-go competition format.

The event is part of the 1st Weiqi Naadam in conjunction with the “Ordos City – Hu Neng Cup” 3rd China Female Weiqi Mingren Tournament, Inner Mongolia Naadam Team Tournament, Weiqi Cultural Exchange Talk, China Weiqi City Team Exchange Competition and Inner Mongolia first Weiqi Naadam “Prairie King” Championship.”

Brunei representative, Xinwen also took part in the Cultural Exchange Talk by introducing the development of the Brunei Darussalam Go Association. Moreover, on the 13th of August, the team was brought to the Mongolia Yuanliu Culture Industrial Zone to witness the 3rd China Female Weiqi Mingren Tournament.

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The “Four Seas Cup” Hong Kong International University Student Weiqi Tournament

*The “Four Seas Cup” Hong Kong International University Student Weiqi Tournament*

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Taiwan x Singapore x Brunei 3 Cities Junior Weiqi Friendly Competition 2023

*台北x新加坡x汶莱三城儿童围棋交流赛*

25th June 2023, Brunei Team played on both 19×19 and 13×13 boards, with three players on each team. The 19×19 games were three rounds, and the 13×13 games were five rounds. We had a lot of fun and learned a lot from our opponents.

Our 19×19 team consisted of Zhenyang, Fengyang, and Huixin. They played very well and showed great spirit. Our 13×13 team consisted of Huiru, Jordan, and Julian. They also did a great job and had some close matches.

We want to thank Taiwan and Singapore for organizing this event and for being such friendly and gracious hosts. We hope to have more opportunities to play with them in the future. We also want to thank our supporters and fans for cheering us on. You guys are awesome!

This event was a great way to promote weiqi in our region and to foster friendship and cooperation among our countries. We are proud to be part of this weiqi community and we look forward to more challenges ahead.

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2nd Raya Event 2023 and Qualifying Event

*2nd Hari Raya Event 2023*

On 14th May 2023, the Brunei Go Association hosted the 2nd Hari Raya Go Event, which also served as a qualifier for the World Amateur Go Championship and the Korea Prime Minister Baduk Championship. The event attracted many go players from different levels and backgrounds, who were eager to compete and learn from each other. Despite coinciding with Mother’s Day, the event was well-attended and enjoyed by all participants.

The event was organized with two different categories: Pairgo in 13×13 board size, and selection for WAGC and KPMC. The selection category was a made round-robin tournament, while the pairgo category was a fun and easy event that only lasted two rounds.

The participants received green packets as prizes after each round. The green packets are a traditional way of giving m oney as a gift during festive occasions. The event was a success and the participants enjoyed playing go and socializing with each other.

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2023 Asian Weiqi Championship Online

*2023 Asian Weiqi Championship Online*

29th March ~ 2nd April, 2023, the Asian Weiqi Championship was an exciting event held online. Brunei Darussalam Go Association sent their male team, which comprised of five players and one substitute. Unfortunately, the female team was not sent due to the inconvenience of setting up live cameras via Voov meeting for female players.

The Brunei team consisted of talented players including Kaoxiang (3-dan), Haidar (2-dan), Neng Cong (1-kyu), Zhen Yang (4-kyu), Feng Yang (4-kyu), and Victor (2 kyu). The team performed exceptionally well, winning against the Pakistan team 4-1 in the second round and against Kazakhstan team 3-2 in the fourth round. However, they faced tough competition and lost to the Macao, Thailand, and Hong Kong teams.

Despite the challenges, the Brunei team ranked 11th out of 14 teams, just one rank below Kazakhstan. The ruling was decided by the number of wins each round got, and Brunei could not play with a full team in each round due to the bad timing, with players being busy or having tuition.

Overall, the team had a fantastic experience, and this event was like a simulation for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, in September 2023. The top four teams will advance to the final round to decide the top four placements, and Brunei Darussalam Go Association looks forward to participating in future tournaments and championships.

*Results*

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