Sports instil discipline, fighting spirit in students: Matbali

Daily Express

12-05-2025

Published on: Monday, May 12, 2025
Published on: Mon, May 12, 2025
By: Ahmad Apong Text Size: Osman with his students. BEAUFORT: Sports meets are one of the best platforms to instil sporting spirit and discipline among students, said Sipitang MP Datuk Matbali Musah. Matbali said that such events also foster healthy competition among pupils while strengthening bonds of friendship, unity, and close cooperation. He encouraged the athletes to continue their fighting spirit, give their best, and use the experience as motivation to excel in future competitions. In officiating the 53rd edition of the Gadong Zone Schools Sports Meet (MSSZG) 2025, held at the SMK Beaufort field on Thursday, Matbali congratulated the organising chairperson Siti Guntok, who is the Headmistress of SK Bangkalalak, along with the entire organising committee and the headteachers of the participating schools for successfully delivering the event. Athletes from SK Bentuka made a promising medal showing during the 53rd edition of MSSZG, held across SK Padas Damit and SMK Beaufort and organised by SK Bangkalalak. SK Padas Damit emerged overall champion with an impressive haul of 14 medals with gold, two silver, and four bronze. In second place was SK Gerama with seven medals (four gold, three silver), followed by SK Kebulu in third with six medals (three gold, two silver, one bronze). The overall standings saw SK Lupak in fourth place, followed by SK Lago in fifth, SK Kabajang in sixth, SK Kepawa in seventh, SK Gadong in eighth, SK Suasa in ninth, SK Bentuka in tenth, and SK Bangkalalak in eleventh. Meanwhile, SK Bentuka Headmaster Osman Pudin thanked Matbali for officiating the closing ceremony of MSSZG 2025. 'It was a vibrant and spirited event. The pupils adapted well while building camaraderie, and their cheers were a source of motivation for their teams,' he said. Although SK Bentuka did not secure a gold medal this year, Osman expressed gratitude for his pupils' efforts and sportsmanship. The school earned a respectable tally of three silver and one bronze medal. 'I hope our pupils will not be discouraged by the lack of gold this year. Let this be a learning experience and a drive to do better next year,' he added. He extended heartfelt congratulations to the SK Bentuka contingent and expressed appreciation to the co-curricular unit, coaches, teachers, and all involved for their dedication and hard work from the training phase through to the end of the tournament. He also thanked the parents for their support in giving the children the opportunity to showcase their talents and potential. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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