3rd Labuan International Swimming Meet 2018

Despite sending a small team of 7 swimmers to the Labuan International Swimming Championship 2018, IBSC swimmers managed to clinch 6 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze medals and in 5th position out of 10 clubs which was held in Labuan International School on 3rd and 4th November 2018.

Low Wenxi, 10, was pumped up making big splashes for IBSC when he claimed 3 individual gold with new PB in 50m freestyle (31.70), 50m backstroke (37.83) and 100m backstroke (1:26.15) in his age group category. He was later conferred with 1st runner up Group 4 boys.

Low Wenxi

Brendon Wong Kai Xuen, also from Group 4 boys, continued to light up the pool after he swam to his first individual gold medal in 50m butterfly with an impressive PB of 37.35. He went on to deliver 3 silver in 200m freestyle, 100m freestyle with new PB of 1:10.03 and 50m backstroke with new PB of 39.11. He continued his superb momentum in this meet by clinching 2 more bronze with new PB in 100m backstroke (1:26.15) and 50m freestyle (32.04).

Brendon Wong

Our pin-size breaststroker, Harith Miqael Hazrulhisyam, 10, bagged silver in his favourite event 50m breast and rewrote his PBs from 40.34 to 40.14. He went on to clinch another 2 bronze with new PB in 50m butterfly (37.81) and 100m breast (1:32.15).

Harith Miqael

Another breaststroker from Group 4 boys, Tan Goh Jun Roy, powered his way to bag silver in 100m breaststroke and renewed his new PBs from 1:29.41 to 1:29.42. He also won a bronze medal in 50m butterfly (37.81).

Tan Goh Jun Roy

Later at the end of the meet, the fantastic four from the Group 4 boys continued to bring surprises to the pool when they made a clean sweep of 2 gold medals in the Team Relay Event. They smashed the 4 x 50m freestyle meet record from 2:33.23 to 2:08.67, and 3:11.81 to 2:33.39 in the 4 x 50m medley relays which was set by Hammerhead Swimming Club from Brunei in 2016. Well done boys!!

From left, Harith Miqael, Brendon Wong, Low Wenxi and Tan Goh Jun Roy

Ho Jia Ming, 11, from Group 3 Boys, contributed 4 bronze medals for IBSC even though he is one year younger than most of the swimmers in his age group. He managed to rewrite his personal best time in 50m butterfly (31.25), 100m backstroke (1:19.25), 50m backstroke (34.75) and 100m butterfly (1:10.62).

Jia Ming

A big round of applause to IBSC swimmers who gave their best in this competition and not to mention the strong support from proud parents. Special thanks to the organizer especially Coach Clement David from LIS for the well organised meet.

Thank you.

C.K.Wong

3rd Labuan International School Swimming Championship 2018

Dear swimmers.

We are pleased to inform that IBSC has been invited by Labuan Aquatic Association (PAL) to participate in the 3rd Labuan International Swimming Championship 2018  to be held at TSI Swimming Pool, Labuan International School on 3-4 November, 2018.

Swimmers who are interested may contact IBSC Team Manager, Mr CK Wong for further details on flight booking and hotel accommodations, all at your own cost.

Please note the crucial dates and info below :

Date of Competition : 3rd to 4th Nov, 2018 (Sat & Sun)
Date of Team Departure : 2nd Nov, 2018
Date of Team Manager's Meeting : 2nd Nov, 2018
Closing Date for IBSC : 5 October, 2018
Team Manager : Mr CK Wong
Entry/registration Fee : RM25/swimmer (includes a T-shirt)
Event Fee : RM10/event
Relay Event : RM40/relay (borne by IBSC)
Penalty for Withdrawal : RM10/event
Penalty for Late Scratches : RM20
Penalty for No Show (NS) : RM30


Please submit your entry and waiver forms to IBSC office before 5th October, 2018 (Fri).

Please download Invite and Rules here.


Regards,
IBSC Swim Committee

Swimmers had a fun meet at 2nd Labuan International Swimming Championship 2017

The 2nd Labuan International Swimming Championship has just ended last Sunday from 4th to 5th November, 2017 at Labuan International School. The meet was organised by Persatuan Akuatik Labuan.



























Despite sending a small contingent of 15 swimmers and making the first debut in this championship, IBSC swimmers managed to clinch a  total of 5 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze.


Our young and most promising swimmer, Muhammad Dhuha, once again lifted up the age group champion trophy for Group 5 Boys in this championship when he triumphed with 5 gold in 50m free, 50m back, 50m breast, 50m fly and 100m free. Along the way, he smashed the new meet records in all the 50m events. Dhuha was simply unstoppable. He grabbed another 2 silver in the team relay events under the Group 5 Boy with his team mates Ho Jia Xuen, Ahmad Jazeel Khalid and Adi Syafwan.

Muhd Dhuha, 8 won the age group champion for U8 boys with 5 gold

Group 5 boys relay team, from left, Adi Syafwan, Ahmad Jazeel, Ho Jia Xuen and Muhd Dhuha

Muhammad Arif, 10, who made his first medal debut for individual events as he swam to silver in 50m back with a new PB of 36.86 (39.14) , bronze in 50m fly with new PB of 33.52 (35.14) and 100m fly with new PB of  1:24.23 (1:45.56). 

“My success was due to hard work and guidance from my parents and coaches. But most importantly, I never give up after I had failed many times”, said Muhammad Arif.

Another pleasant surprise came from Nu’aim B. Nizarudin, 13, who was also made his first medal entry in an individual event after he procured a bronze in Boy Group 2 100m Breast with a new PB of 1:19.34 (1:21.00).

Our Group 3 Boy Breaststroker Harry Chong, bagged home 2 bronze in 50m and 100m breast and was totally elated with an unexpected silver in 50m free with an awesome new time of 27.94. Harry later helped the relay team took another bronze in the Mixed Age 4 x 50m free relay along with tema mates Nu’aim, Calvin Wong and Muhammad Arif.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the winners and those who managed to seize the chance to improve their PBs in Labuan.

Many thanks to my Assistant Team Manager, En. Nizarudin and the parents who gave full support and cooperation to make this travel meet a successful and joyful one.


Cheers,
C.K.Wong
Team Manager

More photos here