KBK organises two-day badminton camp for Dayak teens, youth

KUCHING: Kelab Badminton Kenyalang ( KBK) is appealing to members of the Dayak community to support its inaugural Sarawak Youth Talent Badminton Camp 2018.

According to KBK secretary Anthony Ugor Nili the two- day training programme ‘One Step Ahead’ for Dayak teenagers and youths starts on Dec 15.

The camp, which aims to to unearth talents and provide exposure on basic techniques, will be held at Sentosa Sports Centre in Kota Sentosa here.

The programme starts at 9am daily and ends around 4pm on Dec 16.

Assistant Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan will officiate at the opening ceremony at 10am on Dec 15.

Anthony lamented that even though badminton is a popular sport in Malaysia and has provided international medals and glory for the nation, none of the selected national players thus far are from the Dayak community.

“That is why KBK is trying its best to design a training c ourse as catalyst of development in the sport of badminton in Sarawak, particularly to assist players from the Dayak community.

“That is why I say this programme slated for Dec 15 and 16 is one not to be missed by budding players. I also hope

That is why KBK is trying its best to design a training course as catalyst of development in the sport of badminton in Sarawak, particularly to assist players from the Dayak community. That is why I say this programme slated for Dec 15 and 16 is one not to be missed by budding players. I also hope parents support the programme by sending their children to take part in it. Anthony Ugor Nili, KBK secretary

parents support the programme by sending their children to take part in it,” he said yesterday.

The Kuching-based KBK, with Minister of Utilities Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom as its patron, has been active since its inception in 2016.

For more details on the camp, call Anthony at 014- 5784618 or KBK president Petrus Ngalih Tingi (0111-9879606) or assistant secretary Warren Bunsu Martin Gana ( 019- 8868297).