Brunei confirms for SEA Games

JAKARTA (JP): Brunei became the last country to confirm its participation in the 19th SEA Games here from Oct. 11 to Oct. 19.

An official of the organizers, M. Hindarto, said Brunei will send its 325 athletes and 106 officials to take part in 24 events. Other participating countries: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and host Indonesia had sent their confirmation last week.

The biennial event, which offers 440 golds, 440 silvers and 558 bronzes from 34 events, is expected to be participated by 4,881 athletes from 10 countries. (yan)