2023 World AbilitySport Games Witness Brunei Para-Athlete Seizing First-Time Glory in Velodrome and Swimming Events

Shining in the annals of para-athletic prowess, a Brunei Darussalam resident made history in recent times. With a power-packed jab at clinching victories, the World AbilitySport Games this year saw Danial Hakim Harjimmey defying all odds. But that was just the key to a glorious path, as he earned medals in water-based competitions.

Additionally, the Darussalam crew also seized a prestigious stance in cycling games, transcending its boundaries to embrace skillful swims. As the first-ever para-athlete victor in the Velodrome, Hamizan Samsudin’s effective gameplay created wonders in the 2023 tournament. Leaving the spectators in sheer amusement while performing at the Thailand venue, he was not the sole victor, as the championship saw many more noteworthy names.

Para-athlete secures new heights in success 

As a local sensation in thrilling sports, Danial Hakim captured hearts of the audience as he marked a phenomenal impact with his swimming skills. Showcasing a dazzling set of moves, he brightened the pool during a power-packed 50-meter backstroke showdown. 

While the combined S7 to S9 categories brimmed with Hakim’s excellence, the para-athlete even won a commendable bronze. This accomplishment added to his earlier silver medals in the 100-50 and 100-meter freestyle para-athlete events. 

With the crowd on edge, as Harjimmey raced ahead, the para-athlete posted an impressive time of 1:28.99, effectively setting new milestones for the Brunei crew. On the other hand, the cycling event saw Hamizan Samsudin carve his path to glory, seizing bronze in the individual 1km event time trial races. 

World tournament exhibited action-packed games

Holding his triumph in the C1-C3 category, the cycling professional seemingly trailed by a hair’s breadth behind the gold and silver medalists. As he claimed victory in the Velodrome race, it marked a pinnacle not just in his career but also earned him the title of an inaugural stance. 

Significantly, the Nakhon Ratchasima cycling show is unfurled with a breathtaking array of talents from across the globe, playing diverse games. Subsequently, Athiwat Paeng-Nuea was another luminary player appearing in this para-athlete championship.

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While Thailand’s Prawat Wahoram spearheaded the host country’s formidable lineup, his staggering record in international games led to multiple wins. Earning seven golds, eight silvers, and one bronze in the Paralympics, he was already renowned as the nation’s most decorated para-athlete.

As the curtains drew to a climax in the World AbilitySport Games, the wins of several para-athlete icons reverberated across the globe. With Brunei’s Harjimmey and Samsudin etching their names in sporting history, the tournament not only celebrated countless achievements but also fostered camaraderie. 

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