The Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC) yesterday announced the country will be sending at least two athletes to the 2012 London Olympics.

A press release sent by the council yesterday stated that "Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC) wishes to confirm that Brunei Darussalam will be participating in the upcoming London Olympic Games 2012 which will begin from 27 July until 12 August 2012.

"Brunei Darussalam will be represented by Ak Hafiy Tajuddin Pg Rositi and Dayang Maziah Mahusin from Athletic Sports who will compete under Universality Place in the Athletics Event. Both of these athletes have been registered with London Organizing Committee of Olympic Games (LOCOG).

"Both athletes have been undergoing intensive training with the National Coach and in order to gain more experience and exposure, they have participated in the International Association of Athletics Federation Indoor Athletics Championship in Turkey early this year and in other Regional Athletic Competitions.

"With regard to our swimming athlete, Awang Anderson Lim Chee Wei's participation in the Swimming Event under the Universality Place is still pending on FINA's official invitation.

"Both BDNOC and BASA had endorsed Awang Anderson Lim Chee Wei to represent Brunei Darussalam. Awang Anderson Lim Chee Wei's name has also been registered with LOCOG. BDNOC is confident that all of them will give their best efforts and take this opportunity to its fullest."

Courtesy from Brunei Times