PLK Zombies Champions Again

By
James Kon
Borneo Bulletin
26/08/08

Bandar Seri Begawan - PLK Zombies proved they are currently the best softball team in Brunei Darussalam when they emerged champions again at the Brunei National Softball Tournament on Sunday night after a clean sweep win of 11-0 against Black Arrows I in the final at Taman SOAS.
Newcomer Chikara won the ladies' category after beating Divas 7-0. The ladies' final in the afternoon was graced by HRH Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Zariah.
In an interview, player-coach Mardani bin Ya'akub of PLK Zombies which comprised players from Perpindahan Lambak Kanan said: "We are ecstatic being able to defend our title."
"The team has done a great job. They have maintained their focus and determination throughout the tournament."
"Next year we will be back and will be more determined to take the title for the third consecutive year." he added.
Third place of the men's category went to Wanderers who defeated Black Arrows II 21-5.
Mardi bin Hj Suhaili, the coach of the Chikara team said: "I am very happy and proud of the team. Their hard work in training has finally paid off by winning the championship."
"The secret of success is team work. We have been training together for some three months. We will definitely be back to defend the title next year."
Third place went to Comets.
The guest-of-honour who presented the prizes was Pehin Dato Seri Setia Aw-ang Haji Adanan, the Minister of Home Affairs.
Ten men's teams and five ladies teams took part in the tournament which was organised by Banzai softball team in conjunction with His Majesty's 62"d birthday celebrations. --