Basma Lachkar, the Brunei Asian Games silver medallist, receives a hero's welcome at airport


Brunei wushu athlete Basma Lachkar received a grand welcome at Brunei International Airport after winning a silver medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Brunei’s wushu star Basma Lachkar arrived home to a hero’s welcome following her historic achievement at the 19th Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China.

The national athlete bagged the silver medal in the Women’s Taijian and Taijiquan All-Round final, behind eventual winner and gold medallist China’s Tong Xin.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Brunei , Athletes , Asian Games , Silver , Hero's welcome

Next In Aseanplus News

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Bangladeshi player selection drags Shah Rukh Khan into a political firestorm
Snow expected in Tokyo and neighbouring areas
Vietnam introduces tougher penalties on ecigarette and heated tobacco use
15 months’ jail for man in Singapore who ill-treated his two sons, including one with autism
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan kill at least 17 people
Japan's emperor and his family greet New Year well-wishers
US issues preliminary anti-dumping tariff ruling on South Korean chemical material
Singapore economy grows 5.7% in 4Q25
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
Brunei’s gaming public server hosts countdown celebration

Others Also Read