Next-gen fencers step up for Brunei’s Asian junior comeback

Brunei’s Junior Sabre team, accompanied by coach Rocky Poerawinata leaving for Jakarta last Sunday night. - BRUNEI FENCING

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN; Brunei Darussalam will mark its return to the Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship 2026 for the first time since 2005 when four young athletes compete in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The Brunei Darussalam Fencing Federation is sending its Junior Sabre team to the regional meet from Feb 18 to 27, signalling a renewed push to rebuild and strengthen the sport locally.