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Golf, bowling, squash, tennis, swimming,
badminton, snooker, windsurfing, soccer, aerobics and traditional sports
such as gasing, sepak takraw and kite-flying are just some of the wide
variety of sports and recreational activities available in Brunei. The
country has good facilities to accommodate many of these.
Golf
Golf is a popular game in Brunei with an
international-standard 18-hole par 72 golf course at Brunei Muara District.
It is situated at Jalan Pengkalan Sibabua. There are other courses at
the Royal Brunei Golf, the Country Club at Jerudong Park, and the Panaga
Golf Club in Seria. For those interested in practicing their game, there
is a driving range at the Royal Brunei Sports Complex near the Airport.
Bowling
Bowling enthusiasts can head on down to
the Utama Bowling Alley on Jalan Tutong in the capital city.
Tennis
Name your surfaces: Clay? Synthetic grass?
Cement? You can find these courts at the Youth and Welfare Sports Complex
on Jalan Berakas.
Swimming
For a small entry fee, you can access
the public swimming pools at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in
Bandar Seri Begawan and at the Mumong Sports in Kuala Belait.
Squash
You can enjoy a game of squash at the public
courts at the National Stadium. The courts are open daily except on Fridays
and Sundays. Bookings can be made at the stadium for a moderate fee.
Windsurfing and Kayaking
Hire your boards at the Royal Brunei National
Wind Surfing Association at Serasa Beach and surf your hearts out! For
those who want a gentler watersport, you can also hire kayaks from the
same place.
Snooker
There are a few snooker clubs at various
places at the heart of the city.
Scuba Diving
The dive club meets at the Anggerek Desa
swimming pool in Bandar Seri Begawan on Monday nights at 8 p.m. it is
an active dive club. If you would like to go for a dive, there are private
operators who run boat trips to Brunei Bay at weekends. They also offer
kit hire, guided dives and courses.

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