Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Going one on one with Benjamin Sim

Wednesday, December 29, 2010



(Above) Benjamin Sim (L) playing for the Brunei's Barracudas, against the Singapore Slingers, in the first season of the Asean Basketball league. Picture: BT file Q: Tell me a little bit on how it all started. I was told that you played basketball outside of the country before.

A: My family migrated to Vancouver, Canada, when I was seven years old and I started out playing football in a little league when I first got there. My mum would later show me how to play basketball since she was the athletic one in the family.

I also enjoy playing golf as well since I worked on a golf course there for a while.

I graduated with a diploma in fitness training back in 2003 and I found myself back in Brunei just about three years ago. I made some new friends in KB (Kuala Belait) who I would play ball together with. I eventually joined tournaments in Miri as well.

Q: How can you compare playing overseas and here?

A: I think it's just that the community is bigger outside. Read More…

Source: The Brunei Times

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