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VAT69 A clinches international tug-of-war title, wins RM30,000 prize

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

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  • The VAT69 A team won the international open category of the Tug-of-War Championship at the People's Festival 3.0 in Kuala Perlis, Malaysia.
  • The victory earned the VAT69 A team a substantial RM30,000 prize, with second place Blue Tiger receiving RM8,000 and third place Selfire taking RM5,000.
  • The event, held in conjunction with the 83rd birthday celebration of the Raja of Perlis, featured 24 teams from Malaysia and Brunei, and organizers plan to enhance the competition in the future.

The VAT69 A team emerged victorious in the international open category of the Tug-of-War Championship, a highlight of the People's Festival 3.0 held in Kuala Perlis, Malaysia. The competition was part of the 83rd birthday celebrations for the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail.

This win secured a significant prize of RM30,000 for the VAT69 A team. The second-place team, Blue Tiger, received RM8,000, while Selfire secured third place with RM5,000. The festival showcased a strong turnout, with 24 tug-of-war clubs participating from both within Malaysia and internationally, including teams from Brunei.

The participation of competing teams in this event was very encouraging from all over the country, and there were also teams from Brunei competing for the highest prize.

· Abu Bakar HamzahMenteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah commenting on the strong participation from local and international teams.

Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah expressed his satisfaction with the event's success, noting the impressive participation. He mentioned that the championship featured three categories: International Open, Traditional, and Perlis Closed.

Looking ahead, organizers plan to further develop the championship, potentially increasing prize money and exploring evening competitions for a cooler atmosphere. Abu Bakar emphasized the importance of maintaining the sport's stability and encouraged prompt resolution of any future issues.

This is very important to further boost the participants' spirit in this competition and also to invigorate its organization.

· Abu Bakar HamzahMenteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah explaining the significance of the event for participants and its organization.
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