BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 1st OCTOBER 2026 – Students from seven higher education institutions came together at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) for the Inter-HEIs HeyBall Championship 2026, using sport as an opportunity to build connections, strengthen sportsmanship and foster friendships across campuses.
Organised by UBD’s Student Affairs Section (HEP) in collaboration with the Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement and Enterprise Development, IEED), the eight ball championship was held from 24th September to 1st October 2026. The event provided students with an opportunity to compete alongside peers from across Brunei Darussalam’s higher education community while developing teamwork, focus and respect through sport.
The championship brought together student players representing UBD, Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Politeknik Brunei, Laksamana College of Business (LCB), JPMC College of Health Sciences (JCHS) and the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE).
The competition culminated at the UBD Library, where UTB and IBTE faced each other in the final. UTB emerged as champion after defeating IBTE 2–1, while LCB secured third place and UNISSA finished fourth.
Dean of Students, Student Affairs Section, UBD, Dr Mursidi Haji Ali, attended the final as the guest of honour. The championship was supported by HeyBall Competitive Billiard House, represented by Chai Erlin, as the main sponsor. Medals and trophies were presented to the top three teams, while certificates were presented to the technical advisor and HeyBall Competitive Billiard House. A token of appreciation was also presented to the sponsor in recognition of its support for the championship.
The championship reflects UBD’s commitment to providing students with opportunities to participate actively in university life, connect with peers from different institutions, develop sportsmanship and build meaningful relationships across Brunei Darussalam’s higher education community.