Haere ra - Fairwell to Penang

Haere ra.

We bid fairwell to Penang. We have had a great time, the fencing competition was good. We met old friends, made new friends and really enjoyed the experience.

It has been a pleasure to have been able to assist our fencers on this adventure to the 2009 Commonwealth Junior Fencing Championships in Penang, Malaysia. It was a privilege, pleasure and an inspiration to have seen all the new Commonwealth Junior Fencing Champions fencing, in action on the piste. To all the fencers who helped prepare the teams and to all the participants from all the Commonwealth countries we thank and salute you.

We thank everyone for their contribution and co-operation. Thank you very much.

We thank our hosts the Malaysian Fencing Federation and the Penang Amateur Fencing Association for the running of this "Fencing Festival". In particular we thank Dr Kenny Ong, President of Penang Amateur Fencing Association and his amazing support team for their passion, enthusiasm and committment to ensuring these 2009 Commonwealth Junior Fencing Championships were the best they could be. Carine, and Jason have been a real service to our fencers, thank you.

Haere ra Penang

































Good bye and thanks for everything.