Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen turns heads at SEA Games 33 with standout polo performance and tender moment with wife

By Hai Long December 10, 2025 | 01:11 am PT

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen drew widespread attention at the 33rd SEA Games not only for his strong showing on the polo field, but also for his warm interactions with his wife off it.

During Monday’s semi-final match, Brunei’s equestrian polo team defeated Malaysia to earn a spot in the final in Thailand, with Prince Mateen emerging as one of the standout players, according to the Borneo Bulletin.

Brunei’s equestrian polo team for the 33rd Sea Games in Thailand. Photo from Instagram/ranoadidas

The 34-year-old royal, who has 3.1 million Instagram followers, later wrote that he was proud to contribute to Brunei’s win, captioning his post: "For King and Country."

A tender moment between the prince and his wife, Princess Anisha Rosnah, at the VS Sports Club & Siam Polo Park quickly went viral. Photos show the princess embracing her husband as they celebrated the victory together.

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen and his wife, Princess Anisha Rosnah, at the 33rd Sea Games in Thailand on Dec. 8, 2025. Photo from Instagram/tmski

Nearly two years into their marriage, the couple continues to be admired for their steady relationship and frequent public displays of affection during official travels and royal engagements.

Mateen, the fourth son and tenth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, was widely known before marriage as "Asia’s most eligible bachelor," celebrated for his looks, education, and athletic talent.

His participation in regional and international competitions routinely draws public interest, and after Brunei’s latest triumph, fans expressed hopes that he would help lead the national polo team to a championship title.