TOGETHER WE WE ARE STRONGER

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1 TOGETHER WE WE ARE STRONGER 2 nd Asian Para Games Incheon, South Korea October 2014 TeamSG #OurTeamSG

2 CONTENTS ABOUT TEAM SINGAPORE ABOUT 2ND ASIAN PARA GAMES 2014 CHEF DE MISSION ASSISTANT CHEF DE MISSION ATHLETICS BADMINTON BOCCIA CYCLING FOOTBALL 7-A-SIDE LAWN BALLS SAILING SHOOTING SWIMMING TABLE TENNIS TENPIN BOWLING CONTENTS 02

3 ABOUT TEAM SINGAPORE Team Singapore is a shared identity for all, where sport is the national language. It represents the unique connection between our athletes and every other Singaporean young or old, as they embark on a sporting journey as one. Team Singapore is one big family inspiring one another through sport. It is a relationship that extends beyond the sporting fraternity, and beyond the major Games. Team Singapore is about living better lives as we embody values inherent in sport: a winning spirit, an appreciation for teamwork, a commitment to purpose, the importance of ethical behaviour and a love for our country. #OurTeamSG on Instagram ABOUT TEAM SINGAPORE 03

4 ABOUT 2 nd ASIAN PARA GAMES 2014 The Asian Para Games is a multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities, held every four years after the Asian Games. The inaugural Asian Para Games was held in 2010 in Guangzhou, China. This year, riding on the success of the first games, the 2nd Asian Para Games will be held in Incheon, Korea from 18 October to 24 October There will be approximately 6,000 participants from the 41 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs). Athletes will compete in 23 Sports, 605 events at 23 official competition venues. The slogan is A Wave of Passion, Now Begins inspired by the waves of the coast of Incheon, to regard the place of new commencement for all Asian Athletes with disabilities. Singapore will be represented by 53 athletes and 38 officials who will compete in 11 sports Athletics, Badminton, Boccia, Football 7-a-side, Cycling, Lawn Bowls, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis and Tenpin Bowling. ABOUT 2 nd ASIAN PARA GAMES

5 CHEF DE MISSION MR JUSTINIAN CHUA Justinian Chua, Sports Manager for the Singapore Disability Sports Council has over 20 years of experience in the sporting industry as an athlete, coach, official and administrator. Having graduated from National University of Singapore with Bachelor of Engineering, he pursued his sporting aspirations in Judo and obtained the International Judo Federation Black Belt 4th Dan. Prior to joining the disability sports sector, he was the Competition Manager for Judo in the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympics Games, Sports Director of Singapore Judo Federation, as well as a General Education Officer with the Ministry of Education. Justinian was appointed as the Deputy Chef de Mission for the London 2012 Paralympic Games and Chef de Mission for the 7th ASEAN Para Games He will now lead the Singapore contingent at the 2nd Asian Para Games in Incheon, Korea. CHEF DE MISSION 05

6 ASSISTANT CHEF DE MISSION MS LENA NG Lena currently acts as the Board Advisor for Amata Corporation Public Company Limited and EVP of Korvac Group. She is also Chair of the Audit Committee and Board Member of the Singapore National Paralympic Council. Lena was honored Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in March 2014 and nominated as Global Agenda Council Member of the World Economic Forum. Lena is a former diplomat, serving at the Embassy of Singapore in Thailand. She was also Director of IE Singapore, an agency under the Singapore Ministry of Trade & Industry, and worked at BritishTelecoms and Standard Chartered Bank. Lena is an experienced speaker and judge in many international forums such as the World Bank Conference, ASOCIO, Mobile World Congress and Microsoft Imagine Club. She has a BA (Hons) from the National University of Singapore. She has also completed her Executive MBA, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt certification in Lena speaks fluent English, Mandarin, Thai and basic Korean. As Assistant Chef de Mission, she will assist the Chef de Mission in managing the Singapore contingent at the 2nd Asian Para Games in Incheon, Korea. ASSISTANT CHEF DE MISSION 06

7 ATHLETICS OFFICIALS JACTER SINGH Coach / Team Manager ATHLETICS 07

8 Choo Leng Hin DOB: 3 Nov 1994 HEIGHT: 176cm WEIGHT: 60kg I love the feeling of speed. When I run, I feel like a cheetah instead of someone with disability and this is the best feeling! I am honoured to don the national colours and represent my country. reminds me that I have the whole nation behind me! 100m and 200m T Nanjing Asian Youth Para Games, 100m 2 nd 2014 Nanjing Asian Youth Para Games, 200m 2 nd CURRENT SCHOOL Metta School ATHLETICS 08

9 MUHAMMAD SHUKRI BIN ADERES DOB: 30 Jun 1989 HEIGHT: 183cm WEIGHT: 150kg I was inspired by our local thrower, James Wong to take up the sport. I love the excitement of seeing the discus fly high and far! Despite my disability, I want to prove that I am as capable as anyone to do my country proud. pushes me to work harder so that I can do my part for my beloved country! Discus F Myanmar ASEAN Para Games N.Are Sports School ATHLETICS 09

10 BADMINTON OFFICIALS KOH GEE BOO Coach / Team Manager BADMINTON 10

11 Pung Wai Hwa Kelvin DOB: 19 Jun 1978 HEIGHT: 178cm WEIGHT: 72kg my fellow countrymen means a lot to me because we are One Singapore! We are in this together to do our beloved nation proud. I first picked up badminton for a healthy lifestyle but my love for the game has grown ever since. It is always a great honour to don the national jersey and do my part as a Singaporean. If I am not an athlete, I will love to be an underwater photographer or dive instructor. Men s Doubles SU Indonesia Open Para Badminton Championships, Men s Doubles 3 rd 2013 Germany BWF Para Badminton World Championships, Men s Doubles 3 rd 2012 Victor Asian Para Badminton Championships, Men s Doubles 2 nd 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, Men s Doubles 2 nd Sin Mue Mue Pte Ltd BADMINTON 11

12 Tay Wei Ming DOB: 23 Aug 1988 HEIGHT: 177cm WEIGHT: 62.5kg is an acknowledgment of our efforts and gives me the morale booster when I m playing on the court! My dad had cultivated me to take up sports at a young age. Out of the sports that he introduced me to, I chose badminton because I felt that it was a sport I could excel best in despite my disability. I wanted to achieve something out of it and am glad that I am given the opportunity to represent my nation. Men s Singles & Doubles SU Germany BWF Para Badminton World Championships, Men s Singles 3 rd 2013 Germany BWF Para Badminton World Championships, Men s Doubles 3 rd 2012 Victor Asian Para-Badminton Championships Korea, Men s Singles 2 nd 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, Men s Singles Champion N.A BADMINTON 12

13 BOCCIA OFFICIALS KWOK PING PING LANNY Head Coach NG WEI LENG, PAOLA Coach CHEW ZI QUN Team Manager CHONG ZHAN PING Sport Assistant FOO SHU WEI Sport Assistant SELVARAJAN ISAAC S/O SHADRAK Sport Assistant YURNITA BINTE OMAR Sport Assistant BOCCIA 13

14 Goh Ta Lang DOB: 29 Sep 1990 HEIGHT: 155cm WEIGHT: 38kg I was introduced to Boccia by my teacher and I fell in love with the sport since then. I am proud to be representing Singapore, to be part of something bigger and better! makes me feel that I can achieve great things as long as I work hard enough. BC2 Individual, BC1/BC2 Team 2014 National Disability League, Individual 3 rd 2014 National Disability League, Team 2 nd London Grand Prix Gold XD Semi Finalist VIM Studio Pte Ltd BOCCIA 14

15 Juni Syafiqa Binte Jumat DOB: 24 Mar 1995 HEIGHT: 151cm WEIGHT: 41kg makes me happy and gives me the confidence because I know there are many people behind me. Boccia provided me with a sense of achievement that I ve never felt before and that is what got me addicted. I am honoured to represent my country in something I love, and I want to work hard and do Singapore proud. BC2 Individual, BC1/BC2 Team 2014 National Disability League, Individual 2 nd 2014 National Disability League, Team 3 rd Bayti Design Pte Ltd BOCCIA 15

16 Neo Kah Whye DOB: 23 Jun 1996 HEIGHT: 145cm WEIGHT: 45kg I feel free and happy when I am playing Boccia and that s what I love most about the sport. I am thankful for the opportunity to compete alongside the best athletes, and against the best around the world. will definitely make a visit to my brothers place to spend some time with them. gives me the extra motivation to do well during the competitions. BC2 Individual, BC1/BC2 Team 2014 National Disability League, Individual 1 st 2014 National Disability League, Team 2 nd CURRENT SCHOOL Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore BOCCIA 16

17 Ng Pei Feng DOB: 27 Feb 1990 HEIGHT: 145cm WEIGHT: 43kg Boccia gives me a sense of happiness. It makes me feel that I am capable and important. I hope that one day I will be able to represent Singapore at the Paralympics and win a medal! gives me strength to do better, especially during tough competitions. BC1 Individual, BC1/BC2 Teamoubles 2014 National Disability League, Individual 2 nd 2014 National Disability League, Team 2 nd DAY-CARE Activities Center BOCCIA 17

18 Nurulasyiqah Binte Mohammad Taha DOB: 28 Dec 1984 HEIGHT: 150cm WEIGHT: 50kg I love that no two games will ever be the same in Boccia and there is always something new for me to learn in each game. I hope to use my performance to inspire more people with disabilities to be involved in sports. assures me that I am not fighting the battles alone. BC3 Individual, BC3 Pairubles 2014 Boccia World Championship, BC3 Individual 5 th 2014 Montreal Boccia World Open, BC3 Pair 1 st 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, BC3 Pair 1 st 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, BC3 Individual 1 st 2013 Asia and Oceania Boccia Championship, BC3 Pair 2 nd SPEX Scholarciation BOCCIA 18

19 Tan Yee Ting Jeralyn DOB: 1 Feb Jan 1989 HEIGHT: 165cm WEIGHT: 43kg I love that I am able to learn new skills when during every training. My goal right now is to train harder so I can participate in the Paralympics and do Singapore proud! gives me the motivation to play better during competitions. BC1 Individual, BC1/BC2 Team 2014 National Disability League, Individual 1 st 2014 National Disability League, Team 2 nd Society for the Physically Disabledation BOCCIA 19

20 Toh Sze Ning DOB: 6 Aug 1993 HEIGHT: 153cm WEIGHT: 40kg I love sports and I am thankful that I have made a lot of new friends from all over the world through Boccia. To be able to represent my nation is the biggest honour I can receive and I will work hard so I can do Singapore proud! encourages me and keeps me motivated during competitions. BC3 Individual, BC3 Pairubles 2014 National Disability League, Pair 1 st 2014 Montreal Boccia World Open, BC3 Pair 1 st 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, BC3 Pair 1 st 2013 Asia and Oceania Boccia Championship, BC3 Pair 2 nd WD Champion SPEX Scholarton Association BOCCIA 20

21 CYCLING OFFICIALS CHRISTIAN STAUFFER Coach RAYMOND ONG BENG CHEE Team Manager CYCLING 21

22 Foo Fung Liang DOB: 23 Apr 1967 HEIGHT: 178cm WEIGHT: 52kg makes it even more meaningful for me to compete in the nation colours. Cycling lets me know that even with my disability, I am no different from others and that I can also achieve my dreams if I work hard enough. I am proud to don the nation colours because I am not only representing our people but the Singapore spirit! Individual Time Trial (H1-4): 16.2km, Road Race (H2-H4): 56.7km, Mixed Team Relay: 81km x 3-Events 2014 SCF Dirtraction National Cycling Time Trials, Team Duo 2 nd 2012 Singapore Aviva Half Ironman, Team Relay PC Division 3 rd uth Masters 2 nd Contract Designer of Singapore CYCLING 22

23 Neo Alvina DOB: 3 Oct 1989 HEIGHT: 171cm WEIGHT: 77kg is important because it spurs me on to achieve greater results for my country! I used to be able to ride a normal bicycle and enjoyed doing so up till I was 14 years old, but subsequently I couldn t due to my medical condition. My passion for the sport did not stop there and I eventually pick up handcycling as the closest alternative in I am glad that I am still able to do what I love and contribute to Singapore. Individual Time Trial (H1-4): 16.2km, Road Race (H3-H4): 56.7km, Mixed Team Relay: 81km x 3 N.A CURRENT SCHOOL Singapore Institute of Management CYCLING 23

24 Ngu King Teng Michael DOB: 13 Sep 1956 HEIGHT: 168cm WEIGHT: 65kg is the greatest recognition of our effort and it makes me want to achieve even more for our people!. I love that cycling provides me with a sense of achievement. I am honoured to be representing Singapore and hope to make it to 2016 Paralympics in Rio. Individual Time Trial (H1-4): 16.2km, Road Race (H2-H4): 56.7km N.A Architects 61 CYCLING 24

25 Raja Singh DOB: 16 Dec 1961 HEIGHT: 176cm WEIGHT: 65kg I am honoured to be able to contribute to my nation on the race track despite my disability. I want to do Singapore proud and hopefully bring a medal from Incheon. apore, and I will work harder so I can bring glory to all my supporters! my fellow countrymen motivates me to push myself to the next level. Individual Time Trial (H1-4): 16.2km, Road Race (H2-H4): 56.7km, Mixed Team Relay: 81km x 3, Team, All-Eventsx100m 1992 Barcelona Paralympics Games, Wheelchair Racing 1990 OITA Half Marathon, Wheelchair Racing 4 th 1989 FESPIC Game, Wheelchair Racing 4 Golds and 3 Silvers 1989 OITA Half Marathon, Wheelchair Racing 1 st 1988 Seoul Paralympics Games, Wheelchair Racing 1986 FESPIC Game, Wheelchair Racing 2 Silvers and 2 Bronzes DNR Wheels Pte Ltd CYCLING 25

26 FOOTBALL 7-A-SIDE OFFICIALS MOHAMED ZAINUDEEN BIN MOHAMED HASSAN Coach GOH XIU LIN DILYS Team Manager FOOTBALL 26

27 MEN S TEAM Top Row (Left Right) Peter Kam, Muhammad Taufiq Baharin, Muhammad Firdaus Mohamed Noor, Khairul Anwar Kasmani (Captain), Muhammad Nizam Ab Rahman, Hitesh G Ramchandani, Balasubramaniam Annamalai Bottom Row (Left Right) Muhammad Shahidil Saidi, Suhaimi Sudar, Muhammad Mubarak Rastam (did not travel), Muhammad Shafiq Ariff, Harun Rahamad Captain, Khairul Anwar Kasmani lets us know that they are proud of us, and that is the greatest form of motivation. ABOUT US The team made its major games debut appearance at the 7 th ASEAN Para Games earlier of the year. The team put up an impressive performance in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar and successfully clinched Silver for Singapore. Up against some of the Asian football powerhouses at the 2 nd Asian Para Games, the boys will give their all to fight for the nation s glory. Men s Team 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games 2 nd 2013 Austria 7-A-Side Football Development Tournament 4 th 2012 UAE AFC Dream Asia Celebral Palsy Tournament 3 rd FOOTBALL 27

28 LAWN BOWLS OFFICIALS TAN BEE YIAN Coach LOH NGIAP KIANG Team Manager LAWN BOWLS 28

29 Aisah Binte Ibrahim DOB: 12 Jul 1947 HEIGHT: 152cm WEIGHT: 58kg reminds me that we are in this together and I want to do my best to make my people and my country proud!l. I first started off with the sport as a hobby and to keep fit. Over time, the interest has evolved into a competitive level. I am glad that I am able to represent Singapore, turning my interest into something bigger for my country. Singles B6, Doubles B6 Team 2014 SDSC NDL Lawn Bowls, Pairs 1 st N.Ao LAWN BOWLS 29

30 Abdul Karim Bin Din is important to me because it is comforting to know that our efforts are being acknowledged, and it is also a huge form of motivation! DOB: 10 May 1958 HEIGHT: 130cm WEIGHT: 46kg I love this sport because it is very relaxing and enjoyable yet challenging at the same time. I am honoured to be representing Singapore in the sport that I love and to show the world that my disability will not hold my dreams back! Singles B SDSC NDL Lawn Bowls, Pairs 3 rds t Asia Amateur Team CURRENT SCHOOL N.A LAWN BOWLS 30

31 Faridah Binte Salleh DOB: 12 Jan HEIGHT: 151cm WEIGHT: 50kgg I love this sport because it is a very interesting game that requires a huge amount of focus on top of skills. I am honoured to be able to show the world that I can do my country proud despite my disability. keeps me going and motivates me to do my best. Singles B6am 2014 SDSC NDL Lawn Bowls, Pairs 3 rdu al Champion Institute of Technical Education LAWN BOWLS 31

32 Mawjit Singh S/O Gurmet Singh DOB: 26 Mar 1964 HEIGHT: 171cm WEIGHT: 86kg spurs me on because I know we are united as one, and when I win, I win for them as well. I started this sport as a pastime and I am very honoured to be able to compete competitively in a sport I have so much passion for. I am also thankful that I can contribute to Singapore despite my abilities! Singles B6, Doubles B6Team 2014 SDSC NDL Lawn Bowls, Pairs 2 nd CURRENT SCHOOL N.A LAWN BOWLS 32

33 Tan Jee Keng Robert DOB: 20 Aug 1947 HEIGHT: 165cm WEIGHT: 65kg I started off with disability sports back in 1972 and picked up lawn bowls in It is always a great honour to don the nation colours and represent the country that I love. is the greatest motivation for me to do well because we are One Singapore! Singles & Doubles B SDSC NDL Lawn Bowls, Pairs 1 st 2014 SDSC NDL Lawn Bowls, Singles 1 st idual Champion Urban Redevelopment Authority LAWN BOWLS 33

34 SAILING OFFICIALS YOW SING HING Coach WONG MEI LING Team Manager TAN WEI HONG KEVIN Caregiver / Team Helper SAILING 34

35 Ng Xiu Zhen DOB: 12 Nov 1984 HEIGHT: 168cm WEIGHT: 60kg I love the sense of freedom out in the sea and that is why I picked up sailing. It is a privilege to represent my beloved country and I hope to bring glory home with a medal. is important because together we can do Singapore proud!s. Hansa 303 Double-Handed l-around, Men s Team N.Aalth Invitational Gymnastics, Individual Vault Bronze Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore SAILING 35

36 Per Yong Quan Aaron DOB: 22 Apr 1997 HEIGHT: 175cm WEIGHT: 72kg I love the sun and the sea, and sailing exposes me to both. When I am not training, I like to stay home and spend time with my 3 cats Lucky, Mickey and Pinkey. It feels good to have the nation behind me, and it definitely gives me the energy boost to work even harder!. Hansa 303 Double-HandedAround N.AN School Games, Women s Team Gold CURRENT SCHOOL ITE Collage Centralhool SAILING 36

37 Tan Wei Qiang Jovin DOB: 21 Aug 1986 HEIGHT: 163cm WEIGHT: 48kg is an recognition of our effort and it reassures us that we are no different from the able-bodied athletes.! This sport started as an escape route for me from my bad-tempered father, I have never thought that I would fall in love with it but I am glad I did. I love sailing because of the sense of freedom when I am moving around in the water. Hansa 303 Double-Handed nd, Men s Team 2012 London Paralympic Games, Skud 18 7 th 2010 IFDS Disable Sailing World Championship, Skud 18 6 th 2009 Laos ASEAN Para Games, Hansa 2.3 Men s Singles 3 rd 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, Skud 18 8 th 2004 Athens Paralympic Games, Sonar Games (Pommel Horse) 4 th The Chapman Consulting Group SAILING 37

38 Yap Qian Yin DOB: 28 Aug 1990 HEIGHT: 163cm WEIGHT: 43kg support makes me feel motivated and encouraged. It keeps me going when I am hit with obstacles. Sailing gives me a sense of freedom when I am out at the sea. I love not just the sport but the sailing community for always being so supportive and loving. I treasure the opportunity to represent my country and I want to do my best to edge closer to my dream of winning a medal for Singapore. Hansa 303 Double-Handed Men s Team N.A The Chapman Consulting Group SAILING 38

39 SHOOTING OFFICIALS ZHANG SHAO YING Coach / Team Manager SHOOTING 39

40 Aishah Binte Samad DOB: 24 Jun 1972 HEIGHT: 160cm WEIGHT: 50kg Shooting helps me to focus and concentrate better. I am glad that I can do my part for my country, and show the world what Singapore can offer. motivates me to do my best so I will not let them down. R5 10m Air Rifle Prone SH Taipei South East Asian Shooting Championships, Individual 50m Prone 1 st 2003 Taipei South East Asian Shooting Championships, Team 50m Prone 3 rd 2003 Vietnam SEA Games, Team 50m Prone 3 rd Bangkok South East Asian Shooting Championships, Individual & Team 50m Prone 3 rd ns hips, 400m 5 th N.AS SHOOTING 40

41 Logaraj S/O Raju DOB: 18 Jul 1979 HEIGHT: 165cm WEIGHT: 80kg is important to me because it encourages me to push beyond my limits and do my best at every competition. I love shooting because it is a very challenging sport that requires a lot of concentration and focus to succeed. I am proud to be representing my nation and I will do my best to bring glory home! P1 10m Air Pistol SH1der 57kg N.A Home Team NS SHOOTING 41

42 SWIMMING OFFICIALS JIAO YANG Coach TAN JIN LEONARD Coach KANG TZE WEI Team Manager SWIMMING 42

43 Chew Zi Ling DOB: 25 May HEIGHT: 165cmm WEIGHT: 70kg I love watersports and that is why I picked up swimming. It is always a great honour to represent my beloved country. If I am not an athlete, I will like to be a baker or professional deejay. is important because we are One People, One Nation and One Singapore!! 100m Breaststroke, 200m Freestyle (SB14) 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 100m Freestyle 2 nd 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 50m Freestyle 3 rd 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, 100m Freestyle 3 rd 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, 50m Freestyle 3 rd 2009 Kulua Lumpur ASEAN Para Games, 100m Freestyle 1 st CURRENT SCHOOL ITE College West SWIMMING 43

44 Goh Rui Si Theresa DOB: 16 Feb 1987 HEIGHT: - WEIGHT: 60kg My passion for swimming stems from the fact that I love how I feel in the water. Every competition I have ever been to has had unforgettable moments. It is my wish to create even more of such memories as I represent my country to the best of my ability. It gives me an explicable feeling to know that my fellow countrymen are behind me! 50m Backstroke S5, 100m Breaststroke SB4, 50m & 100m Freestyle S5, 200m Individual Medley SM Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 100m Breaststroke SB4 1 st 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 50m Freestyle S5 1 st 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 100m Freestyle S5 1 st 2014 Pan Pac Para Swimming Championships, 50m Freestyle S5 3 rd 2014 Pan Pac Para Swimming Championships, 100m Freestyle S5 3 rd s N.A SWIMMING 44

45 Leo Zhenhai James DOB: 7 Jul 1978 HEIGHT: 170cm WEIGHT: 60kg I love how peaceful and relaxing it is in the water. At the same time, I am glad to be able to represent my country in what I enjoy doing. With a strong support group comprises of my family, close friends and coach, I will train hard and bring more glory to Singapore. pushes me to work harder so I will not disappoint them.. 50m & 100m Freestyle S9 ch Racing 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 50m Butterfly 3 rd 3M Singapore SWIMMING 45

46 Tan Eng Kiong Benson DOB: 22 Jun 1991 HEIGHT: 163.5cm WEIGHT: 54kg I am a hyperactive child and swimming helps to calm me down. I am training very hard right now and hope to represent Singapore in the 2016 Paralympic Games. My intellectual disability does not limit what I can do. Most people will be surprised to know that I can play the violin! motivates me to give in my all and do my best for my country. 100m Backstroke S14, 100m Breaststroke SB Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 50m Butterfly 2 nd 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 50m Freestyle 2 nd 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 100m Freestyle 1 st Uniqlo SWIMMING 46

47 Tay Wei Siang Lawrence DOB: 6 Oct 1994 HEIGHT: 174cm WEIGHT: 65kg I enjoy swimming very much. I love hanging out by the pool even during my spare time. When I am no longer an athlete, I would like to be a swimming coach. For now, I am very proud to be able to bring glory to Singapore as a swimmer. makes me want to do my best so I can achieve and reach for greater heights. 100m Breaststroke SB Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 100m Backstroke 1 st 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 100m Breaststrokes 2 nd 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 50m Breaststrokes 3 rd CURRENT SCHOOL N.A SWIMMING 47

48 Toh Wei Soong DOB: 11 Sep JUN 1996 HEIGHT: 173cm WEIGHT: 65kg I always enjoy the sense of freedom when I get in the water. It is a great honour to be able to swim for the nation s glory. I will do my best to make Singapore proud. If I am not an athlete, I will like to be a musician. is important because we can achieve more as one united nation! 100m Backstroke S8, 100m & 400m Freestyle S Kuala Lumpur Asian Youth Para Games, 100m Freestyle 2 nd G CURRENT SCHOOL Anglo Chinese School (Independent) SWIMMING 48

49 Yip Pin Xiu DOB: 10 Jan 1992 HEIGHT: 156cm WEIGHT: 42kg make me push myself even harder to do well and not to disappoint the people who are behind me. I enjoy the freedom I get when I am underwater; being able to move about without obstacle is why I love swimming. Even though Singapore is a small nation, I am always very honoured to be able to represent the country and show the world what we can achieve. NT(S) 50m Backstroke S3, 50m, 100m & 200m Freestyle S3, 150m Individual Medley S Pan Pac Para Swimming Championships, 50m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle 1 st 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, 100m Backstroke S6 2 nd 2013 Montreal IPC Swimming World Championships, 50m Backstrokes 2 nd 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, 50m Backstroke 1 st 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, 50m Freestyle 2 nd Singapore Management University SWIMMING 49

50 TABLE TENNIS OFFICIALS CHIA CHONG BOON Coach / Team Manager TABLE TENNIS 50

51 Chee Weng Fai Jason DOB: 26 Jan 1983 HEIGHT: 97cm WEIGHT: 55kg my fellow countrymen reminds me that we are one, and I want to do well and win for them!. I was playing table tennis and represented the school team since primary school and I am glad that I am able to compete for Singapore today! It is a huge honour to be representing Singapore and I will do my best to do my fellow countrymen proud! Men s Singles TT2m Air Rifle 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, Class 3 Team 3 rd MINDEF TABLE TENNIS 51

52 Mu Yugang DOB: 10 Oct HEIGHT: 167cm WEIGHT: 65kg our countrymen is important because they are who we are representing and together we can make Singapore proud. I first picked up the sport because I thought it looked fun. More importantly, I still feel the excitement and joy at every game! I am honoured to represent my country and hope to compete at the Paralympics one day. Men s Singles TT6-7 Air Rifle, Individual & Team 50m Rifle Prone 2014 Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, Class 9 Team 3 rd 1 0m Air Rifle Te Nanyang Technological University TABLE TENNIS 52

53 TENPIN BOWLING OFFICIALS GOH HENG SOON Coach TAN TIONG PUAY Coach KELVIN GOH HUAY KENG Team Manager TENPIN BOWLING 53

54 Anuar Bin Saaid DOB: 12 Dec 1961 HEIGHT: 172cm WEIGHT: 52kg motivates me to be stronger mentally so I can overcome any fears I have during the competition. I love to bowl and am thankful for the opportunity to represent my country in the sport. I hang out very often at Downtown East where I bowl with my family. If I am not an athlete, I will like to be a pilot. TPB8 Singles, TPB8+ TPB8 Doubles, TPB8+TPB2/3+TPB2/3 Trios eam 2014 Bangkok APTBF Championships, Doubles 3 rd 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, Singles 3 rd 2006 Kuala Lumpur Asian Para Games, Doubles 2 nd Singapore Airport Terminal Servicece (SATSciation TENPIN BOWLING 54

55 Mohamed Ismail Bin Hussain DOB: 8 Nov 1983 HEIGHT: 165cm WEIGHT: 85kg I used to work in the bowling center at National Service Resort & Country Club. The explosive sound of the flying pins attracted me to the sport. I picked up the sport and fell in love with it since then! motivates and boosts my confidence at the competitions.! TPB3 Singles, TPB2/3+TPB2/3 Doubles, TPB8+TPB2/3+TPB2/3 Trios 2013 Prague IBSA Ten-pin Bowling Open European Championships, Singles 2 nd 2013 Prague IBSA Tenpen Bowling Open European Championships, All Events 2 nd 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, Singles 1 st 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, Doubles 1 st 2010 Guangzhou Asian Para Games, Doubles 3 rd N.A22 TENPIN BOWLING 55

56 Mohammad Taufik Bin Ahmadini DOB: 15 Apr 1969 HEIGHT: 158cm WEIGHT: 68kg Support is the greatest form of recognition from my fellow. With their support, I am motivated and encouraged to strive for greater heights! I love bowling because it is not only fun but at the same time bonds my family together. Most importantly, I get to do my part for my country when I don the national colours. I will give my best effort to do Singapore proud! TPB8 Singles 2006 Kuala Lumpur Asian Para Games, Singles 1 st 2006 Kuala Lumpur Asian Para Games, Doubles 2 nd SEA Games, Men s Team G APL COL Pte Ltd TENPIN BOWLING 56

57 Ong Kim Soea Robert DOB: 11 Sept 1952 HEIGHT: 172cm WEIGHT: 82kg My love for the sport started because of the Inter Union Championships. I am thankful for the opportunity to don the Singapore colours at every competition It is the biggest form of motivation to have my fellow countrymen behind me as I strive for our nation s glory. TPB2 Singles, TPB1+TPB2/3 Doubles N.AWorld Team Table Tennis Championships, Women s Team Bronze N.A TTENPIN BOWLING 57

58 Tay Leong Hock DOB: 30 Sep 1973 HEIGHT: 165cm WEIGHT: 62kg I was introduced to bowling by one of my friends and I have never looked back since. I am proud to be a Singaporean and even prouder to be representing Singapore! makes me want to work harder during compeitions so I will not let them down. TPB8 Singles, TPB8+TPB8 Doubles 2014 Bangkok APTBF Championships, Doubles 3 rd 2013 Commonwealth Championships, Men s Singles Silver N.A TENPIN BOWLING 58

59 Wong Kim Yen Wendy DOB: 28 Feb 1977 HEIGHT: 160cm WEIGHT: 51kg I am very honoured to be given the opportunity to represent Singapore on an international level. I will do my best to do my supporters proud! is important to me because we are in this together as one nation. TPB3 Singles, TPB2/3+TPB2/3 Doubles, TPB8+TPB2/3+TPB2/3 Trios 2012 Taiwan APC Cup, Singles 3 rd 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, Singles 2 nd 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, Doubles 1 st 2010 Guangzhou Asian Para Games, Doubles 2 nd World Team Table Tennis Championships, Women s Team Bronze N.At TENPIN BOWLING 59

60 Yong Phen Chong Thomas DOB: 06 Jul 1954 HEIGHT: 171cm WEIGHT: 75kg I tried bowling when I found out about the Guide Rail for visually handicapped bowlers, and I have never looked back since. It is a huge honour to be representing Singapore and I hope that I can be an inspiration to people with disabilities who are also interested in sports. acts as a moral booster for me during competitions. TPB1 Singles, TPB1+TPB2/3 Doubles en s Team 2012 Taiwan APC Cup, Singles 3 rd 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, Singles 2 nd 2011 Indonesia ASEAN Para Games, Doubles 1 st 2010 Guangzhou Asian Para Games, Doubles 2 nd, Women s Team ld N.Ale Tennis Association TENPIN BOWLING 60

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