During the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Shanti Pereira was crowned Asia's fastest woman in the 200m category for track and field. She became just the third Singaporean to be crowned an Asian Games champion this time around. Being an elite athlete, the joys of your highs can be shared with your supporters and fellow countrymen even. However, what's less...
Being an elite athlete, the joys of your highs can be shared with your supporters and fellow countrymen even.Take for example, national footballer Ikhsan Fandi's long recovery from a serious knee injury.A post shared by IX9
The former Young Lions player even described it as the "most challenging" time of his playing career thus far.Thankfully, Ikhsan's support system, made up of friends and family, has eased the mental burden of being out of action for such a prolonged period of time.Getting back to full fitness comes with challenges, but Ikshan is of the belief that one can overcome them with "discipline, determination and a strong mindset".
Ikhsan's fans would be glad to hear that he's on track to full fitness and looking forward to getting back into action.
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