Lee had missed three training sessions due to the birth of his newborn, as well as having to attend to his father’s hospitalisation and work commitments
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s veteran fencer Samson Lee shared on Instagram on Apr 22 that he will not be making the trip to Cambodia for the upcoming SEA Games as he has been dropped by Fencing Singapore even though he has ‘rightfully qualified’ for the individual and team spot.
It was reported by Straits Times that Lee had missed three training sessions due to the birth of his newborn as well as having to attend to his father’s hospitalisation and work commitments. Lee, who was part of the team that won Singapore its first men’s gold medal at the previous SEA Games, shared on his Instagram that to qualify he had to sacrifice time and resources while juggling between running his fencing academy, coaching and training in preparation for the SEA Games.
“Yet because of three training sessions, I was withdrawn by the association from the upcoming games next month. Even after explaining my situation, declaring my commitment, it’s not enough for them. I’ve explained how these three training sessions happen to fall within one of the most busy and tough periods, and explained how my training and preparation is not affected even if there is much going on,” added the 35-year-old who is also the founder of SG Academy of Fencing.
Despite the unfavourable decision by Fencing Singapore towards him, Lee is taking it in his stride and can feel the care and love shown by many that have commented on his Instagram post since the news broke out in the local mainstream media.
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