Besides the 23 Team Singapore athletes, at least 10 other Singaporeans are representing the Republic at Paris 2024.
PARIS – There is no room for a lapse in focus for Sng Puay Liang, as a split-second decision can make the difference between gold and silver, or a medal and going home-empty handed at Paris 2024.
The former national gymnast decided to go for a judging exam after setting up a gymnastics academy. He failed the exam initially before passing in 2006. It is the same for diving judge William Lee, who still “feels butterflies in my stomach” despite this being his third time officiating at the Olympics after Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Other Singaporean aquatic officials at Paris 2024 include Ang Peng Wee – whose brother Peng Siong competed at the 1984 and 1988 Games – and Tiger Low and Steve Chew
He said: “Some of these divers make extremely difficult and powerful dives look graceful and beautiful. And when they have a perfect entry into the water, they “disappear” without any ripples. Called a ‘rip dive’, the impact on the diver’s entry also sends a shockwave that hits us poolside. It is a truly phenomenal experience.”
Hockey umpire Lim Hong Zhen takes his preparation to another level, as he went on a 10-month fitness programme that included runs and high-intensity interval training for three days a week. He also officiates matches on weekends.
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