Singapore team returned from the 13th Asian Cities Gold Cup Taekwondo Championships held from 6 to 8 February 2009 in Hong Kong, China with 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals and two overall 3rd runners-up trophies for Senior Male and Junior Male Divisions.
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Mr Milan Kwee (STF President) with Team Singapore, family members & friends at the airport. |
The event, which attracted 16 teams from 6 countries including China and Chinese Taipei, saw most of our players performing beyond expectations. Although some of them returned empty handed, they could hold their heads high because they gave their all during the competition. They did not lose, the time ran out on them.
Said Team Manager RA Jeyaraman: “I am proud to be given the opportunity to lead this team of disciplined players who gave their best during the competition. Although some of them did not have anything to show for their outstanding effort, they certainly could stand tall.”
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Jason Tan | Jordan Tay | Wesley Ong |
Our three gold medals came from Jason Tan, Jordan Tay and Wesley Ong.
Jason was simply brilliant. Competing in his first international competition as a senior player, he demolished his opponents with his blinding kicks which almost never fail to find their marks. He controlled his four matches well to become a well-deserved winner.
Sharing the limelight with Jason were his team mates Jordan and Wesley. Both Jason and Wesley had to fight stronger, taller and more experienced players. Despite their disadvantages, they showed guts and determination to take the titles by beating three players each in hard fought battles. They had to dig deep in their bags of tactical tricks to foil their opponents’ plan.
The other medal winners were
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Keith Ong | Tessa Tang |
· Keith Ong (Silver)
· Tessa Tang (Silver)
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Ong Tian Ling | Goh Jun Jie | Jacqueline Quek |
· Ong Tian Ling (Bronze)
· Goh Jun Jie (Bronze)
· Jacqueline Quek (Bronze)
Said Coach Wong Liang Ming: “I am happy with the results. But what made me happier was the tremendous team spirit displayed by everyone, including the accompanying family members.”
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One Big Family |
Singapore Team
Team Manager : RA Jeyaraman
Coach : Wong Liang Ming
Players (Male) : Jason Tan Junwei (Captain)
Benjamin Teo Zhe Ming
Muthiah s/o Ponmani
Woon Yong Chuang
Keith Ong Jin Cong
Wesley Ong Zhi Qiang
Goh Jun Jie
Jordan Tay Jun Jie
Players (Female) : Ong Tian Ling
Denise Thong Bai Hui
Tio Jia Xin
Geraldine Quek Jie Yi
Tessa Tang Xue Yi
Jacqueline Quek Jie Lin
Accompanying
Family Members : Mr Roland Ong
Mrs Janet Ong
Mrs Katherine Tay
Mr Dicky Ong
Mrs Christine Ong
Mdm Tan Ger Hwee
Mr Tio Tian Haur
‘Mascot’ : Kaylar Ong
(Please visit the Gallery for more photographs. Photographs courtesy of Mr Dicky Ong.)
