May 30, 2009 @ 8:31 AM
Double Gold
Posted by Ethan
Hi ppl! First of all, I'd like to wish YY a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Sorry for the late post as she's still holding on to the pics, but oh well... Can't wait to post alr. Hahax.
Ok. Here comes the main point:
Last Thursday, 280509 was the National Inter-School TaeKwonDo Championships 2009. Team Meridian Done exceedingly well, considering the fact that we've been ranked below the average for a number of years now. Anw, it wasn't expected that we would have done well, but i'll like show appreciation for the hard work of the club and coaches =)
Initially, before i went for the competition, i was confident that i was gonna do well, and thus, have aimed to be this year's champion for Male Black Belt Individuals Category. However, my score in the first 2 rounds although having me qualified for the finals, i wasn't topping the game, coming in only 6th and 4th place respectively. My team mate Kun Yi, had performed better than expected, coming in 1st and 2nd respecetively in the qualifiers. I was disappointed, and meditated over the problem over lunch. With a prayer of faith, and Sir Bryan pointing out my problems, I marched into the arena thinking to myself:" Let's not be stressed out. Just relax and perform as per normal. Let's do this for the sport I've always loved, not for the prize." In the end, i topped the score in the finals by a margin, over Leonard Low from Temasek JC. Finally, Temasek JC had failed to clinche gold in the black belt events, where they always had. (First gold - Individuals Male Black Belt)
The Meridian Black Belt Team, Consisting of Kun Yi, Clement, Pei Yi, Yi Jun and I, were the second last to perform, and the last to receive our medals. Haha. We performed exceptionally well, as our movements co-ordinated miraculously, during our performance, which is rare, as we were struggling during our trainings. We had our scores tied with Temasek Black Belt Team, and the winner was decided over presentation. In the end, we emerged victorious, clinching the gold in our team event. (Second gold - Black Belt Team)
I'd like to dedicate a few words to Kun Yi:
U've improved a lot since i first met u last year, and we've been through many competitions. Finally, our hard work have paid off, and congratulations on ur first gold medal in Tae Kwon Do. WE'RE DAMN GOOD!!!
Here's my record:
My first ever Competition in TKD: 2nd Bukit Purmei Taekwondo Championships 2006 - Black Belt Heavyweight, Gold.
My first ever National competition: 35th National Taekwondo Championships, Pesta Sukan 2008 - Black Belt Heavyweight, Gold.
My second Inter-JC tournament: National Inter - School Taekwondo Championships 2009 - Black Belt Male Individuals, Black Belt Team, both Gold.
It's seldom that a Taekwondo exponent is both well-versed in both Sparring and Poomsae, and hence, I'm am really glad that I am the Champion in both fields, a Double Champion! =)
All this would not have been possible without the love of Christ for me, and Him working in me. I hereby give my praises and all honour to God. =)
Have a blessed weekend to all!
Ethan a.k.a. Cheng Yi ~ Guitarist
Hi ppl! First of all, I'd like to wish YY a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Sorry for the late post as she's still holding on to the pics, but oh well... Can't wait to post alr. Hahax.
Ok. Here comes the main point:
Last Thursday, 280509 was the National Inter-School TaeKwonDo Championships 2009. Team Meridian Done exceedingly well, considering the fact that we've been ranked below the average for a number of years now. Anw, it wasn't expected that we would have done well, but i'll like show appreciation for the hard work of the club and coaches =)
Initially, before i went for the competition, i was confident that i was gonna do well, and thus, have aimed to be this year's champion for Male Black Belt Individuals Category. However, my score in the first 2 rounds although having me qualified for the finals, i wasn't topping the game, coming in only 6th and 4th place respectively. My team mate Kun Yi, had performed better than expected, coming in 1st and 2nd respecetively in the qualifiers. I was disappointed, and meditated over the problem over lunch. With a prayer of faith, and Sir Bryan pointing out my problems, I marched into the arena thinking to myself:" Let's not be stressed out. Just relax and perform as per normal. Let's do this for the sport I've always loved, not for the prize." In the end, i topped the score in the finals by a margin, over Leonard Low from Temasek JC. Finally, Temasek JC had failed to clinche gold in the black belt events, where they always had. (First gold - Individuals Male Black Belt)
The Meridian Black Belt Team, Consisting of Kun Yi, Clement, Pei Yi, Yi Jun and I, were the second last to perform, and the last to receive our medals. Haha. We performed exceptionally well, as our movements co-ordinated miraculously, during our performance, which is rare, as we were struggling during our trainings. We had our scores tied with Temasek Black Belt Team, and the winner was decided over presentation. In the end, we emerged victorious, clinching the gold in our team event. (Second gold - Black Belt Team)
I'd like to dedicate a few words to Kun Yi:
U've improved a lot since i first met u last year, and we've been through many competitions. Finally, our hard work have paid off, and congratulations on ur first gold medal in Tae Kwon Do. WE'RE DAMN GOOD!!!
Here's my record:
My first ever Competition in TKD: 2nd Bukit Purmei Taekwondo Championships 2006 - Black Belt Heavyweight, Gold.
My first ever National competition: 35th National Taekwondo Championships, Pesta Sukan 2008 - Black Belt Heavyweight, Gold.
My second Inter-JC tournament: National Inter - School Taekwondo Championships 2009 - Black Belt Male Individuals, Black Belt Team, both Gold.It's seldom that a Taekwondo exponent is both well-versed in both Sparring and Poomsae, and hence, I'm am really glad that I am the Champion in both fields, a Double Champion! =)
All this would not have been possible without the love of Christ for me, and Him working in me. I hereby give my praises and all honour to God. =)
Have a blessed weekend to all!
Ethan a.k.a. Cheng Yi ~ Guitarist
