Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
UPCOMING EVENT: PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST SESSION 2/2011
Date: 13 July 2011
Time : 7.30am ~ 1pm
Venue : Gym 2, NSC
Subjects: KBSM Form 1 ~ 5
Testing Battery : 1. Basketball Throw
2. Standing Board Jump
3. Multi Level Sit-Up
4. Shuttle Run 4 x 10m
5. Sit and Reach
6. 30m Sprint (Flying Start)
7. Multi Stage Shuttle Run
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
MALAYSIA’S HOCKEY WIN
Forming a line before Malaysian hockey captain Nur Azlin Binti Sumantri and holding up the Malaysian flag, the Malaysian girls’ hockey team sang their national anthem, fist over chest, ending off with a rousing cheer. They then proceeded to end the game decisively against Singapore, winning 8-0 in the fixture.
The match began with Singapore fans shouting out names of their friends in the home team. It was indeed a fierce fight, as ‘both teams played their best’, commented Nur Azlin Binti Sumantri. Still, Malaysia certainly had ‘more accurate passes’ and were ‘more sure of (their) positioning’, as Singapore team manager Taufiq bin Samusi acknowledged.
By the end of the first half, Malaysia was leading 5-0. They had constantly brought their play to their opponent’s half. Nurul’ Ain Bt Ahmad Zaidi scored the opening goal, before Nur Azlin Binti Sumantri scored her first goal of the Games just eight minutes later with a backhand shot. This was the most memorable moment of the ASG thus far for the Malaysian captain. The 3rd goal by Hanis Nadiah Binti Onn was scored less than a minute after that. Hanis Nadiah Binti Onn went on to score the 4th goal too, with Masyitah Bt Harun ending the first half with the 5th.
Singapore improved markedly in the second half as the girls started working better together. Singapore goalkeeper Nawaporn Tangjitchutchawal stood out with her numerous great saves, and Samusi credited her with the ‘single digit score’ that Malaysia eventually achieved. The most memorable part of the match for him – and the turning point of the match for Singapore – occurred when Singapore made its only major shot at the goal, with Tiffany Ong ‘making a good run’, according to the home team’s captain, Janna Lim.
Malaysia did not let up, with Masyitah Bt Harun converting one penalty and Wan Norfaeizah Binti Saiuti scoring the 7th goal. At 1.5 minutes before the end of the game, Masyitah Bt Harun scored the 8th and last goal with a rebound shot that went between Tangjitchutchawal’s legs.
Great sportsmanship was witnessed when players from both sides immediately started shaking hands with each other and the referees as soon as the game ended.
Both captains felt their teams’ performance had improved from their first matches against Thailand. Singapore captain Janna Lim certainly felt that her team had met their objective, to give Malaysia a tough fight and to prevent their on-court opponents from thinking that they could step all over them.
In anticipation of Wednesday’s finals, which would see a rematch between the two teams, Team Malaysia hoped to maintain their winning streak, while the Singapore team was determined to work very hard, reduce the score even more, and hopefully hold their opponents to a draw.
The match began with Singapore fans shouting out names of their friends in the home team. It was indeed a fierce fight, as ‘both teams played their best’, commented Nur Azlin Binti Sumantri. Still, Malaysia certainly had ‘more accurate passes’ and were ‘more sure of (their) positioning’, as Singapore team manager Taufiq bin Samusi acknowledged.
By the end of the first half, Malaysia was leading 5-0. They had constantly brought their play to their opponent’s half. Nurul’ Ain Bt Ahmad Zaidi scored the opening goal, before Nur Azlin Binti Sumantri scored her first goal of the Games just eight minutes later with a backhand shot. This was the most memorable moment of the ASG thus far for the Malaysian captain. The 3rd goal by Hanis Nadiah Binti Onn was scored less than a minute after that. Hanis Nadiah Binti Onn went on to score the 4th goal too, with Masyitah Bt Harun ending the first half with the 5th.
Singapore improved markedly in the second half as the girls started working better together. Singapore goalkeeper Nawaporn Tangjitchutchawal stood out with her numerous great saves, and Samusi credited her with the ‘single digit score’ that Malaysia eventually achieved. The most memorable part of the match for him – and the turning point of the match for Singapore – occurred when Singapore made its only major shot at the goal, with Tiffany Ong ‘making a good run’, according to the home team’s captain, Janna Lim.
Malaysia did not let up, with Masyitah Bt Harun converting one penalty and Wan Norfaeizah Binti Saiuti scoring the 7th goal. At 1.5 minutes before the end of the game, Masyitah Bt Harun scored the 8th and last goal with a rebound shot that went between Tangjitchutchawal’s legs.
Great sportsmanship was witnessed when players from both sides immediately started shaking hands with each other and the referees as soon as the game ended.
Both captains felt their teams’ performance had improved from their first matches against Thailand. Singapore captain Janna Lim certainly felt that her team had met their objective, to give Malaysia a tough fight and to prevent their on-court opponents from thinking that they could step all over them.
In anticipation of Wednesday’s finals, which would see a rematch between the two teams, Team Malaysia hoped to maintain their winning streak, while the Singapore team was determined to work very hard, reduce the score even more, and hopefully hold their opponents to a draw.
BADMINTON (TEAM) FINALS
The Yio Chu Kang Sports Hall was a hive of activity even before the start of the Badminton team finals of the ASEAN School Games (ASG). Players from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia were practising their strokes on the courts, which would soon bear witness to a series of intense, high-octane badminton matches.
After three hours of intense competition, Thailand emerged as champions, with both the boys and girls teams beating Indonesia 3-2. Thailand’s team spirit was evident from the loud cheers of from the stands. Their shuttlers shouted and pumped their fists at every hard-earned point, and their determination won over many members of the audience, which mainly comprised Singaporean students.
However, Indonesia refused to be intimidated. Most memorable was the first singles match between Natnicha of Thailand and Dian Fitriani of Indonesia. Both players lunged for every point, falling down many times. They celebrated every point and shook their heads in disappointment at their mistakes. Natnicha won her match 16-21, 23-21, 23-21, while Indonesia had to settle for joint-2nd Runners-Up with host country Singapore.
The Singaporean girls’ team trounced Brunei 5-0, a feat Singaporean shuttler Marissa Ng put down to mental preparation. ‘I told myself to relax and to try for every point,’ Marissa said after her match, which she won 21-4, 21-6. However, the boys’ team lost to neighbours Malaysia 1-4, making Malaysia the second runners-up. Ong Cheng Yuen of Singapore summed up his strategy in two words - ‘Just fight’. This proved effective as he achieved the lone Singapore win over Malaysia with a score of 21-15, 21-19.
In the aftermath of the matches, the fierce rivalry between the teams was nowhere to be seen. Mingling, joking and taking pictures with one another, it seemed that the intensity of their matches had only served to forge stronger bonds between the shuttlers, keeping the ASEAN spirit alive and well.
After three hours of intense competition, Thailand emerged as champions, with both the boys and girls teams beating Indonesia 3-2. Thailand’s team spirit was evident from the loud cheers of from the stands. Their shuttlers shouted and pumped their fists at every hard-earned point, and their determination won over many members of the audience, which mainly comprised Singaporean students.
However, Indonesia refused to be intimidated. Most memorable was the first singles match between Natnicha of Thailand and Dian Fitriani of Indonesia. Both players lunged for every point, falling down many times. They celebrated every point and shook their heads in disappointment at their mistakes. Natnicha won her match 16-21, 23-21, 23-21, while Indonesia had to settle for joint-2nd Runners-Up with host country Singapore.
The Singaporean girls’ team trounced Brunei 5-0, a feat Singaporean shuttler Marissa Ng put down to mental preparation. ‘I told myself to relax and to try for every point,’ Marissa said after her match, which she won 21-4, 21-6. However, the boys’ team lost to neighbours Malaysia 1-4, making Malaysia the second runners-up. Ong Cheng Yuen of Singapore summed up his strategy in two words - ‘Just fight’. This proved effective as he achieved the lone Singapore win over Malaysia with a score of 21-15, 21-19.
In the aftermath of the matches, the fierce rivalry between the teams was nowhere to be seen. Mingling, joking and taking pictures with one another, it seemed that the intensity of their matches had only served to forge stronger bonds between the shuttlers, keeping the ASEAN spirit alive and well.
MALAYSIA EMERGES VICTORIOUS AGAINST INDONESIA
by Sara Merican, Victoria Junior College
It was the final day of the inaugural ASEAN School Games Water Polo Tournament, held at the ACS (Independent) swimming pool. The weather was good, and remained sunny throughout the two matches held today – Malaysia vs Indonesia and Singapore vs Thailand.
First up was the match between Malaysia and Indonesia. The first few minutes of the first quarter were uneventful, with passes made back and forth between the players with no clear attempt at the goal. However, 4 minutes into the match, both teams stepped up their game and began to play more aggressively. Indonesia’s shot at a goal was deftly saved by Malaysia’s goalkeeper, Chee Huan Song. Chee proved to be an asset in the Malaysia team, saving countless goals from the Indonesian side throughout the entire match.
First up was the match between Malaysia and Indonesia. The first few minutes of the first quarter were uneventful, with passes made back and forth between the players with no clear attempt at the goal. However, 4 minutes into the match, both teams stepped up their game and began to play more aggressively. Indonesia’s shot at a goal was deftly saved by Malaysia’s goalkeeper, Chee Huan Song. Chee proved to be an asset in the Malaysia team, saving countless goals from the Indonesian side throughout the entire match.
The 1st half ended with Malaysia leading by a score line of 1-0, to the joy and relief of their supporters who had been shouting words of advice and encouragement in Chinese from the sidelines.
The 2nd and 3rd quarters saw a more aggressive and colourful play from both teams that resulted in a 5-2 score line at the end of the 3rd quarter. A slip by an Indonesian player gave Malaysia possession of the ball, resulting in yet another goal for the Malaysian team.
Tempers flared in the 4th quarter as Indonesia fought to close the widening gap in their scores. They scored two goals in succession, bringing the score to 5-4. This was greeted by screams and shouts from the large group of Indonesian supporters that were fervently cheering the team on. Malaysia was determined not to let this trend continue, however; they scored 3 goals in succession. Even though Indonesia managed to score one last goal in the final second of the match, Malaysia won with a score of 8-5.
The Indonesian team was visibly disappointed with their results. When asked about the reason behind their loss, team captain Arieyulianto said that they had underestimated Malaysia and were extremely nervous before their match. During the match, he also said that they ‘had to do everything they could to win’. This was certainly true; they had shown true grit and determination throughout the match. Still, they were all smiles during the victory ceremony as they collected their bronze medals, posed eagerly for photographs and teased one another playfully.
The Malaysian team had won the match and played well, but they said that they were a little unhappy with how the match was umpired – 2 of their goals were not counted. However, this frustration could not overshadow their happiness in winning this match. Team captain Alex Tan said that his team played well in every respect, singling out their ‘shooting, swimming and teamwork’ as the driving force behind their success. Their achievement was no easy feat, as they had started training together only 2 weeks ago.
Up next on the sporting calendar for some of the Malaysian team members is the Batawi Cup for U-20s, which is to be held in Indonesia.
MALAYSIA WINS 200M BOYS FINAL
MALAYSIA WINS 200M BOYS FINAL ( Courtesy from ASG 2011 website)
by Lavanya Balan Prabisha and Marsha Pradeep, Crescent Girls’ SchoolMalaysia’s Sebastian Lee Azcona did his country proud yesterday as he took first place in the 200m race, clocking a splendid timing of 00:22.4.
The 17 year old from Sabah was delighted to have clinched the Gold as he had been training hard for this event. His trainings consisted of four two-hour sessions per week. Lee added that this was his first visit to Singapore, and that he was ‘excited and enjoying [his] stay.’ His grandmother had also travelled from their hometown to support him.
The 17 year old from Sabah was delighted to have clinched the Gold as he had been training hard for this event. His trainings consisted of four two-hour sessions per week. Lee added that this was his first visit to Singapore, and that he was ‘excited and enjoying [his] stay.’ His grandmother had also travelled from their hometown to support him.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
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