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Singapore's Golden Moments: Launch
Of "Singapore Olympians - The Complete Who's Who 1936 - 2004" |
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Mr Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Defence and
President of the Singapore National Olympic Council launched the book
"Singapore Olympians - The Complete Who's Who 1936 - 2004" on 1 Apr 2005 at
the Sports Museum of the Singapore Sports Council. |
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At the launch ceremony, Mr Teo Chee Hean presented
autographed copies of the book to four Olympians representing the different
generations of Singapore's Olympic history. |
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They are: Mr Chia Boon Leong and Mr Chu Chee Seng
who played football in the 1948 Olympics and continued to play a pivotal role
in the Singapore Malaya Cup winning teams in the early 1950s; Mr Tan Howe
Liang who earned Singapore's first silver medal in the 1960 Olympics in the
lightweight category; and Ms Jing Jun Hong who took fourth place in the table
tennis singles event in the 2000 Olympics. |
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Encapsulating Singapore's sporting history,
"Singapore Olympians - The Complete Who's Who 1936 - 2004" celebrates the
tremendous courage, determination, discipline and sheer grit of the nation's
147 Olympians as they overcame challenges to compete at the pinnacle of the
world's competitive sports. They are the epitome of Singapore's indomitable
spirit. Through their personal stories, the book inspires Singapore's youths
by fuelling their passion for sports and their pursuit for excellence. |
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In his foreword, Minister Teo described the book
as telling "the story of Olympic sports in Singapore and its impassioned
athletes. These men and women dreamt of Olympic glory, not just for themselves
but also for their country. It is the human spirit that defines a true
champion, and as this book makes clear, Singapore has had many champions." |
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Mr Oon Jin Teik, Chief Executive Officer,
Singapore Sports Council said, "The Sports Council is hounoured to be a part
of this special project to commemorate Singapore's own sports icons who have
contributed immensely to their sport and to the nation. The book also serves
as a valuable reference for Singaporeans to recognise and embrace the
achievements of their fellow Singaporeans." |
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A glowing example is weightlifter Mr Tan Howe
Liang who overcame adversities to become Singapore's first ever silver
medallist in the Olympic Games. His achievement marked a historic win for
Singapore. |
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"Singapore Olympians - The Complete Who's Who 1936
- 2004" is written by Dr Nick Aplin, Ms Wee-Leong May Lai and Dr David James
Walters. |
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Dr Aplin is an Associate Professor of Physical
Education and Sports at the National Institute of Education in Nanyang
Technological University and Head of Olympic Studies at the Singapore Olympic
Academy. Ms Leong works in the Research Department of the Sports Council's
Communications and Knowledge Group as a Manager, Research/ Sports Museum. Dr
Walters has much experience in sports education, having worked as a coach,
consultant, lecturer and assistant professor in universities in Minnesota,
Singapore and Taiwan. |
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The book is published by SNP International and
will be available at major bookstores from Saturday, 2 April 2005 at $36.75. |
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For media enquiries, please contact Ms Jenny Kwok,
Executive (Integrated Marcoms) at 63409881 and Ms Suhana Kharudin, Manager
(Integrated Marcoms) at 63409616. |
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Jointly issued by the Singapore National Olympic
Council and the Singapore Sports Council, 1 April 2005. |
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Source:
Singapore Sports Council Media Release 1
Apr 2005 |
Singapore Olympians - The Complete Who's Who 1936 - 2004
