tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15958953227305642712024-03-05T17:05:37.988+08:00~* mY rEmiNiScEncES *~- Colour your life~ Live your life to the fullest! -~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-83780843370170448392016-12-17T02:53:00.003+08:002017-08-06T12:58:33.076+08:00Childhood Dream Just Came True!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has always been my dream to play in the <a href="http://mpo.com.my/mpyo/" target="_blank">Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO)</a> since young.<br />
Yes, it's one of the top youth orchestras in the country, coached by professional musicians that a lot of music enthusiasts fall head over heels for it.<br />
However, I started to play non-orchestral music instrument when I was a kid and it's very competitive to secure a spot in MPYO, especially for that non-orchestral instrument which almost everyone knows how to play.<br />
Therefore, I finally picked up an orchestral instrument - flute, during my final year of high school.<br />
That did not able to get me into the MPYO yet I was very fortunate enough to play in a symphonic band that eventually leads me to opportunities to play in orchestras.<br />
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Few years ago, I picked up the double bass in the university when I was very active and spearheaded the orchestra.<br />
There was no music faculty in my university.<br />
As an orchestra fanatic, I was kinda devoted to the symphony orchestra club in my university.<br />
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Many people has been asking me why double bass? (Why did I ditch my flute?)<br />
Well, it started with a very simple reason, or rather circumstance: I was organising an orchestra concert and it was very difficult to get enough double bass players to play for the concert. So I decided to fork out my own pocket money and look for private teacher in order to pick up the double bass in short period of time, so that I can help out on the balancing of the orchestra.<br />
3 years ago, I was very lucky to get through the audition and played in the YMGC orchestra under the baton of Mr. Kevin Field.<br />
Mr Kevin Field was the first resident conductor for the MPYO since its inception for more than 7 years.<br />
I was congratulated by my friend, who was the MPYO concertmaster at that time when I was listed in the MPYO's player list.<br />
Surprised yet unbelievable - I was recommended by Mr Field.<br />
Yet, I wasn't able to make it as it clashed with my university's final exam and I was in the midst of competition that I couldn't commit for the MPYO camp - it was too late for me to make arrangement when the MPYO management officially contacted me.<br />
I heard no news from the MPYO management since then and I thought I'd never able to play in the MPYO anymore.<br />
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Miracle happened! (thanks to my former YMGC orchestra mate)<br />
I received an invitation to play in the MPYO!<br />
The offer came just right in time as I just resigned from work and able to commit to the intensive orchestra camp.<br />
Yeah, it was an intensive sectional + tutti rehearsal where we spent almost 10 hours per day during the camp.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my double bass tutor, Wolfgang Steike</td></tr>
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And here are some photos taken after our Merdeka Award night event...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Xinyi, the percussionist (fellow SPO) haha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where's Aishah........</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Conductor of the nights, Julie Debordes</td></tr>
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So grateful and privileged to learn and play with the inspiring and aspiring musicians; well-spent December!<br />
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Oh and... Merry X'mas! :)</div>
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She's the one who touched and transformed my life.<br />
I first met her in the school office and discussed about the transportation to the Solo Music Instrument competition which my school registered for me; she was the teacher-in-charge to send student for the competition.<br />
We didn't talk much as I was a very shy and reserved student.<br />
I happened to emerged as the 2nd runner-up (oh yes, the Harmonica world champion was the 1st runner-up) in that competition and was required to attend the Awards Night.<br />
During the awards night, she spoke to my father and mentioned about establishing choir team in school.<br />
I accepted the opportunity to be the pianist for the choir establishment. <br />
My secondary school was a fairly new school where I am in the pioneering batch; it was just about 2 years old.<br />
The plan started to roll out and we had our very first performance on stage in 2004 for school awards ceremony upon recruiting the members.<br />
There was about 30 choir members.<br />
Yet, joy of music under her tutelage attracted more students and the response of recruitment and audition was getting better year by year.<br />
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Things got more excited when she told us about the annual choir competition.<br />
Together we geared towards the competition while prepare for the adhoc performance requested by the school.<br />
Regular weekly sectional practices, laughters, learning and love for music - things we indulge in school right after our classes.<br />
As hectic as some may regard, it was a fulfilling and satisfying growing journey.<br />
Yes, together we grow.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my 1st time conducting during competition</td></tr>
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Under her guidance and visionary leadership, we had a stellar progress year by year:<br />
2005 - Secondary School Choir Competition District Level: 3rd runner-up<br />
2006 - Secondary School Choir Competition District Level: 2nd runner-up<br />
2007 - Secondary School Choir Competition District Level: Champion +<br />
Secondary School Choir Competition State Level: 2nd runner-up<br />
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.. that's all?<br />
Not quite, there's a long list of achievement in fact (click on the photo below!)<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>Happiest moment?</b></span></h4>
Together we we awarded as the 3rd runner-up during our debut competition in 2005! (that was the 1st time we put on the customised costume that was made just right in time)<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Unforgettable moment?</span></h4>
Appeared as the 2nd runner-up in the district level where we got to compete with the renowned national choir champion!<br />
Eye and ear-opening competition I must say. It was so close~<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">2011 Choir Party<u><br /></u></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Most challenging moment?</span></b></h4>
Had to arrange for the accompaniment of a patriotic song during Chinese New Year where I spent days in my teacher's house, cracking my head to draft for it and transcribe it into the computer (nicely re-arranged by Dr Chan) so that the members can get their respective parts in a good-looking score when all of us returned to school from the CNY holiday. Oh I learnt from scratch about the music notation software, thanks to this life-changing experience.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Choir 2005 - pioneer batch</td></tr>
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>Most exciting moment?</b></span></h4>
Rehearsed together with the teachers from other schools for a ceremony (I can't remember what event was that). It felt so honoured (and frightening) as I was the only student considering all of the people around me are school teachers.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Most touching moment?</span></h4>
Nah. There was no most touching one but there were so many that the answer must be in plural! Besides music, she likes to share her life stories e.g. family, school, teaching with us by weaving some of the life lessons into the music. Not only we got to understand and interpret the songs better, most importantly we enjoy while singing!<br />
She's not a full-time choir coach but also a science subject and disciplinary teacher. Regardless of her hectic schedule, we had block rehearsal schedule even when she was pregnant that time. Did I mention that he's a mother of 3? We were so worry that she was spreading herself too thin but being pregnant was never an excuse and didn't stop us for having intensive practice, even during school holiday!<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>Most heart-breaking moment?</b></span></h4>
The time when I got the news where she had a stroke! Oh my, she also lost one of her eyesight due to overloaded and that news spread so quickly among us (even some of us were graduated that time). Thanks god, she recovered from the mild stroke and regain her eyesight after recuperation. Phew...<br />
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Being an ordinary piano student like most of you do where we usually have one-to-one class, I never thought that I can learn and do so much in choir.<br />
She, who treated me and everyone of us like her own children.<br />
She is Puan/ Madam Leong Ngan Ping.<br />
She, who touched so many hearts is still soo deep down to earth and humble even after so many years.<br />
It is her 27th year of teaching in 2016.<br />
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Teamwork, perseverance, servant leadership, musicianship, consistency, dedication, hard work, responsibility, integrity, compassionate etc. are all I learn throughout the years in choir.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Merriment, Memories, Mirth</span></b> <span style="font-weight: normal;">(and awards)</span> - <span style="color: blue;">our secondary school life</span>.</h3>
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Thank you Puan Leong Ngan Ping (and Dr Chan Cheong Jan)!</h2>
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<i><span style="font-weight: normal;">Have a fantastic time in Japan and we will miss you :')</span></i></div>
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-40875655851667430472016-01-12T23:33:00.001+08:002016-05-10T23:34:58.030+08:00Beggars, are human too<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It was a chilly night at a foreign land.<br />
I was trying to figure out the way to operate a washing machine at a self-laundry shop with my parent.<br />
There was a guy staring forlornly at the corner of the shop.<br />
Self-laundry shop is not common in Malaysia.<br />
This guy who dressed in ripped clothes walked towards us from the corner and taught us how to use it.<br />
He even gave us some tips to get to know the machines prior to utilising it.<br />
He's a beggar, he told.<br />
Yet he is a regular visitor at this shop.<br />
Despite general perception of beggars are dirty, he do take care of his personal hygiene.<br />
"Where are you from?", he asked.<br />
We began to chit chat while we were waiting for our clothes to be washed and dried.<br />
"Did you see the bento over there? I use to eat at here and throw it over there," he pointed at the dumpsite.<br />
He began to share his story of daily (working) life.<br />
There was laughter during the conversation.<br />
"I was convicted and sentenced to jail - framed by my friend", he uttered.<br />
Friends. With a tinge of disappointment and sadness, he continued "I was not liked by the employers. Do you know why? I don't have my identity card anymore."<br />
The employers didn't want (and some dare not) to employ him.<br />
He shared that he had a short stint after jail yet he was discriminated and being accused for wrongdoings that he did not commit.<br />
Employment is more difficult when he's not in the city.<br />
"I had no choice but to beg for money."<br />
"I like to clean up myself daily but I cannot look decent when I'm at work - others will not bother to donate to me".<br />
He then showed us how he will groom himself when he needed a place to sleep during winter; he sleeps at pavement when the weather is bearable.<br />
"The rental cost over here is too expensive, I can't afford it".<br />
He then showed us a bag of coins - his only treasure.<br />
The drying machine stopped and he took his clothes.<br />
"It has been raining these few days and it is really very cold, I only had this to keep myself warm," he smiled while telling us and wore the jacket.<br />
As soon as he folded and packed his clothes in a small bag, he left.<br />
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I like to listen to stories. Never thought that I'd be able to learn and listen such sad sharing from an anonymous who is being despised and rejected by most of the people. <b>Beggars are human too</b> - they ought to be treated by respect.<br />
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Thank you Mr. Anonymous. May you have better new year ahead.<br />
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<br />~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-42067638949155701462015-09-11T15:50:00.002+08:002015-09-16T21:27:52.542+08:00 Fond Memories in 17th Asian Games<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i>The recent badminton battle between Datuk Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan reminded me of this unfinished blog entry about the 17th Asian Games.</i></div>
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A lot of my friends curious and asked me about the 17th Asian Games that I've worked for and I hope following answer their queries...<br />
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In the end of 2013, I chanced upon the recruitment of the Official Writer for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.<br />
I still remember the day when I was selected as the 2nd batch official crew - it was on X'mas eve!<br />
2013 was a sweet ending when I received the official e-mail from the Incheon Asian Games Organising Committee (IAGOC) on the last day of the year.<br />
Yes, I was one (and the only Malaysian) among the 28 official writer from all around the world that time!<br />
This signified I'll have a challenging yet exciting 2014!<br />
Why?<br />
That was my final year of my undergraduate studies and I was about to start my internship in Jan 2014.<br />
Oh yes, I was preparing for the semi-final of L'Oreal Brandstorm 2014 at the same time while having to juggle with my final year project too.<br />
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Nevertheless, I took the courage and challenge then embarked on my sports journalism journey.<br />
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Frankly, I am not an athlete, a journalist, nor a mass communication student with a flair for writing.<br />
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I was very lucky to have freedom to choose on the topics relating to sports and culture for the articles besides the monthly topic given by our Online PR manager.<br />
Together we worked virtually, be it individually or as a team for the games' pre-buzz.<br />
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Here's the list of articles that I've written for the game:<br />
>> <a href="http://ky033.blogspot.my/p/17th-asian-games.html" target="_blank">Article listing</a> <<<br />
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The tenure lasted for about 5 months for each batch.<br />
Again, I applied for the last batch of the crew.<br />
This time, it was getting more competitive due to the previous success of the pre-buzz initiatives carried out.<br />
I've never thought I will be elected again.<br />
Only 1 or 2 crew will be selected from each country.<br />
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This time, our role was slightly different as the games draw close: cover for our desired sports during the games!<br />
For those in South Korea were granted with AD pass to ease our job too.<br />
Thanks to the Homestay Programme by the Incheon International Relations Foundation, I was arranged to stay with Korean family that is near to my desired sports venues.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">17th Asian Games Opening Ceremony</span></b></h2>
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they are my colleagues from UAE, S. Korea, Japan, Myanmar & Canada</div>
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Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra and their double bass hard casing (not coffin)</div>
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It comes really handy when we're always on mobile and on-the-go!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yeorumul Squash Court</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Spot Datuk Nicol David!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Aslan in action</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Ong Beng Hee in action vs Saurav Ghosal </td></tr>
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#TeamMalaysia supporters</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Ong Beng Hee + other men's singles winners marching out</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Men's singles victory ceremony</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">media at work</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Brian, my Irish colleague</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Olympic Council Committee with our minister: YB Khairy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with Youth & Sports minister</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YB Khairy photobombing at the back</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Datuk Nicol David was crowned during the victory ceremony</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">let's take a selfie - YB Khairy Jamaluddin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Malaysian team awarded as the 2nd runner-up</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">that's the legendary Ong Beng Hee!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Appreciation token awarded to the volunteers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">happy faces upon the gratitude expression</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">World Squash Queen - Datuk Nicol David</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Malaysia 2nd-seed - Low Wee Wern</td></tr>
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<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZPqvDCY2MQJdz7taomYvdXAAprU607T44fMH3BNEu8BdM8DfpODKsfIFIelC0Uw8hyFA1Bxh69JOz6DPDqhjiU0EYF58i5QSTPPr1UoV78Nle3JMYOWD2-LbSI_cFmuvBAqE47TyMyg/s1600/20140927_200326_%25E5%2589%25AF%25E6%259C%25AC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZPqvDCY2MQJdz7taomYvdXAAprU607T44fMH3BNEu8BdM8DfpODKsfIFIelC0Uw8hyFA1Bxh69JOz6DPDqhjiU0EYF58i5QSTPPr1UoV78Nle3JMYOWD2-LbSI_cFmuvBAqE47TyMyg/s200/20140927_200326_%25E5%2589%25AF%25E6%259C%25AC.jpg" width="173" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Ivan Yuen, rising Squash player</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kim Soo Young, IOC volunteer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Min Ji, volunteer</td></tr>
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I used to bump into Min Ji as we always meet at the entrance of the squash court - I was a frequent visitor to the squash court.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clara, volunteer</td></tr>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>KBS Interview</b></span></h2>
Interview invitation from KBS, for real?<br />
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"Mum, I got an interview invitation from KBS and they requested to schedule a time for them..."</div>
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Can't believe it was from the top national broadcast company; I thought I was dreaming.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with the KBS TV production team</td></tr>
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They picked me up at my place and there we departed to the stadium.<br />
Never thought that this similar scene where I used to watch in a Korean TV show: Taxi will happen to me - yet this wasn't a taxi but van. haha<br />
Spent my off-day with the KBS production team.<br />
I wanted to go to the Velodrom for track cycling event but they said it's way too far and may affect the shooting schedule, so yeah, change of plan and headed to the Seonhak Hockey Stadium instead.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">KBS news reporter: Sung Myung Hoon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"my workplace" haha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">opps, I didn't know shooting had started :P</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">group photo at the Seonhak Hockey Stadium</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">big bro...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and his camera</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">waiting for the driver</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr Joo in deep thought... ummm...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">that's the end product</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I know I look funny...</td></tr>
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Most of the Koreans watch the TV programmes via their mobile phones!</div>
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Even their mobile phones are customised with antenna.</div>
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A very different culture compared to my country.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Badminton</span></b></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Gyeyang Gymnasium</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Datuk Sieh, Secretary-General of OCM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lin Dan</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkfUpwsZovJaqsJ9Dhy_vhY68dkS9-fjMr0FnojFhvAAEGuw0K429Ox28tJ2usB2um4qrRESX_deXKd4NA04K4TVe4Ic7Lxo8s0CygEgIy0zvAPAipUFkEWXqs7pusArvGDd83i1PahI/s1600/DSC_0062_5_%25E5%2589%25AF%25E6%259C%25AC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkfUpwsZovJaqsJ9Dhy_vhY68dkS9-fjMr0FnojFhvAAEGuw0K429Ox28tJ2usB2um4qrRESX_deXKd4NA04K4TVe4Ic7Lxo8s0CygEgIy0zvAPAipUFkEWXqs7pusArvGDd83i1PahI/s200/DSC_0062_5_%25E5%2589%25AF%25E6%259C%25AC.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chen Long</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chen Long</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lin Dan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lin Dan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lin Dan media interview</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Press conference after the victory ceremony</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Datuk Khoo, GM of Yonex - Sunrise</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">thanks Datuk Khoo for the photo</td></tr>
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I was waiting for Datuk Lee actually...<br />
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Datuk Khoo mentioned that he was going to meet Lin Dan for the sponsorship discussion.</div>
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A few months later, Lin Dan appeared as Yonex ambassador.</div>
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Guess the discussion went well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hugssss</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barame, Chumuro & Vichuon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">finally meet Bee Theng, my colleague from Malaysia too</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lee vs Lin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yoo Yeon Seong & Lee Yong Dae vs Ahsan & Hendra</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">KOR vs IND</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">South Korea vs Indonesia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flag raising</td></tr>
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Lin Dan took down Chen Long during the men's singles event</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tan Wee Kiong & Goh V Shem</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we were so lucky to receive the flower bouquet from Men's Doubles 2nd runner-up</td></tr>
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The flower bouquets were awarded to the winning athletes - precious.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">thanks Tan Wee Kiong</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Gymnastic</span></b></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prepare to go on stage</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spot Son Yeon Jae rehearsing before the competition starts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">meet my media friends from Malaysia too!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from NST, The Star and Utusan Malaysia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gymnasium Stadium</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watching Son Yeon Jae live broadcast at the security room</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Field Hockey</span></b></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Team Pakistan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Team Malaysia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pakistan vs Malaysia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Semi-final taking place soon!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Team Malaysia supporters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Team Malaysia supporters</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Team Malaysia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Astro Awani interviewing Datuk Danyal - Chef de Mission</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Team Pakistan supporters</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: center;">They even brought a few drums to cheer for their team during the Field Hockey Semi-final!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Team Malaysia supporters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YB Khairy Jamaluddin was here too</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tough match!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my Pakistani colleague, before he flew to US for his research paper presentation</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Cycling - BMX</span></b></h2>
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The venue of BMX is located far away from the city, on the verge of DMZ where it's difficult to reach and time-consuming by taking public transportation.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">우리는 강화도로 가요!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">singing the national anthem</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Amanda Carr!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's Amanda, an athlete + official writer too<br />
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Freestyle posing in front of the Ganghwa Dolmens.. haha<br />
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Phew... It was an exhausting day going up north across a few stadiums and rushed back in the city.</div>
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Special thanks to Seieun for the ride.</div>
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Twas a fun-filled journey with my Korean manager and colleague from Philippines.</div>
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I'll remember that powerful phrase "배고파요"</div>
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Haha...</div>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">International Broadcast Centre</span></b></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;">reminded me of the Esplanade Theatre in Singapor</span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">e</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Athletes Village</span></h2>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Diving</span></b></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Team Malaysia finished as 2nd runner up</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Tennis</span></b></h2>
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Okay, I didn't stay for long at the Yeorumul Tennis Court as it was too sunny for me.<br />
It was just located right beside the Yeorumul Squash Court.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Basketball</span></b></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">South Korea vs Iran</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">together we witnessed the Basketball finals</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">spot the cute mascots!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">IAG merchandise</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barame</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Football/ Soccer</span></h2>
Football finals, a not-to-be-missed battle between North Korea and South Korea that I almost overlooked.<br />
Thanks to Nick who told me about this and the exact location of this match.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nick in action</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it was a full house match</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">stretching before the battle starts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">very lucky to get a nice spot while the stadium was full</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my colleague, Nick from Canada</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Battle of the century: KOR vs RPK</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">17th Asian Games Closing Ceremony</span></b></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Datuk Nicol David - Nominee of Samsung MVP Award</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's the end of 17th Asian Games, South Korea (photo credit to Oh Seieun)</td></tr>
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Before we return to our home country, we had a scrumptious lunch with our Online PR manager<br />
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Throughout my period working for the IAGOC during the 17th Asian Games has enabled me to step out from my comfort zone.</div>
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No doubt, it was one of the most wonderful moment in my life.</div>
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I am very grateful to meet abundant of lovely people from all walks of life from all around the world.<br />
I was privileged to work with colleagues of diverse background, ranging from student, corporate finance analyst, sports journalist, member of Olympic Council to university lecturers - bunch of talents among them with a common goal in mind, that's passion in sports.</div>
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May we cross path again in the future and see you in Rio?</div>
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-45542921315018349552015-04-19T19:06:00.002+08:002016-01-13T17:12:31.354+08:00Recollection: Working for the Tour de Taiwan 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What springs to your mind when you heard of "Tour de Taiwan"?<br />
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A leisure travelling plan across Taiwan? Not quite.</div>
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In fact, it is a professional multiple stage road bicycle race held in Taiwan yearly since its inception in 1978. </div>
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Sanctioned by the International Cycling Union (UCI), it's a 2.1 HC road race in the UCI Asia Tour calendar.<br />
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That's right, we have Le Tour de Langkawi in Malaysia (yes, it was just ended about a week before the Tour de Taiwan) while Tour de Taiwan 2015 took place from March 22 - 26, 2015.</div>
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As a former St. John Ambulance Malaysia first aider, I've heard from seniors sharing their interesting experiences volunteering in Le Tour de Langkawi as paramedic.</div>
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Not once did it cross my mind that I'll be granted the chance to be one of the first two Malaysian representatives as part of the executive committee for such happening international racing event, in Taiwan.</div>
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Together, Ka-Mei and I met on the plane and flew to Taiwan for the Tour de Taiwan 2015.<br />
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It was my first time visiting Taiwan.<br />
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March 19, 2015 was the first day I set foot in Taiwan and met Phoebe Wu alongside Chen Nien in real.<br />
It was about dinner time when we settled down.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>dinner together with the volunteers & TOEIC staff</i></td></tr>
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As a globetrotter wanna-be, I will try to get hold of the chance to visit around before we start our duty on the next day; irregardless of my fatigue.<br />
So, we decided to pay a visit at the nearest night market.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>look who's behind me</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Raohe Night Market</i></td></tr>
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I was very tempted to try but the ulcer in my mouth put me off...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>that's the Taipei Arena (台北小巨蛋)</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>okay, I don't get their traffic rules</i></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">20 March 2015</span></b></div>
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We started to work at the secretariat room upon reaching the first scheduled hotel - Sunworld Dynasty Hotel</div>
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Next task: picking up the international riders, staff and officials at the airport.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <i>wefie when we were on our way to the airport</i></span></div>
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Four of us were separated into 2 teams and stationed at Terminal 1 & 2 respectively.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>picking up the foreigners as though I am a local hahaha</i></td></tr>
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Of parting and reunion, airport is the place where we can get to see a lot of genuine and touching moments irrespective of small kids or elderly.<br />
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Seriously it was my first time waiting and meeting up people at the airport arrival hall.<br />
This time, it happened to take place in a foreign land.<br />
I still remember the very first rider that I've encountered in the airport was Simon Strobel from Team Novo Nordisk.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">It was the longest duration I've ever spent in the airport.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">We were able to make a move upon meeting the last team of the day at 12 something in the end.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>it was about 1am and everyone was so exhausted</i></td></tr>
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It felt so good when we were able to check in finally with our own luggage upon reaching the hotel with the teams.</div>
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I still remember the sudden urge to jump onto the bed and rest as soon as I entered the room.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">21 March 2015</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Accommodation: SunWorld Dynasty Hotel</span></div>
It was another day of the arrival of the athletes, officials and staffs.<br />
However, I was stationed at the registration counter while some of the liaison team members were assigned at the airport and International Cycle Show venue.<br />
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<i>bike storage room</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Team Manager Meeting</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">can you spot your country's flag?</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">22 March 2015</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">(Stage 1 - Taipei City)</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Start/ Finish: Taipei City Hall</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Accommodation: Taoyuan Hotel Kuva Chateau</span></div>
The criterium stage took place at the Taipei City Hall where the Taipei 101 was so close in sight!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taipei City Hall & Taipei 101</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">arrival of team cars</td></tr>
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No matter how tired I was, I will try to grab every chance of going around.</div>
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Hot food is so comforting at such chilly night.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">23 March 2015</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">(Stage 2 - Taoyuan City)</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Start: Taoyuan City Hall</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Finish: Kanpanzan</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Accommodation: Forte Hotel Changhua</span></div>
For some reasons, I was allotted to get on the riders' bus 4 to ensure the all of the riders were on board before we depart instead of getting on the van that the ceremony protocol team used to take.<br />
I was so nervous and didn't aware that I spoke to the Chinese Taipei Team in English till they replied to me in mandarin.<br />
Hahaha...<br />
It was my first time being split from my team; I was the only staff in the bus alongside international teams.<br />
Oh well, it was a showery weather but glad that I always bring along the raincoat.<br />
Cooling race for the cyclists.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">reminded me of Kevin's food crave</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">there's a special name for the truck at the back - 海鸥车 (seagull truck)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">before we dash to the finishing point ahead of the riders</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">riding under the rain; some riders crashed unfortunately</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we're almost reaching the Kanpanzan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">cute balloons at the peak</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">selfie beside the fruit stall haha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with the Froy mechanic</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">they are the men behind the lens</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">incessant rain throughout the race!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was still wearing the raincoat to keep myself warm :P</td></tr>
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That awesome moment when you see there's a massage chair in the secretariat room..<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">the most wanted chair</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">selfie to kill the time of waiting for the elevators</td></tr>
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New, clean and spacious - I fall in love with this hotel (though there were a few aspects that require improvements as it's relatively new)...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">multiple universal sockets - how thoughtful</td></tr>
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What's more, there are shower and powder rooms in the bedroom.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like the ambience</td></tr>
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I believe most of us had an unforgettable (or dreadful?) moment in this hotel - experienced strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake!<br />
It was my first time experiencing such strong earthquake in my life.<br />
I believe it happened to some of the riders too as they were really panic that time.<br />
I was in the midst of washing my face when it occurred.<br />
Thinking back, I was so calm at that moment without worrying that the mirror in front of me will break or the ceiling will topple down from above.<br />
Instead, I was trying to calm my friend down who was in the bathroom showering while continuing my routine.<br />
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Er...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Godiva chocolates in 7-11. Seriously?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">having sports injury? Shaolin kungfu sifu is available here</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bike storage at the lobby</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: purple;">24 March 2015</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple;">(Stage 3 - Changhua County)</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Start/ Finish: Baguashan Buddha</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Accommodation: Chengpao Hotel</span></div>
Finally, it was a sunny day with picturesque view.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the top</td></tr>
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One can overlook the Changhua city at its highest hill - breathtaking!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The stage is now ready</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">jersey showcase</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">stage 3 backdrop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo credit to Chris from Bike Aid</td></tr>
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Contrary to the previous stages where we ought to pack the stuff quickly as soon as the race began and rushed to the finishing point, we got to have some time to chill and visit around in this stage.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">exploration of Baguashan with the Samsung NX Mini</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">panoramic view of the great Buddha statue and the Changhua city</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">selfie with the Buddha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the great Buddha statue</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hello</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">:)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">thanks to the international team staff/ manager who suggested to take this photo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">myriads of egg available for sale!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">some very rare leisure time...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">entrance of the Baguashan Buddha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baku's masseur photobombing.. haha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">spot the official production team. oh, they are from Malaysia too!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">winner of the Individual General Classification - Patrick Bevin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marty at work!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Special thanks to Brandon's relatives for the desserts :)</td></tr>
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It was so heart-warming after whole day long of grind.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>25 March 2015</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>(Stage 4 - Terrific Taiwan: King of Mountain)</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Start: Sun Moon Lake Xiang-Shan Visitor Centre</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Finish: Yushan Tataka Visitor Centre</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Accommodation: Jianshanpi Jiangnan Resort</span></div>
With a total distance of 107.82km, this King of Mountain stage is the toughest stage of all.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">random scene that I took when we were leaving to Yushan National Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">shivering cold and misty</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">selfie with abang Nazri Johar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">they are the men behind the lens</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">seriously, all of us (especially the riders were shivering) on the stage</td></tr>
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It was about 6<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16.5454540252686px;">°C</span> after the rain.</div>
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The riders were all drenched when they reach the finishing point.</div>
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My lips turned purple and I wasn't able to speak properly.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">winding & foggy route - dizzying! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">exhausted Judy</td></tr>
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Thanks to Jenny's anti-nausea pill, I was able to survive throughout the journey.</div>
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I heard there were some riders and staffs vomited due to the twisted road up and down from the mountain.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alishan National Scenic Area</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alishan National Scenic Area</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">close to 3 hours journey to the resort</td></tr>
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>26 March 2015</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>(Stage 5 - Terrific Taiwan)</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Start: Jianshanpi Jiangnan Resort</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Finish: Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Administration</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Accommodation: Garden Villa</span></div>
At last, it has came to the last day of the race.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">10 mins walk/ 3 mins drive from our room to the main lobby<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">huge and serene resort - great for relaxing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">group photo with the Malaysian production team and Marty, the Fox Sports commentator from UK (on the right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">say "cheese"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Froy's mechanic - Timothy Hsu</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marshall and the Commissaire</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">that's the Fox Sports commentator from UK, Marty</td></tr>
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Oh, he's a cartoonist too!</div>
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So talented..</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">all gearing up for the last race</td></tr>
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This racing car was right in front of us as soon as we arrived Dapeng Bay race track.<br />
One can run into Ruan Jing Tian at this place sometimes.<br />
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<i>Chi siblings as the perfect pair of Chinese and English emcee</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>media and production team were so excited for the arrival of riders</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shine Chi (emcee on the right) was creating the celebratory atmosphere, heightening the anticipation of the riders' arrival </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">how grandeur</td></tr>
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That marked the end of the Tour de Taiwan 2015.</div>
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We then headed to Garden Villa at Kaoshiung.</div>
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He's now working as the team manager for the Hong Kong China team.<br />
A humble and polite sportsman.<br />
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Not forgetting to take photos with my lovely team whom we've worked together day in and out (yes, over 18 hours daily) during the entire period before they leave upon off-duty after the race.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Niko and Phoebe</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amber</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Natalie</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kevin - he looks like JJ Lin isn't it?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">thanks for the souvenir!</td></tr>
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Team Novo Nordisk, one of the special team of all.<br />
It is the world's first all-diabetes professional cycling team from the United States.<br />
Yup, diabetes didn't stop them from pursuing their dream and they are all diabetes empowered, so inspiring!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rooney</td></tr>
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Thanks for being there and tried to help when I was so tensed up.<br />
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I wish I could have enough time to take photos with the staff before they were off from work and left.</div>
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Everyone was so occupied and wore out at the end of the event. (you can spot my eyes are getting smaller in the last few photos - I was too tired that my eyes can barely open)</div>
Frankly, there were moments where I was so exhausted that my brain just couldn't function and space out.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>27 March 2015</b></span></div>
Last day in Taiwan before we return to Malaysia and back to the reality.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with Melanie & Judy from CTCA</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">breakfast bento by Garden Villa</td></tr>
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We were in a haste to Taipei for the interview session early so we grabbed our breakfast and left early in the morning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sweet packaging they have</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">milk tea & Chia Te's egg tart for my tea time</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">thanks for sending us off!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we began to develop the tendency to think that Caucasians are the riders/ staff</td></tr>
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The thoughts of identifying their sports team and ensuring that they are not being left behind arise lol<br />
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Guess we have been too focus on our roles and started to have such funny stereotype.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">such artistic walkway</td></tr>
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Honestly, it was my first time being a podium girl (officially known as Ceremony Protocol team).</div>
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Most of us are students (I was still a student during my application and eventually graduated when the months of selection took place).</div>
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It wasn't my first time involving in international sporting events but it was a unique experience with a totally different roles and responsibility.</div>
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I used to help out in award giving ceremony on stage for corporate events but sports events.</div>
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It may sound glamorous to be present on stage (and sometimes in the photos) but trust me, it was not a menial task - we have to smile at all times and looking good irregardless of the harsh conditions.</div>
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There were drastic weather change - the temperature was as low as about 6<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16.5454540252686px;">°C</span> and climbed as high as 32<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16.5454540252686px;">°C.</span></div>
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Thankfully I didn't fall sick in this critical period where sleeping hour was so limited as I am taking note of my diet and consume vitamin C where necessary.</div>
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We were assigned for ad hoc roles from time to time e.g. being a translator for mayor, activity assistant, guest and cyclist reception etc.</div>
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Oh yes, special thanks to Jenny who guided us in the ceremony protocol and taught me some make-up tips.<br />
Putting on make-up is not really my thing and I had a difficult time when we were required to have full make-up everyday.</div>
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As part of the International Liaison team, we were the contact point of internal and external parties.</div>
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Throughout the event period, there were many unexpected circumstances and uncontrollable events that require critical thinking and speedy action.</div>
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I was amazed by the team who can respond instantly; they are young yet experienced.</div>
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Teamwork and synergy truly demonstrated here; though there were rooms of improvement.</div>
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Of course, I didn't realise the official media and production team were mostly Malaysians till I happened to converse with them - they are one of the top production teams in Asia!</div>
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They were really professional in delivering the gist of the race regardless of the hard times they went through.</div>
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Accidents happened where there were injuries and equipment damaged during the shoot yet they still carried on their duty until it was completed.</div>
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I was really astonished that they have positive mindset together with great sense of humour and get their job done by hook or by crook even though there were times of unpleasant and unforeseen conditions.</div>
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"Malaysia boleh", yeah that's the spirit!</div>
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Oh yes, speaking of my teammates, they are polyglots!</div>
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Young, vibrant, smart and capable with high EQ - I was so grateful to be able able to work with them.</div>
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Many thanks to TOEIC Taiwan & TOEIC Malaysia, Chinese Taipei Cycling Associate (CTCA) and Tour de Taiwan Organising Committee for the precious opportunity (I was very fortunate to be one of the two Malaysian representatives) to be part of the great team.<br />
And, special thanks to Elisa and Chen Nien for the accompaniment and arrangement.</div>
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Hmm.. It was my first time visiting Taiwan and I've never expected that my first visit would enabled me to visit so many cities from northern to southern part (and back to north) in such short period of time. I will definitely come back again and take time to explore around the attractions.</div>
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The end of Tour de Taiwan 2015 marks the final chapter of my life as a university student - it was an awesome ending.<br />
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Indeed, I felt like it was a dream.</div>
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I am thankful for everyone that I met in the journey.</div>
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Thanks for the guidance, advice and warm hospitality.</div>
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May our paths cross again in the future.</div>
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Hasta la vista!<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Highlights of the race: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QMlQV24U-o&list=PLkLIliPVvWBPx9EK1kqOIbg1pZr6iHV2P">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QMlQV24U-o&list=PLkLIliPVvWBPx9EK1kqOIbg1pZr6iHV2P</a></span></div>
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<i>p/s: opps, I was unable to send any postcard this time due to the hectic schedule...</i></div>
~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-4926786682210654392015-02-04T00:29:00.002+08:002015-02-04T01:01:14.966+08:00Inspiring People About My Age2014 has been a relatively special year for me with different exposure.<br />
Yup, no longer about music but sports.<br />
Here are a few accomplished people who are active in sports arena whom I've met:<br />
<i>(What's more, they are about my age - such inspiring!)</i><br />
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1. Low Wee Wern<br />
Malaysia's second seeded female squash player, World No. 5! She bagged the silver medal in singles event, gold medal in team event during the 17th Asian Games!<br />
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2. Nicholas Bedard<br />
Editor-in-chief of basketballbuddha.com from Canada who often flying across the continents and work closely with the sports media in Asia. Also, my colleague during the 17th Asian Games who covered for basketball events.<br />
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3. Tan Wee Kiong & Goh V Shem<br />
Malaysia's up-and-coming men's doubles ace. They just clenched the bronze medal in the badminton men's double event during the 17th Asian Games, losing to World No. 1 Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong from Republic of Korea when this photo was taken.<br />
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4. Oh Seieun<br />
My Korean manager during my tenure as the Incheon Asian Games crew. It was not easy to manage all of the crew from different countries both virtually and in-person while having to take charge of the online public relations of the games and yet, she did it!<br />
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5. Ivan Yuen Chee Wern<br />
Malaysia's rising squash player, watch out!<br />
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6. Tsui Ka Lok<br />
Hong Kong sports media who's an ardent fan of football and squash.<br />
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I am grateful to meet these young and accomplished people in sports field.<br />
They are inspiring!<br />
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Classical music aficionados.<br />
Artsy stuff will definitely catch our attention.<br />
Love paintings yet we can't draw.<br />
Prefer original soundtrack (OST) to Kpop.<br />
Learnt Spanish.<br />
Play piano.<br />
Appreciate the beauty of natural landscape.<br />
Couldn't take spicy food.<br />
Enjoy watching orchestra concert.<br />
With the aforementioned interests, I realise we have a lot of similarities.<br />
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We never met each other prior to my arrival in Incheon on 18th.<br />
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Although we don't get to meet often due to her early morning work shift and my irregular work hour, she will try to accommodate her schedule (and sometimes stayed up late waiting for my return) to spend time with me. Surprised yet touched.<br />
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One of the crucial times was lending her laptop to me when my laptop died on the first few days.<br />
Laptop is such an essential gadget for me to carry out my tasks.<br />
Many thanks for your understanding and kindness; that was such a tremendous help!<br />
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Oh, did I mention that she's nurse?<br />
There are quite a number of books on the shelves in the room that I was staying which I really wanted to grab it and start reading.<br />
Nursing, medicine and home care elicited my interest as I am a St. John Ambulance first aider.<br />
What's more, there are Spanish language books and other popular literature on the shelves.<br />
Have a quick dinner, shower (and continue my work on the laptop) then rest were the only routine whenever I return to the house after spending whole day long at the stadiums, however.<br />
I was too exhausted to flip through the book although I really wanted to.<br />
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My initial plan was staying at her place for 13 days and then explore across the province.<br />
Yet I've never thought that I will be with her until the last day of my flight, on the 21st day.<br />
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I was lucky to witness the opening ceremony of the King and the Ground Culture Festival at Hwaseong Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage) in Suwon where the 6-minute splendid fireworks concluded the night before I return to Malaysia.<br />
Thank you Do-Hyun for the ride and trip around Suwon!</div>
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Fate is a wonderful thing.<br />
I'll treasure the moments with you though we didn't get to spend much time together throughout the 21 days.<br />
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Thank you for your great hospitality and arrangement!<br />
My great pleasure meeting you and your brother; thanks for showing around :)<br />
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Aiks.. Didn't get to bid my farewell to my another host whom I hardly met: Hyunsoo who works in ICU midnight shift. <br />
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As mentioned earlier, my laptop malfunction so my accessibility is restrained.<br />
Anyway, here's the clip of moments we spent together in this period. :)<br />
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psst... there was over hundred photos taken though we only got to spend a few days together.<br />
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-14689852921793794662014-10-14T21:00:00.000+08:002014-11-11T22:56:21.166+08:00People at the Heart of the 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on October 2, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/iag-people/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/iag-people/</a></i><br />
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With the participation of over 13,000 athletes and officials, as well as around 7,000 media outlets spanning 45 countries for such a grand event, another unspoken yet highly important component underpinning the success of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games are the 30,000 people who have been associating in various parts of the Games.<span id="more-11459" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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Including volunteers who play a massive role in ensuring the smooth operation and running of this large-scale sporting event, all the people have been working hard for the succecssful hosting of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Now let’s hear their views on their work.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">More than anything else, <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">I feel privileged </span>to be given a chance play my part in such a historical event for all of Asia and for my country as well. I applied to the IAG because I can <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">represent my country </span>by covering the games and writing relevant articles to promote various sporting events</em>” – Benjie Flores, IAG crew from the Philippines. He was one of the torch bearers during the torch relay ceremony of the IAG.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">It gives me an <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">insider’s perception </span>on how international games are organized. I took this gig because it will give me the necessary experience to advance in my field which is sports media. For me, the 2014 Incheon Asian Games is a <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">big stepping stone</span>.</em>” – Nick Bedard (on the left), IAG Crew from Canada who covers basketball games. He is also the editor of <a href="http://www.basketballbuddha.com/">www.basketballbuddha.com</a>.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I really want<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">ed to do something for the Asian Games</span> because this is such a big event for the world. So I do want to be a part of it.</em>” – Diana Huh, IAG Crew from South Korea.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Volunteering is <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">part of my life</span>. I receive a salary that is sufficient to live then I have no need to work for something I don’t want to do. Being part of IAG Crew was a <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">perfect opportunity</span> for me because </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">1) I’m a sports fanatic and had long wanted to be part of a big sports event; </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">2) I’d been studying Korean for a while so it was a great chance to brush up my skills while doing a home stay.</em>” – Naoko Dasuze (left), IAG Crew from Japan.</div>
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“Volunteering <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">keeps me with the games </span>even though I may not be an athlete, official, journalist or anything. Many people go for sports can’t perform well at the highest level, so volunteering gives them the <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">chance to recall their younger days </span>by meeting sports people and journalists and people connected with the games,” e</em>xpressed Norris Pritam (center) who is a former national runner from India. He has been appointed as the IAG Crew. In Incheon, he is working as a journalist, reporter on radio and photographer for the IAG.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“It gave me an opportunity to <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">share the diversity of Asian games</span>. It helped me <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">find amazing friends from around 45 countries</span>. It has been a golden opportunity for me to let the world know about sports, culture and traditions of Pakistan. People in my country consider me a <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">true ambassador </span>of Pakistan in Korea. The <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">exposure</span> is just amazing and I am enjoying it,”</em> shared Fakhar.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“Many ways! Firstly, because I’m a freelance photographer there was no way I could receive a media pass for AG without being part of a media organization, this has given me such a huge opportunity…to be part of the Games, to feel part of a team and to feel totally accepted considering I live in a non-Asian country. I’m honestly not usually a team player; I usually prefer to work on my own, but <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">I’ve LOVED being part of the team</span>, loved having other members to talk to and it’s so special that we all got to attend the Opening Ceremony together…..<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">so many experiences that I’ll never forget and always be thankful for,</span>” </em>said Elisa.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“It’s given me a <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">good insight </span>on how international sporting events are organized. I’ve learned a lot of inside information on how things run to make the games successful.”</em> said Nick.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“The dedication, commitment and hard work of Korean people are indeed a key to success to hosting and running of IAG. I am an eyewitness of the struggle that the Korean people have endured to make it a success,” </em>stressed Fakhar.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I started to work as a volunteer in 1988 for the Seoul Olympic Games. For me, it is for the good of people and countries. This is a <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">lifetime experience </span>in my life. I am <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">passionate </span>towards <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">sports</span> and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">volunteering</span>. Thus, I applied to volunteer.</em>” – Kang Young Lae, a volunteer for the 17th Asian Games. He has actively volunteered in numerous sports games and received his pins and badges from various countries, as shown on his lanyard. The countries include Qatar, Macau, Iran, Iraq, China, United Arab Emirates and more!</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“At first, I didn’t know about squash. After joining the Asian Games, <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">I learned about sports history and the cultures </span>of India and some Arabic countries,”</em> Kang Young Lae conveyed. He also got to know the development of squash in India and the Arabic countries by mingling with athletes and officials during his duty for the games.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Responsibility</span>. I major in politics and international relations in Korea. During these Games, I can meet lots of people from other countries. Every day, I converse in English so I think my <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">English is gonna get better</span>. You know, I really love sports so during this game, I get to know the <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">specialities of athletes and games</span> and all of these are really interesting and interactive to me. This is the first big event in Incheon. So it’s <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">not just for me, but for the city </span>- it will be a great experience for the next international event,” </em>said Kim Soo Young, from South Korea. She stays in Seoul but applied to live in Incheon during the games for her ease of work.</div>
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As a matter of fact, the volunteers are striving to provide high-quality assistance in the games despite some circumstances like language barrier, as pointed out by some of the media. Personally, I do find that the local volunteers—especially those stationed at the Yeorumul Squash Courts and Tennis Courts—are doing a great job. I spend most of my time at these venues and see their wholehearted volunteering day in and day out.</div>
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Jo Min Ji is one of the most dedicated volunteers at the squash courts. Every time I went to the courts, she was there greeted me at the entrance regardless of early in the morning or late at night. She never fails to smile and greet those passing by. This photo was taken at night when the squash events had officially ended.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; text-align: start;">Some volunteers are encouraging others by doing their best regardless of their age.</span></td></tr>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I rarely had a chance to talk to them in person. However, I saw many of them when I go there to watch the matches. They were kind and helpful. Recently, there is a controversy that some volunteers are not helpful because they just want to see the matches and meet famous athletes in person. However, I can see many<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">people are very proud of what they are doing and trying to do their best</span>,</em>” expressed Diana Huh.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">They have been <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">very helpful.</span> I was lost a couple of times while looking for the venues, and it was a good thing that I was able to ask for directions from the local volunteers. They have been <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">very kind and accommodating</span>,</em>” said Benjie.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Some of the volunteers have been helpful but perhaps they <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">needed a little more training to be more organized</span>. For instance, at the badminton venue, the volunteers just sit at the information desk and didn’t know how the matches were proceeding, so they couldn’t answer questions that the spectators had</em>,” commented Naoko.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Well, volunteers are there and they are <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">very warm and respectful.</span> But I think they have not been trained properly. Most volunteers are young and have very little experience of working in a big sporting event like the Asian Games. Therefore they needed good training, especially the volunteers who have no clue about sports. For instance, one day at the shooting venue I asked one volunteer the way to the 10m range. She looked at me as if I was talking French or Latin! She had no clue about shooting. What is the purpose of having such volunteers? But it is not their fault</em>,” said Norris.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">They are <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">very helpful, </span>but sometimes it’s <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">a little bit difficult for me to communicate </span>with them,</em>” commented Kamarul Arrifin, photographer of The Star publications from Malaysia.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">They are very helpful, but some of them are not good at English. If you can find someone who can speak English, they are <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">extremely helpful!</span></em>” expressed Tsui Ka Lok, iCable Sports reporter from Hong Kong .</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Local volunteers have been </em><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">great</span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">!!! At first they were quite reserved and quiet….but now they are all very chatty and enjoying being part of such an amazing event,</em>” said Elisa Alcoba from Uzbekistan who resides in London. She is covering tennis for the Games.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The volunteer network of IAG is the biggest network I have ever seen in my life. Of course they are <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">helping people as much as they can</span>,</em>” Fakhar told.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">They are <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">friendly</span>. You can ask for anything from IAGOC and they will <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">try their best to fulfill our request.</span> Sometimes they don’t really speak much, but they provide help around the squash courts,</em>” added Max Lee Ho Yin, the Hong Kong top-seeded squash player who just bagged bronze medals in both men’s singles and team event.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">They are <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">very nice </span>and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">very friendly</span>,” </em>articulated Ivan Yuen Chee Wern of Malaysia, who gets along well and found chatting with the volunteers at the venue when I approached him for interview. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #353737;">He is a rising squash player who clinched a silver in men’s team event during the Asian Games.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #3366ff; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Thank </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">y</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">ou</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">,</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">v</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">olunteers!</span></span></div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I think the most memorable experience I had with them was in watching them perform during the opening ceremony. Even though it is an indirect encounter, <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">I felt touched </span>just by watching them perform as one community in front of the international audience. It is just amazing to see children, adults and old people alike, doing their share in hosting the Asian Games. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">I know they really put a lot of effort in practicing and preparing for their presentations,</span></em>” Benjie, highlighted.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The people I’ve met here in Incheon from different countries are really cool. It’s a great experience to pick the brains of reporters from different countries to see what views they have on different situations. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">I’ll forever remember that</span>,</em>” expressed Nick.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“I haven’t had any chance to get a big help from volunteers directly. However, I saw them <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">smiling all the time</span> to the people and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">speaking English enough to help</span> people from other countries as well. It was quite<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"> impressive</span> to me,”</em> Diana told.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“Last night I left the Main Press Centre at 12:40 at night. There was no taxi in sight. There was a young volunteer passing by. He came to me and asked whether I needed help. He called the radio taxi and explained to the driver the directions to my hotel. I was quite <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">touched by this gesture</span>,”</em> Norris remarked.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“The <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">volunteers cheered for the Hong Kong team</span> during the football match versus Afghanistan and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">I was really touched</span>. I am <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">surprised</span> that some of the volunteers are able to help out with general inquiries in Chinese and English</em>,” Tsui told.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“I have <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">lots of memorable experiences</span>!!! I’ve gotten to know all of the volunteers here at the tennis venue pretty well. I have a friend in the scoring office and the girls working in the media room are always sweet and kind. The security guards have been great and everyone is so polite and friendly! I also found the ladies at the squash courts very sweet, too. They kept holding my hand every time they were talking to me. Everyone has been fascinated that I’m from London and that I come here especially to be part of Asian Games,”</em> Elisa shared her experience.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“There are a number of experiences I have been through with the IAG volunteers, which include asking for the right way to catch a bus, stadium or any specific place and, believe you me, <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">I have found them professional in attitude and behavior.</span> This always <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">makes me proud for being one of them</span>,”</em> Fakhar articulated.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“I<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"> did feel the warmth </span>when they greeted me and wished me good luck. After the game, they talked to me and I feel like <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">they were supporting and watching me, so I feel good,</span>” </em>Max Lee told.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“With their support, friendliness, and everything, i<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">t’s really nice to be here</span>. They are so helpful and all these make me feel the warmth. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">No complaints!</span>”</em> Ivan Yuen expressed.</div>
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The foreign media, volunteers and athletes expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the efforts by the native volunteers.</div>
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On the other hand, a few issues were raised during the interview by the media and athletes were deemed inadequate in the Games. But most were satisfied with their stay.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“The <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Asian Games is one of the best tournaments that I’ve ever played</span>,” </em>Max Lee commented.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">I’ll definitely apply to volunteer again if there’s another opportunity!</span>” </em>Kim Soo Young added.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">|The Official 2014 Incheon Asian Games Writer ‘IAG-Crew’ㅣThoong Kit Yee<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />- Edited by Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee</span></div>
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-5194354669793286592014-10-13T20:30:00.001+08:002014-10-13T20:30:00.723+08:00Malaysia, Go For Glory in 2014 Incheon Asian Games!<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on September 21, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/malaysia-go-for-glory/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/malaysia-go-for-glory/</a></i><br />
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Four years ago, the Malaysian team recorded best achievement in China with a haul of 9 gold, 18 silver and 14 bronze medals during the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.</div>
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Chef-de-mission Datuk Danyal Balagopal and flag bearer Datuk Nicol David at the flag-handing ceremony by the Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin (Photo courtesy of Bernama)</div>
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This year, eight gold medals are on the Olympic Council of Malaysia’s (OCM) wish list. The eight gold medal target was declared by the Games chef-de-mission Datuk Danyal Balagopal Abdullah who spearheads the South Korean-bound 421-member representation after the flag-handing ceremony by Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.</div>
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The Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the target was set after careful evaluation of the perspectives and recommendations of the National Sports Council (NSC), National Sports Institute (ISN) and OCM. Malaysia pares down the Asian Games line-up to 425 athletes and officials, competing in 25 out of the 36 sports at the Games. Although the bar is slightly lowered this year, the OCM is sending the best athletes to Incheon after a poor performance at the recent Commonwealth Games in Scotland.</div>
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Dato’ Lee coy on future and gets ready for Asiad (Photo courtesy of Bernama)</div>
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Hope is high for these sports: Badminton, Bowling, Cycling, Karate, Sailing, Squash and Wushu.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“To be honest, it will be tougher at the Asian Games but I definitely hope to come back mentally stronger. With Lin Dan also featuring (in the Asiad), it will definitely make the competition more interesting. I’m hoping to make a good comeback but, more importantly, I hope the whole team will stand up and fight together,”</em> said the world No. 1 Shuttler Dato’ Lee Chong Wei who will compete in the Asiad.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">It’s always been me… so, hopefully things will be different this time. The doubles are also going through some changes and I hope that the new partnerships will do better in Incheon,”</em> added Chong Wei. For a long time, Chong Wei has almost single-handedly laden the burden with the burden of bringing honour to the country. He is now steeling himself for the Asiad after failing to win the title at the recent World Badminton Championships.</div>
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Dato’ Lee Chong Wei will clash with Chen Long again in the men’s semi-finals. They are set to light up the Incheon Asian Games.</div>
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Datuk Nicol David after the 10th title in the Hong Kong Open (Photo courtesy of AFP)</div>
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On the other hand, World No. 1 Squash athlete, Datuk Nicol David, who has three Asian games singles titles to her name, expressed the high chances of retaining the team title in the Asiad.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“My preparation leading up to the Asian games had started before the Commonwealth Games, so, I and the other teammates had a time off to prepare for the Asian Games. So far, I feel my condition is very good to face the games,”</em> the 31-year-old Nicol said. Nevertheless, she is still wary of her opponents in spite of sounding upbeat on securing the individual gold medal in the Games.</div>
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Besides that, Loh Jack Chang, the Wushu gold medalist in 2007 and 2009 Southeast Asian Games, expressed that the Asian Games is the most important event in his sports career.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Actually I didn’t put any expectation in the Asian Games. I will just treat it as an enjoyable and precious moment in my sports career. I will do my best and strive without regret,”</em> said Jack Chang, the experienced three-time medalist in World Wushu Championships from 2009 – 2013.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“I am ready for the game,”</em> he said.</div>
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Jack Chang will be competing for the Taolu disciplines (Taijijian and Tajiquan) which is one of the eight golds targeted from Wushu.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The country has gone through some tragic moments due to a number of major tragedies. Through success at the Asian Games, we can help cheer up the people to a certain degree,”</em> Khairy commented.</div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The games will be challenging for sure, but our athletes have trained hard,” Danyal said. “I tell them that whatever they do, they must give their best”.</em></div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The first batch of athletes: bowling, sepak takraw, shooting, squash, weightlifting and wushu will be departing for Incheon on Sept 15. The OCM Secretariat staff and officials from the NSC and ISN will also travel with them. From then on, we will have teams leaving in batches depending on when their events start,”</em> stated Danyal.</div>
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Malaysia’s squash queen Datuk Nicol David is the flag bearer for the 17<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> Asian Games. Sports which delivered gold medals in 2010 were bowling, cycling, karate, Wushu and squash. Let’s wish them best success in the Asiad.</div>
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Malaysia <i>boleh</i>!</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">This article was written by an official member of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games bloggers, IAG Crew. Some contents might be different from official position of the Organizing Committee.</em></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">|The Official 2014 Incheon Asian Games Writer ‘IAG-Crew’ㅣ<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Thoong Kit Yee</span></span></div>
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-89448594473182146002014-10-05T21:30:00.000+08:002014-10-14T11:46:47.066+08:00Squash: Malaysia Continues to Reign Supreme!<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on October 2, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/squash-malaysia/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/squash-malaysia/</a></i><br />
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Malaysia squash team wrapped up a remarkable performance by achieving two golds, two silver and one bronze as the squash events came to an end on September 27, 2014 at Yeorumul Squash Courts.<span id="more-11733" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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Malaysians (from top left) Azlan Iskandar, Ong Beng Hee, Mohd Nafiizwan bin Mohd Adnan and Ivan Yuen Chee Wern of men’s team; women’s team include Datuk Nicol David (from bottom left), Delia Arnold, Low Wee Wern and Vanessa Raj Gnanasigamani posing with their medals after the victory ceremony.</div>
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The women’s team presented their incredible reign at the Asian Games, winning over India 2-0 while the men’s team secured the silver medal and lost 0-2 to India. Delia Arnold started off the Malaysia women’s team finals, taking down Anaka Alankamony in three sets, scoring 11-9, 12-10 and 11-2 in 43 minutes. World-renowned Datuk Nicol David then defeated Dipika Rebecca Pallikal 11-7, 11-6 and 11-3 to secure the gold. The final match lasted for only 29 minutes.</div>
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With this victory, Malaysia has won six of the seven gold medals in women’s squash since the introduction of the event into the Asian Games in 1998. </div>
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“<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I’m happy we’ve won back-to-back team gold medals because this is a real team effort,</em>”</div>
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commented Nicol, referring to her teammates Delia, Low Wee Wern and Vanessa Raj.</div>
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The opening match of the men’s team went down 8-11, 6-11, 11-8, 4-1 to India. It was played by Mohamad Azlan Iskandar against Sandhu Harinder Pal Singh, and lasted 58 minutes.</div>
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Malaysia men’s squash team taking selfie: Azlan Iskandar (from left), Ong Beng Hee, Mohd Nafiizwan bin Mohd Adnan and Ivan Yuen Chee Wern (Photo courtesy of The Star)</div>
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Ong Beng Hee played out of his skin with the hope of reversing from a game down by winning the opening set brilliantly but Saurav Ghosal manage to dip deep and win over the match in a grueling 88-minute clash by 6-11, 11-7, 11-6, 12-14 and 11-9.</div>
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Saurav Ghosal (from left) and Ong Beng Hee during the men’s singles semi-finals (Photo courtesy of Malaysia Squash)</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“We are really disappointed not to get the gold. It was so close and, at the same time, we credit India’s number three player who played very well to beat Azlan.”</em></div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“I gave everything I could today, but was a little bit unlucky not to win the fifth game. Probably, the pressure came down one me a little bit after Azlan lost. As team captain, I was really disappointed that my teammate and I did not get the gold today,”</em> commented Ong Beng Hee who bagged his sixth medal in the Asian Games.</div>
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The men’s team retained the silver medal that they achieved back in 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, however.</div>
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It was a thrilling all-Malaysian women’s singles final when squash queen Datuk Nicol David edged Low Wee Wern 9-11, 11-6, 11-5 and 12-10 in the summit clash to claim gold. It was a neck-and-neck battle between Datuk Nicol and her compatriot Low Wee Wern—the closest of all their meetings. Nonetheless, it was the 24-year-old Wee Wern’s best-ever performance against the 31-year-old Nicol.</div>
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Low Wee Wern (from left) and Datuk Nicol David celebrate silver and gold medals in the women’s singles. (Photo courtesy of Malaysia Squash)</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“I’m really glad to have won… it was tough. Wee Wern really put everything into the match and she gave me a good fight,”</em> said Nicol, a seven-time world champion. Datuk Nicol David rose to become not only the Malaysia’s most successful Asian Games athlete after earning her 5th gold medal in the women’s squash individual, but also as the most successful squash player in Asian Games history.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“It was unbelievable to win. I was not focused on the record, just trying to win the match,”</em> expressed Nicol at Yeorumul Squash Courts after the first all-Malaysian Asian Games women’s squash final.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“It’s probably the best I’ve played against her,”</em> said Wee Wern, who is now ranked fifth in the world and also the individual bronze medalist from Guangzhou four years ago.</div>
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Low Wee Wern playing against Nicol David in women’s singles final (Photo courtesy of Team Malaysia)</div>
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In the men’s singles, veteran Ong Beng Hee put up a tough fight before losing to Saurav Ghosal 9-11, 4-11 and 5-11 in the semi-finals. He picked up the bronze medal in the event.</div>
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Ong Beng Hee (from front) playing against Saurav Ghosal (Photo courtesy of Berita Harian)</div>
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Ong Beng Hee won his first gold medal in the 2002 Busan Games and again in the 2006 Doha Games, as well as bronze in the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #141823;">He is the most successful Malaysian men’s squash player in the Asiad, who bagged six medals since his participation in Asiad in 2002.</span></div>
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The 34-year-old Ong agreed that he is at the tail end of his career, but retirement is not on his mind at least for the next three months with the World Open in Doha approaching this upcoming November.</div>
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He expressed his hope that the Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) and National Sports Council (NSC) will discuss the program for the future of squash players, like Ivan Yuen and Mohamad Nafiizwan Mohd Adnan, for the development of young players.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“We both won’t be around but there are still two good young players: Ivan Yuen and Mohamad Nafiizwan. But what about their back-ups? We need another one or two good players to help Malaysia win medals.”</em></div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“I think the coaches will have a lot to think about now. They cannot rely on me and Azlan again and I might retire. SRAM might have to think about funding for the young generation to get the necessary exposure and proper coaching,”</em> he added.</div>
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Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin expressed that the squash delegation has met the gold medal target set by the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM).</div>
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Team Malaysia has retained its title as the top nation for squash events in the Asian Games since 2002.</div>
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Way to go, squash Malaysia!</div>
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A breath of new life into the Malaysian heroes!</div>
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Designed by the homegrown award-winning fashion designer Melinda Looi, new team uniform has recently showcased by the Malaysian contingent in Glasgow, Scotland on July 23rd at the opening of XX Commonwealth Games.</div>
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Malaysian contingent during the opening of the Glasgow Commonwealth 2014<br />
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Known as the “<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wira Malaysia</em> (in Malay language)” or “Malaysian Heroes”, this whole new collection replaces previous national sports kit which had been utilized for about 10 years. Inspired by the tigers which symbolize the majestic strength and power of Malaysia’s national animal, Melinda has infused the unique feature of feline muse into two bold and vibrant prints into the sports kits, including a set of March Pass uniform, athlete’s kit consisting of one track suit, two polo tees, two V-neck tees, cap, and a trolley bag. This official sports collection was officiated by the Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister, YB Khairy Jamaluddin and recently unveiled to the media on June 26<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> at Majilis Sukan Negara at Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.</div>
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launching of Malaysian Heroes or Wira Malaysia sports collection<br />
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Melinda explained the idea behind her design as follows: “I refer to our athletes as ‘Malaysian Heroes’. They are modern-day warriors; dedicated individuals who train hard every day so that they can represent our country on the global arena. I am impressed by their hard work and discipline, and also the pressure they overcome on a daily basis. They made me feel so proud to be Malaysian and so honored to dress them in my creations.”</div>
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Melinda Looi, the multi-award winning fashion designer<br />
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This multi-award winning designer who is recognized for her signature avant-garde, haute couture and costume design flair was engaged by the Youth and Sports Ministry of Malaysia to design the team uniform.</div>
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Malaysian Heroes or Wira Malaysia Sports Collection<br />
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According to Melinda, March Pass uniforms integrate the colors of tiger’s coat with patterns commonly found in <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">songket</em> (Malaysian traditional woven fabric). The cultural costumers that will be put on by the athletes for the opening ceremony parade: <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">sampin</em> (a <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">sarong</em>-like cloth tied around the waist during formal occasions) for men’s<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Baju Melayu</em> (traditional Malay men’s costume) and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">selendang</em> (long rectangular shawl) draped over the shoulders and over the head with women’s <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Baju Kurung </em>(traditional Malay women’s attire) are embellished with an ethnic twist. The gradient shades of orange and black portrayed in the contemporary and sporty set of stripes typify the athletes’ power and energy. Few modifications on the original designs were made to accommodate to the needs of different athletes. Thus, some round-necked shirts were altered to V-necks to facilitate the movement of the athletes on their battle field; the zipper openings in the Polo T-shirt were altered to the conventional buttons as it could be distracting and problematic.</div>
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This “Malaysian Heroes” project which was spearheaded by Melinda had been working closely with the National Sports Council Director General Datuk Seri Zolkples Embong, Olympic Council of Malaysia and the Yonex team, the main sponsor of the tracksuits. Although Khairy articulated that the pattern of the designs does not define victory, the patterns will indeed stage the national identity, inspire and lift up the team’s spirit.</div>
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Malaysia’s gold medalist Mohd Hafifi Mansor (center) wearing the new “Malaysian Heroes” outfit<br />
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With this newly-designed sports gear, Malaysian contingent hopes to accomplish glorious victory and roar proudly at upcoming 17th Asian Games, the largest sporting event in Asia governed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and will be held in Incheon, South Korea from September 19 to October 4!</div>
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Malaysia <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">boleh</em>!</div>
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As one of the fastest-paced sports, squash attracts many sports fans into its thrilling world of the game.</div>
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Malaysia top women’s singles at Yeorumul Squash Courts. World’s No. 1 Nicol David and Malaysia’s second seed Low Wee Wern ousted India and Hong Kong, <span style="line-height: 18.5714302062988px;">China in the women’s singles today. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.5714302062988px;">Squash star Dipika Pallikal of India went down 11-4, 11-4 and 11-5 to the seven-time world champion of Malaysia, Nicol David. She failed to storm into the her maiden Asian Games finals and claimed a bronze for India. The match was lasted for merely 25 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.5714302062988px;">Hong Kong, China’s hope on Au Wing Chi Annie tumbled out upon Au’s lost in the semi-finals. </span><span style="line-height: 18.5714302062988px;">Low Wee Wern of Malaysia strolled to an 11-9, 11-5, 11-5 in just 33 minutes. </span><span style="line-height: 18.5714302062988px;">The 24-year old Low Wee Wern was too strong for Au Wing Chi Annie who was once reigned in the 16th Asian Games Women’s Individual Final. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.5714302062988px;">Nicol David and her compatriot Low Wee Wern will advance to the finals tomorrow. This will be the first time for the World No. 6 Low Wee Wern playing against the Squash Queen Nicol David. This is the first time two Malaysians will contest for the gold too. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.5714302062988px;">On the other hand, Saurav Ghosal of India defeated Ong Beng Hee of Malaysia for straight games 11-9, 11-4, 11-5 in 45 minutes. Ghosal is qualified for the final stage – his inaugural Asian Games singles finals. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.5714302062988px;">Ong Beng Hee bag bronze for Malaysia. Abdullah Almezayen of Kuwait pulled off a crucial win of 6-11, 11-8, 4-11, 11-6 11-8 over Hong Kong, China’s superstar athlete Max Lee Ho Yin and sailed into the finals. Almezayen Abdullah is to set up a clash with top seed Saurav Ghosal of India for the singles title on September 23.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nicol David playing against Dipika Pallikal (left); Nicol David congratulate Low Wee Wern after her match taking down Annie Au (right).</span></span></td></tr>
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-7521637825254203562014-10-05T19:30:00.000+08:002014-10-14T11:46:00.067+08:00Samsung Campaigns as Catalysts for 2014 Incheon Asian Games<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on September 2, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/samsung-campaigns/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/samsung-campaigns/</a></i><br />
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Samsung Electronics is garnering momentum towards journey of 2014 Incheon Asian Games by unveiling its extensive details of its “Our Games, Our Pride” support campaign at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on August 6, 2014.</div>
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Malaysian representatives of the Team Samsung and Samsung Social Casters (from centre to right): Dato’ Lee Chong Wei and Pandelela Rinong, Tian Chad Chen and Wilson Ng with Famemas members</div>
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As a semi-permanent sponsor for the Games since 1986 Seoul Asian Games, Samsung’s full commitment to Asian Games started from 1998 when it participated as official partner of the Bangkok Asian Games. Several innovative marketing initiatives such as Team Samsung, Samsung social Caster and Samsung MVP Award programs are designed and operated to bring the Asian games experience to audiences across Asia to greater heights.</div>
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Yung Kook Lee, Vice President and Head of Experience Marketing Group of Samsung Electronics stated that “Samsung is proud to be the Prestige Partner of 17th Asian Games in Incheon once again and we will continue to work hard to make this global sporting event successful. Through Samsung’s smart technology, we hope to provide innovative and interactive experiences for fans across Asia with the spirit of athletics to encourage and inspire. Here in Malaysia as we kick off Samsung “Our Games, Our Pride” campaign together with Asian fans and athletes, we expect to ride the wave that will carry the passion and energy all the way for the successful Games.” </div>
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Team Samsung Program brings together 27 sports elites from national teams of China, Thailand, Malaysia, India and Jordan. Two members of the team appointed from Malaysia are Dato’ Lee Chong Wei, world’s No. 1 badminton player and Pandelela Rinong, 2012 London Olympic Games bronze medalist in Diving competition.</div>
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Team Samsung from Malaysia. Dato’ Lee Chong Wei (from left to right), Lee Dong Yong, President of Samsung Malaysia and Pandelela Rinong.<br />
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“Samsung has always shown immense level of support in the arena of sports for both the fans and the athletes. Needless to say, I am so honored to be part of Team Samsung. I personally resonate with Samsung’s campaign tagline this year “Our Games, Our Pride,” said Dato’ Lee Chong Wei. He believes that sports have always been a strong common ground that Malaysians can stand on together and he hopes to be able to provide Malaysians with reason to cheer with pride during upcoming Asian Games. </div>
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On the other hand, Pandelela Rinong articulated that “I have always appreciated Samsung’s continuous support and belief in athletes and encouragement and inspiring the Malaysians. I’m indeed very glad to have been chosen to represent Team Samsung in this coming Asian Games 2014. I hope to recover from my injury very soon and do well at the Games.”</div>
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Meanwhile, Samsung also introduced “Samsung Social Casters” to bring the team’s stories closer to the fans. The group consists of nine professional bloggers from China, Thailand and Malaysia where they will be capturing and sharing the moments in Incheon on various social media channels via Samsung’s smart technology. Wilson Ng and Tian Chad Chen, Malaysian bloggers from @placesandfoods are appointed as the Samsung Social Casters to promote the Samsung campaigns for 2014 Incheon Asian Games.</div>
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Wilson Ng (from left), Dato’ Lee Chong Wei, Olympic Council of Malaysia Vice President and chef-de-mission of Malaysian contingent to the Incheon Asian Games Datuk Danyal Balagopal Abdullah, Samsung Electronics Malaysia President Lee Dong Yong, Pandelela Rinong and Chen Tian Chad.</div>
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In order to honor the remarkable athletes with noteworthy performances in Asian Games, Samsung had been presenting Samsung MVP Award since 1998 Bangkok Asian Games. This award is hosted by Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), Incheon Asian games Organizing Committee (IAGOC) and Samsung. Likewise, Samsung MVP Award will be presented to the selected athlete at the closing ceremony. The selection of athletes will be based on the votes from accredited journalists and broadcasters during the Games.</div>
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“Our Games, Our Pride” Samsung Campaign for the 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014 Press Conference<br />
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Samsung will also setup the Samsung Asian Games Pavilion near the Incheon Asiad Stadium for the public as central hub for all of Samsung’s activities during the Games. Samsung Lounge will be available at both the Main Press Center and Athletes’ Village as well. Samsung is the Official Prestige Partner of the 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014.</div>
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Please look forward to seeing the best performance of the team samsung during 2014 Incheon Asian Games.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">This article was written by an official member of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games bloggers, IAG Crew. </em><br />
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<i style="text-align: center;"><br /></i>~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-28723271775751463202014-10-05T17:30:00.001+08:002014-10-14T11:45:44.914+08:00Marathon Craze Comes to Malaysia!<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on August 15, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/marathon-malaysia/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/marathon-malaysia/</a></i><br />
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The sudden surge of marathons in recent years is spurring a running rage in Malaysia.</div>
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Indeed, it is a sport for all where one can just grab a pair of running shoes and start training for it. With the growing popularity of marathons in recent years, extensive list of races will be held in Malaysia. Of all types of races that will be carried out in the second half of the year, here are some interesting ones.</div>
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With the tagline “The Happiest 5K on the Planet”, Color Run is a fun and color-filled 5-kilometer race. Contrary to most running events where speed and timing are of the essence, the Color Run is a race where the ‘Color Runners’ will be plunged with myriads of vivid colors at each kilometer and time is not recorded. What’s more exciting is that the runners will end the race by immersing themselves in massive color throwing and blasting music at the finishing point. It will be a whole new experience of running!</div>
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Malaysia’s most sought after night run is back in town with the tagline of “Nulli Secundus” (Latin for “Second to None”) This year, it will be the 5<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> edition of the race following its success in the past few years. Alongside the new route that highlights the iconic landscapes and the outskirts of Putrajaya, it will be such a pleasure to experience enduring a marathon ranging from 5km to 42 km while enjoying the sublime beauty of the night.</div>
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Also known as Asia’s Most Grueling event, Viper Challenge is 20 km obstacle course challenge with numerous man-made obstructions that will put your physical and mental limit into test. Sounds thrilling? The new obstacles introduced in the 2014 edition will definitely hike up the adrenaline rush of both new-sprung and veteran runners.</div>
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ⓒ Olympic Council of Malaysia Facebook page</div>
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In an effort to promote mass participation of sports, National Olympic Committees (NOC) organizes the annual Olympic Day Run across many participating countries. Usually, it will take place from June 17<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> to 24th worldwide to celebrate the revival of the Olympic Games. Nonetheless, National Olympic Council of Malaysia has postponed it until November in Malaysia.</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>Olympic Day Run has been <b>canceled </b>due to unforeseen circumstances. Read more: <a href="https://twitter.com/ManOlimpik/status/520095644673789952/photo/1">https://twitter.com/ManOlimpik/status/520095644673789952/photo/1</a></i></span></div>
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ⓒ Penang State Tourism Development & Culture.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc99ff;">Date: 16 November 2014</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc99ff;">Venue: Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim, the 2nd Penang Bridge </span></div>
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The world’s longest bridge marathon will be flagged off on November 16 with more than 20,000 marathon participants. This year, it will be held at the newly-officiated second Penang Bridge instead of first Penang Bridge that was carried out since the first Penang Bridge Marathon. In line with the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 campaign, it is predicted to attract even more international runners besides local participants to commemorate the first ever marathon held on the new bridge.</div>
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With hundreds of races held annually, running has become a craze in Malaysia. Furthermore, due to the increasing health and fitness conscious people among the nations, camaraderie garnered from the sport has led to another uprising trend of new races. This will definitely infuse healthy lifestyle to the nations. Although Malaysia has yet to be seen participating in many diverse sports categories, the sports culture in Malaysia will reach greater heights and achieve sustained competitive excellence where various sports champions can be spotted in international sporting events. Needless to say, this is true for Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games and the other games alike!</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">This article was written by an official member of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games bloggers, IAG Crew. </em><br />
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-79760084685030691022014-10-05T17:30:00.000+08:002014-10-14T11:45:24.374+08:00Top 5 Most Played Sports in Malaysia<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on June 19, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/malaysia_sport/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/malaysia_sport/</a></i><br />
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Everyone has participated in at least 1 sporting activity at some point of their lives. In Malaysia, Minister of Education has put into effect the “1 student 1 sport” policy in primary schools and high schools all across the nation.</div>
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Extra sporting programs have been created to help students become better-rounded not only in academics but physical activities as well. Sports have become a major activity in the local universities whereby annual sports or recreational activities, as well as intervarsity sports carnivals will be held to encourage more student participation. Eventually, sports will evolve and become directly part of a nation’s culture. Let’s take a look at the top 5 most popular sports in Malaysia!</div>
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First introduced to Malaysia by the officers of the East Hindia Company in the early 1900’s, badminton is one of the most played sports in Malaysia. Characterized by high speed action, precision, alertness, and reaction, this sports activity only requires 2 players, racquets, and what is known as a “shuttlecock” to play. Badminton has gained a lot of popularity over the years with Malaysians of all ages. As a matter of fact, Malaysia’s badminton team has earned a great reputation for their numerous triumphs in international tournaments. With the recent matches between Japan and Malaysia, the Thomas Cup definitely brought the craze of badminton in Malaysia to new heights!</div>
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Basketball can be often spotted around the corner of the schools and basketball courts can be seen at most of the residential areas. People of all ages like to play in the morning, at the afternoon, or even at night in Malaysia. Attracted to the swift, dynamic, powerful and competitive spirit of the game, it is a sport that is most played, especially among Malaysian Chinese. With such huge NBA stars now having even more international stardom, this is another sport that continues to gain popularity amongst the youth in Malaysia.</div>
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Just like most countries on earth, Malaysians hold football in the highest esteem. During the football season, particularly on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2014, throngs will hang out at their favourite Mamaks (Indian Muslims style food outlets found in Malaysia which operates 24 hours a day) to catch the game, and give rejoicing shouts when a goal is scored. Futsal, a variant of football that is played on a smaller scale and essentially played indoors have their futsal centres mushrooming in every region in Malaysia. Interestingly, football players such as Gareth Bale, Thiago Alcantara, Mesut Ozil topped and dominated the list of the top 10 trending sports personalities in Malaysia in 2013 by Google Trends.</div>
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Malaysia has a long, sporadic history in the Hockey World Cup. Malaysia once hosted the World Cup in 1975 and achieved a commendable fourth; however, the team failed to uphold such glorious results in number of games. Currently, Malaysia is ranked 13<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> in the FIH world rankings and 4<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> in Asia. Although Malaysia has made only 6 appearances in the Hockey World Cup, the team is now gearing up for the Rabobank World Cup in 2014.</div>
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Marathon running has exploded in Malaysia in recent years. On any given morning, you will see a number of Malaysians running or jogging at parks and streets everywhere. Besides the annual international marathons such as the Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon, the Penang Bridge International Marathon, and the Adidas King of the road marathon. More and more competitions are starting to sprout as the sport gains more and more popularity.</div>
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Malaysia is indeed a venerable melting pot of diverse cultures and backgrounds in which sports play a crucial role in fostering friendship and national harmony. In accordance to the aforementioned sports, there are many other sports that continue to gain popularity. With the 2014 Incheon Asian Games just around the corner, more and more Malaysians will be exposed to newer sports by the time the Games are over and maybe next year’s Top 5 most popular sports in Malaysia will be different!</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">This article is written by an official member of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games bloggers, IAG Crew. </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Some content might be different from official position of the Organizing Committee.</em></div>
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-21012754924928088432014-10-05T16:30:00.000+08:002014-10-14T11:45:02.012+08:00Everything about the Triathlon in Asian Games<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on June 12, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/ag-triathlon/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/ag-triathlon/</a></i><br />
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It was introduced in the Asian Games in 2006 but the triathlon debuted in Olympics in 2000 in Sydney, Australia. This unique competition first originated from France in the early 20<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> century. Back when it was founded, it was known as “Les trios sports” (the three sports), “La Course des Débrouillards” (the race of the experts) or “La course des Touche à Tout” (the race that touches everything). It consists of 3 different sports: a 3km run, a 12km bike ride, then usually followed by a swim across a river which must all be completed without a break.</div>
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The triathlon event that will be taking place on September 25 -26 of this year during the 2014 Incheon Asian Games is comprised of individual and mixed relay categories. The individual contestants are required to complete a 1,500m swim (2 laps, 750m/lap), 40km bike ride (6 laps, 6.6km/ lap), followed by a 10km run (4 kaps, 2.5km. lap).</div>
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On the other hand, the mixed relay category that will make its debut in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games consists of a 250m swim, a 6.6km bike ride and a 1.6km run.</div>
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Have you ever wondered what the triathletes are allowed to eat throughout such an enduring and demanding race? Very often, the triathletes will consume compact energy food in the form of bar or gel to energize themselves.</div>
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This year, the triathlon will be carried out at the eco-city of Songdo Central Park Triathlon Venue. This green oasis is a NYC Central Park-inspired centerpiece, located in the midst of Korea’s first international city.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: #ccffff; box-sizing: border-box;">Location : 196, Techno park-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon</span></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: #ccffff; box-sizing: border-box;">Scale : B1F/5F</span></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: #ccffff; box-sizing: border-box;">Spectator Seats : 500</span></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: #ccffff; box-sizing: border-box;">Distance From IBC/AV : 1㎞/3㎞</span></span></li>
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Interestingly, Psy’s viral “Gangnam Style” music video was filmed in Songdo Central Park. Not only can the triathlon athletes enjoy the picturesque scenes throughout the route, the public can also enjoy a stroll along the beautiful park and also see many of the futuristic-looking buildings.</div>
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Based on the past achievements, contestants from Japan reign in this sports event. Nonetheless, the Malaysian team who participated in this sports category (both men’s and women’s event) since its debut in the Asian Games is in intensive preparation for it. Alas, Kimbeley Yap Fui Li, the double Southeast Asian (SEA) Games triathlon gold medalist who also represented Malaysia in the 2006 Doha Asia Games was unfortunately injured after a road accident while training for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Her comeback to the triathlon at the Incheon Asian Games will be temporarily put on hold.</div>
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Kimbeley Yap, the double SEA Games Triathlon Gold Medallist /Image from Says.com</div>
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Although it was a great loss to the country as well as the new sport, it may lead to some surprising and unpredictable wins due to the relatively newness of the sport and also the great number of athletes partaking in it every year. Which triathlete will reign supreme over the rest and what country will he or she represent? Stay tuned until this fall when the 2014 Asian Games in Korea begins!</div>
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位于韩国西部的港口城市——仁川,将从9月19日至10月4日举办2014年亚运会。这次仁川亚运会的口号 是“多元化照耀于此”。 这反映了此次大会尊重亚洲多元文化历史与宗教的特色。仁川亚运会选用的吉祥物则是游往于南北朝鲜半岛海峡的斑海豹,他们分别 为 “Barame”,“Chumuro” 和“Vichuon” 。韩语里他们的名字代表着风、舞和光 。而韩国著名组合JYJ是此次2014仁川亚运会的宣传大使。有鉴于此,来自各国的著名运动健将和艺人被仁川亚运会组织委员会任命为宣传大使以带动和推广这个体育盛事。</div>
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其中一名宣传大使,来自韩国的著名棒球选手—秋信守是美国职棒大联盟德州游骑兵的外野手。不巧的是,曾在2010年广州亚运会中曾经带领韩国棒球队夺得金牌的他将因美国职棒大联盟赛与仁川亚运会撞期,无法参加今年的仁川亚运会。</div>
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另一位2014仁川亚运会宣传大使,韩国第一个赢得游泳项目奥运金牌的韩国运动员朴泰桓,同样也希望能在以自己的名字命名的体育场里扬眉吐气,刷新世界新记录。</div>
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人气席卷地球彼岸的JYJ(由韩国原东方神气成员金在中,朴有天,金俊秀组成)作为2014仁川亚运会的宣传大使,演唱了本届亚运会的主题曲《Only One》。</div>
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来自韩国超人气的男子组合JYJ刚在3月7日拍摄了另一部宣传短片,记得关注我们的官方网页与部落格以便在第一时间观赏喔!</div>
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另一位2014年仁川亚运会宣传大使,自2010年广州亚运会崭露头角,被喻为韩国艺术体操界“明日之星”的孙妍在在推动亚运会的同时,也会和各国选手在比赛期间一较高低!</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">谢克哈</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">. </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">拉蒂</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">法</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">(Sheikha Latifa bint Ahmed bin Juma Al Maktoum)</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"></span></div>
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来自迪拜酋长国的谢克哈. 拉蒂法公主也被任命为2014年仁川亚运会宣传大使。法拉第公主不但在2006 年多哈亚运会马术赛中夺得铜牌,更在2010年广州亚运会勇夺银牌。</div>
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这次因承办亚运会,有望脱离首尔的影子,成为富有前景的国际城市,仁川的经济也能从中受益,并且巩固仁川国际机场东北亚机场的枢纽地位。交通与通讯预计将享有更多的投资与和发展。这间接推广城市形象,从而鼓励更多外来投资项目参与仁川自由经济区。而除了经济利益,举办亚运会也有助于激励与推动韩国和亚洲体育的发展。</div>
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韩国是在充分筹备后,以创新的点子脱颖而出,获得这次亚运会的申办权。准备工作正如期进行着,包括建设各种设施,例如是体育城、运动员村等。韩国希望能在有限的预算内申办“有史以来最好”、拥有世界级水平的亚运会,并借此机会启发那些梦想举办体育赛事的较小国家与城市,成为它们的榜样。</div>
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Incheon, the port city of South Korea will be the next host the 2014 Asian Games this fall. The Games will be taking place from September 19 to October 4, 2014 and the slogan is “Diversity Shines Here”. This represents the spectrum of history, cultures, and religions of the many nations of Asia. The official mascots of the Games are three seals by the name of “Barame”, “Chumuro”, and “Vichuon”, meaning wind, dance, and light. JYJ, a famous K-pop group, was chosen as the honorary ambassador of the Games.</div>
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Hence, a number of “Goodwill Ambassadors” including celebrities and many top athletes hailing from various countries were appointed to spur and spread awareness of the Incheon Asian Games (IAG) while realizing its objectives.</div>
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One of the most successful Asian players in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from South Korea is Choo Shinsoo, and he has also been appointed as the 2014 Goodwill Ambassador. He is the professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers and has gained many international fans since he joined the league. However, Choo, who clinched the gold medal in 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, was unable to participate in the 2014 IAG due to the some regular MLB season schedule conflicts.</div>
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Another notable Korean athlete is Park Tae-Hwan, the first Korean to win an Olympic medal in swimming. This superb swimmer hopes to do even better than his last performance and set a new world record. Park has high expectations of achieving great success, and hopes to win more golds for his country when swimming in the complex that was named after him. The Munhak Park Taehwan Aquatics Center will be one of the arenas used during the Incheon Asian Games, and Park plans to perform to his best ability.</div>
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JYJ is a world famous K-pop group formed by Kim Jaejoong, Park Yuchun, and Kim Junsu. This South Korea group sensation was appointed to be the official 2014 IAG ambassador group. The group is even responsible for the official song of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games titled “Only One”, which encapsulates the spirit and theme of the Games. This popular k-pop group had just filmed for the new promotional video on March 7<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th,</span> and the crew is now gearing up for the latest video shoot!</div>
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Korea has chosen eligible ambassadors from its own country, but athletes from all countries must contribute in spreading awareness of the games for it to become successful. Sheikha Latifa and her brother Ahmed bin Juma Al Maktoum from the UAE have been selected as Goodwill Ambassadors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games as well. These notable representatives from the Middle East are an equestrian silver medalist duo from the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games and bronze holder in the 2006 Doha Asian Games. Both are famous in the equestrian world for their jumping skills while on horseback. Representing elite athletes of both female and male genders, they are a great choice to spread news of the Games to people of all ages.</div>
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The city of Incheon, as well as the rest of South Korea stands to benefit from hosting the Games. Not only will it shed light onto the city that is hosting the Games, but it will also contribute to the awareness of the capital city of Seoul. As the host of the Games, Incheon will portray a future oriented city with a hub airport in Northeast Asia. The city also stands to upgrade its economy through investment and expansion of its transport and communications infrastructure. The increase in Incheon’s brand value is likely to further induce international investments in the Incheon Free Economic Zone. Beyond economic benefits to the city, the hosting of the Games also helps motivate and push for further development of the South Korean athletics system and even sports in the rest of Asia.</div>
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Preparation works are on going, with the construction of, among others, a sports town, an athlete village, various multiplexes, and top of the line sporting facilities. In fact, Korea is determined to deliver the “best ever” Asian Games of world class standards, while maintaining as an economical and effective multi-sporting event. By doing so, it hopes to also become an inspiration to other smaller countries and cities who also dream of hosting sporting events in the future. Let us look forward to the commencement of the 2014 Asian Games and witness the world’s top athletes compete to accomplish their dreams!</div>
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<i style="text-align: center;"><br /></i>~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-2413111458638274052014-10-05T10:24:00.000+08:002014-10-14T11:44:02.538+08:00Peek into the World of Wushu-Part 2<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on April 21, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/wushu-2/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/wushu-2/</a></i><br />
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Not all types of Wushu will be competed in the Asian Games. In 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Wushu will be comprised of 2 major events:<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Taolu and Sanda</em>.<span id="more-6736" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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For Part 1, Taolu <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em;">▶ </span><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/wushu/" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ff2654; font-size: 1em; text-decoration: none;">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/wushu/</a></h4>
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Originally developed by the Chinese military after integrating traditional martial arts and modern combat fighting techniques, Sanda (散打) was born and today serves as an exciting free-fighting combat sport. The simple concept of Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) is two-people fighting without the use of any weapons. It can be traced back to its roots in the 1920’s, when the Guomingdang (China Nationalist Party) established the Huangpu Military Academy (formerly known as Whampoa) in Guangdong, China to form a modern military force.</div>
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Since its strategic alliance with the Soviet Union, the academy emulated the Soviet methods of military training and then adapted it to the hand-to-hand combat training in the military force. Today, it has evolved a bit and has become more of a self-defense system. Today, it is the national combat sport in China for martial arts and fighting competitions. It has also been selected to be one of the sports Asian Games since 1998.</div>
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Sanda, or Sanshou is a calisthenics sport that employs 4 key ranges of combat: ti (kicks), da (punches), shuai (throws) and chin-na (seizing). In fact, it stresses the joint use of punches, sweeps, grabs, and throws in a very unique way. In accordance with the Rules for International Wushu Sanda Competition, head, elbow, knees, and twisting the opponent’s joints, are strictly prohibited in the Asian Games for safety reasons. In the 17th Incheon Asian Games, there will be 5 Sanda categories for men: 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg and 75kg whereby women’s Sanda category is comprised of 52kg and 60kg weight divisions only. Also, the Sanda competitions held will be based on the knock-out system; the winner of each round continues to fight to win.</div>
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During the competition, the fighters must wear an internationally adapted set of equipment, which include boxing gloves, head gear, and chest protectors specified by the organizer. The weight of boxing gloves shall be 230 grams for 65kg category and under, including the women category; 280 grams for the 70kg category and above. However, the contestants have to use their own gum shields and cup protectors (under their trunks). Female fighters are allowed to wear close-fitting undergarments.</div>
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Some notable Sanda practitioners include Zhang Tie Quan, Bao Li Gao and the “Conqueror of Muay Thai” Liu Hailong as well as the famous American fighter – Cung Le. Sanda was being featured in action movies and TV series like the Police Story 2013, Kung Fu Fighter, Ip Man, Four Dragons (Kinta 1881) and so on.</div>
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Sanda is very similar to kickboxing or Muay Thai which also includes kicking range, striking range, and the takedown range in its use of different techniques. Sanda is a close combat system that will have fierce competition in the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon. It is deemed as one of the rising sports in the future as it not only improves physical qualities such as responsiveness, sensitivity, flexibility, strength, and endurance, but also people’s health both physically and mentally. Catch the exciting and dynamic full-contact fighting this September as Korea hosts the 17<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> Asian Games in Incheon!</div>
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-31257963879034641232014-10-05T10:19:00.000+08:002014-10-14T11:43:35.676+08:00Peek into the World of Wushu – Part 1<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on April 3, 2014: </i><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/wushu/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/wushu/</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;"></span><br />
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What springs to your mind when someone mentions “Wushu”?<span id="more-5967" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span> Thoughts of many Chinese martial arts movies such as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, or “IP Man” or even famous actors like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Donnie Yen might come about. Although this practice has been glamorized by the film industry, there is a rich history and tradition in this sport that originates from China.</div>
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Wushu directly translates to “martial arts” and was first developed in 1949 to standardize traditional Chinese military practices. Often considered as one of China’s best kept secrets, this art form has not gained practitioners from all over the world but is growing in popularity. What began as a method of survival from China’s incessant wars and political upheavals, has transformed in modern times as a means of enhancing one’s health, improve self-defense skills, mental discipline, and also recreational competition. Wushu has been featured in the Asian Games since 1990 which took place in Beijing, China.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Two Types of Wushu in 2014 Incheon Asian Games</span></div>
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Not all types of Wushu will be competed in the Asian Games. In 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Wushu will be comprised of 2 major events:<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Taolu and Sanda</em>.</div>
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Taolu (套路) is a routine contest that combines gymnastics and martial arts. Stance, sweeps, jumps, kicks, throw, punches and balances are some of the movements that can be changed according to the martial arts style as well as to highlight one’s strength. The lists of Taolu events include 4 categories for men and 4 categories for women as follows: Men – Changquan, Nanquan/ Nangun All-Round, Taijiquan/ Taijijian All-Round, Daoshu/ Gunshu All-Round and Women – Changquan, Nanquan/ Nandao All-Round, Taijiquan/ Taijijian All-Round, Jianshu/ Qiangshu All-Round.</div>
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Generally known as Long Fist Kung Fu, Changquan (长拳) is often characterized by its acrobatic yet speedy positions. The coordination of eyes, hands, body, and the steps are as smooth as slithering snakes and as aggressive as raging waves on the sea. Here are the 11 essential movements of Changquan to note:</div>
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1. Gongbu (front or bow stance)<br />
2. Xubu (empty stance)<br />
3. Pubu (crouch stance)<br />
4. Tantui (snap kick)<br />
5. Chuaitui (sideward sole kick)<br />
6. Housaotui (back sweep)<br />
7. Dingzhou (elbow strike)<br />
8. Koutuipingheng (cross-leg balance)<br />
9. Quan (fist techniques)<br />
10. Zhang (palm)<br />
11. Gou (hook)</div>
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Nanquan (南拳)is a modern boxing or fist style from Southern China that was originated from a variety of traditional Chinese martial arts styles: Hong Jia Quan (Hung Family Boxing), Liu Jia Quan (Liu Family Boxing), Cai Li Fo (Choy Lay Fut), Hu He Shuang Xing Quan (Tiger and Crane Boxing), Mo Jia Quan (Mo Family Boxing), and Hakka Quan (Hakka Boxing). Its history can be traced back to Ming Dynasty (1368 –1644) when it was developed to train the soldiers. Nanquan is a hard and aggressive martial art as contrary to Taijiquan. It involves energetic wushu jumps, low stances, and extensive hand techniques that are often accompanied by shouts. As opposed to Changquan, Nanquan consists of weapon styles called Nangun (Southern Cudgel) and Nandao (Southern Broadsword). There are eight major techniques that are featured throughout the performance of Nanquan:</div>
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1. Diebu (Butterfly stance)<br />
2. Qilinbu (Unicorn-riding stance)<br />
3. Qilongbu (Dragon-riding stance)<br />
4. Guagaiquan (Downward strike with crossed fist)<br />
5. Paoquan (Uppercut)<br />
6. Hengdingtui (Side nail kick or roundhouse kick)<br />
7. Huzhao (Tiger’s claw)<br />
8. Gunqiao (Rolling forearm)</div>
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The Nanquan/Nangun (Men) & Nanquan/Nandao (Women) were crowned by Huang Guangyuan from China (left) and Lin Fan from China (right) in 2010 Asian Games:</div>
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Nandao (南刀) or “Southern Broadsword” is a light-weight, steel martial art weapon. It is believed to be developed during the end of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) for training purposes by local peasants and rebels. Today, the weapon is designed for easier maneuver and gripping. Nandao was established in 1992 and introduced in International Kung Fu Championships. Its techniques are more fluid, flowing and elegant as compared to the Northern Broadsword, or also known as Dao. The 8 vital Nandao techniques comprised of:<br />
1. Chantou (twine broadsword around the head)<br />
2. Guonao (wrap broadsword around the head)<br />
3. Pidao (chop with broadsword)<br />
4. Modao (move broadsword horizontally)<br />
5. Gedao (block with broadsword)<br />
6. Jiedao (intercept with broadsword)<br />
7. Saodao (sweep with broadsword)<br />
8. Jian Wan Hua Dao (move broadsword with scissors wrist)</div>
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Nangun(南棍)or “Southern Cudgel” is one of the ‘long’ weapon routines in wushu that has a thicker cudgel. Its movements emphasize on hitting and delivering bone-breaking power, as opposed to the cutting and swinging techniques of the Northern Cudgel. Contrary to the Northern Cudgel, Nangun practitioners use both ends of the cudgel. You are able to spot a few significant movements of Nangun during the many competition as follows:</div>
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1. Pigun (chop with cudgel)<br />
2. Benggun (tilt cudgel)<br />
3. Jiaogun (envelopment with cudgel)<br />
4. Gunyagun (roll together with cudgel)<br />
5. Gegun (block with cudgel)<br />
6. Jiqun (strike with cudgel)<br />
7. Dinggun (push up cudgel)<br />
8. Paogun (throw cudgel)<br />
9. Buxing (stances)</div>
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It is no surprise that China has created some of the world’s most ancient and interesting martial arts. Wushu consists of a variety of different practices with not only your body but with specialized weaponry as well. Since its creation, it has widely been practiced for self defense reasons but also for recreational and competitive ones. It will surely be one of the most exciting sports that will be part of the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. Be sure to tune into the Games this fall and witness the graceful but powerful moves this sport will display.</div>
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-47786812952106656882014-10-05T10:15:00.000+08:002014-10-14T11:43:13.967+08:00Star Players Representing Malaysia<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on March 26, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/malaysia-contenders/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/malaysia-contenders/</a></i><br />
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Unlike most of the Asian Games participating countries, Malaysia has no specific national sport. <span id="more-5691" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span>As a matter of fact, sports in Malaysia are a mixture of traditional and Western games due to its diversity of cultures. Badminton, football, hockey, rugby, and sepak takraw are some of the unofficial sports commonly played in this country. Although there is no national sport clearly, they are serious contenders for numerous sports that will take place at the 2014 Asian Games.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: green;">| Malaysian World’s No 1 Shuttler: Lee Chong Wei</span></h2>
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An all-time badminton ace from Georgetown, Penang, Lee earned his world number one title upon his triumph at the Commonwealth Games 2006 in Melbourne, Australia and Commonwealth Games 2010 in Delhi, India. With an astounding record of over 199 consecutive weeks of winning since 21 August 2008, he reached the top of the rankings, and defeated badminton heavyweight Lin Dan.</div>
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Lee may even be Malaysia’s most prominent Olympian. He has claimed a multitude of gold medal finishes in many championship matches all over Asia. The 31 year old Lee has hinted that he might put an end to his career after the Asian Games this year, but fans can only find out his final decision, after the results of this important competition. With this rumor spreading quickly, he is one of the most anticipated players to compete in badminton this year.</div>
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As the first Asian woman to accomplish world No. 1 ranking in women’s squash for over seven years now, Nicol Ann David is also a Malaysian native born in Penang. She began playing squash at the age of 5, when squash wasn’t very popular in country. However, she was lucky enough to engage in the sport when the country’s national council started to provide funding to different sports, one of the sports included was squash and it got popular after it became a core sport in the Commonwealth Games in 1998.</div>
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David began to climb in the international rankings during her teen years. She was bestowed the Datuk title, the youngest Datukship recipient in Penang for her significant contributions and achievements received. Recently, the Queen of Squash just took the gold medal in the Cleveland Classic in 2014, and the J.P Morgan Tournament of Champions in 2014. Incredibly, the recent victory marks her 73rd Women’s Squash Association (WSA) Tour title from her 92nd career final. Some of her remarkable achievements include winnings in the British Open title in 2005, ’06, ’08, and ’12. The list doesn’t end there, with more winnings in the World Open title a total of seven consecutive wins. She is one to be on the lookout this year many are assuming she is more prepared than ever.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: green;">| Malaysia’s Elite Woman Diver: Pandelela Rinong</span></h2>
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Malaysia’s latest rising star is Pandela Rinong, already an Olympic star. She was pinned the Gold Medal for Olympic diving, and was recognized as the first ever medalist from Malaysia to receive a medal in a sport other than badminton. She is also the recipient of the gold in the Southeast Asian Games in 2007, 2009, and even 2011. She also proved her dominance in the 2010 Commonwealth Games. As a K-pop fanatic, Pandela is eagerly awaiting to visit the country of South Korea not only for their pop music, but to reclaim the gold.</div>
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Malaysia is quickly on the rise to being recognized as a nation that is home to many world class athletes. They are a gold medalist from an array of different sports, and have produced champions that are both male and female. Tune into the 2014 Asian Games in Korea to witness history in the making!</div>
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-50043093948929676152014-10-05T10:10:00.000+08:002014-10-14T11:42:54.599+08:00Le Tour de Langkawi 2014 in Malaysia<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on March 6, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/tour-de-langkawi-malaysia/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/tour-de-langkawi-malaysia/</a></i><br />
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Introducing the hard-core cycling competition, Le Tour de Langkawi 2014! <span id="more-5068" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span>The Le Tour De Langkawi is an action packed event for all cycling aficionados from around the world. This major cycling race has been amongst the biggest events outside Europe since its inception in 1996. This year will mark the 19th anniversary of the race and this time and is currently underway at Langkawi till March 8th.</div>
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Le Tour de Langkawi is Asia’s premier cycling function and covers an astounding distance of 1507.9km over 10 different stages. Participants gather from around the globe to ride through each of the states of West Malaysia, that include Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Malacca, Pahang, Terengganu and finally the capital city, Kuala Lumpur.</div>
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Endorsed by the Interational Cycling Union (ICU), the event categorizes as a 2HC race, which signifies the Le Tour de Langkawi as a multi-day and multi-stage race. This year’s tagline is “The Heat Is Back” referring to the time this tournament will take place, which is during the dangerous tropical heat and high level of difficulty along the course. Participants should be aware that this level of intensity is infrequent in most competitions that take place all around the continent.</div>
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The race kicks off in the paradise-like Langkawi, which covers a total of 101.1km and is the home of many previous Le Tour de Langkawi races. The “Queen Stage” refers to the ascension towards the peak of the Genting Highlands and is classified as a level 4 stage due to its arduousness. If participants are struggling with this phase then they are all in for a great awakening as the following 6 stages prove to be equally if not more challenging!</div>
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Other significant stages involve the extensive 230.1km coastal route in stage 7, which is the 2nd longest stage in Le Tour de Langkawi history. Each of the stages from 6 to 9 average a grueling distance of 200km per day which will surely make or break the challengers and truly test their level of athleticism and sheer willpower.</div>
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The 19th annual Le Tour de Langkawi is sure to be one of the most exciting events ever. As of January 23rd, more than 22 qualified teams have confirmed their participation in the race, 5 of which are amongst the most prestigious cycling crews in the world. Team Europcar hailing from France, is one of the only squads that was recently upgraded from a Pro Continental rank to World Tour status. Eyes are set on the reigning champion of the World Tour Race of Poland, Team Orica Green Edge’s Peter Weening, whom many predict will be a strong contender in this year’s competition.</div>
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The list of teams represents countries from around the planet. Notable crews include KSPO from Korea, Aisan Racing from Japan, Giang-Champion System from China, and OCBC from Singapore amongst many other experienced professionals. The national teams represented in the race include Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.</div>
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Catch all the thrills as the top cyclists pedal through striking and treacherous terrain on the island of Langkawi. Part of the action will be broadcasted from the largest man made lake in Southeast Asia, the Kenyir Lake, and serves to be one of the more exciting stages of the Le Tour de Langkawi. With the top teams gathering from all over to compete in this race, it’s sure to be memorable and extremely exciting so make sure you tune in!</div>
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~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-24998594365480619852014-10-05T09:54:00.000+08:002014-10-14T11:42:22.003+08:00Kinship of Malaysia Between Asian Countries & Asian Games<i style="text-align: center;">Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on May 16, 2014: </i><i><a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/malaysia-asiangames/">http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/malaysia-asiangames/</a></i><br />
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Malaysia is a small country that is surrounded by Thailand and Singapore in the west, Indonesia and Brunei in the east. <span id="more-7670" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span>It is the only country with territory on both the Asian mainland and the Malay Archipelago. Although Malaysia is steered towards the ASEAN especially with the neighboring countries, its bilateral relations with other countries across the continents are no less important too. Being one of the most significant thoroughfares in international trade, it carries about 40% of the world’s trade from the Strait of Malacca, which lies between Sumatra and Malaysia. This area plays a significant role in the global commerce scene. Some of the long established trading partners include the Republic of Korea, Japan, the European Union, the USA, and Australia.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">This article is written by an official member of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games bloggers, IAG Crew. Some contents might be different from official position of the Organizing Committee. </em></div>
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Sports play a crucial role in uniting and fostering better relationships among the countries around the world. It can also act as a catalyst for state development and to create new economic opportunities. Nothing cultivates a sense of shared national identity better than the country that hosts such a large international sporting event. Despite Malaysia’s declaration of independence in 1957, its first participation in the Asian Games can be traced back to 1954 in Manila. Malaysia contested under the name of “The Federation of Malaya”, and this title existed from 1948 to 1963. It was reconstituted as “Malaysia” with the addition of Singapore, North Borneo (currently known as Sabah), and Sarawak. However Malaysia did not manage to get a hold of any medals during their first attempt.</div>
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It was one of the most glorious achievements Malaysia ever achieved in 2006, at the Doha Asian Games at Qatar, where they achieved great success. Malaysia managed to acquire 42 medals (8 gold, 17 silver, and 17 bronze) and ranked 11<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> among 45 participating countries.</div>
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Malaysian Squash Squad in 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games (Image from The News)</div>
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Malaysian Hockey Team in 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games (Image from Sulekha)</div>
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Malaysia also actively takes part in several other Asian sporting events such as the Asian Winter Games, and the Asian Youth Games in recent times. Although the country experiences summer year round and training for winter sports seems almost impossible, the country made its debut for the ice hockey category in the 2007 Changchun Asian Winter Games in China. Malaysia hosted the 2013 Asian Youth Para Games in Kuala Lumpur, an event first established in 2009 in Tokyo, Japan for young athletes with physical disabilities to partake in.</div>
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In 2011, the Malaysian government has designated the year as the “Year of Sports Industry” and the Minister of Youth and Sports has stressed its importance and significance. The government began to explore the viability of hosting major global sporting events. In recent years, the country has hosted several international gatherings including the Malaysia Super Series, the Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold, the Malaysia Open Tennis Games, along with many others.</div>
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The 2014 Incheon Games is rapidly approaching and as the time gets closer and closer, a shocking event has come about – Vietnam withdrew from hosting the Asian Games in 2019 in the city of Hanoi. The Olympic Council of Malaysia’s Secretary General Datuk Sieh Kok Chi then expressed that Malaysia will consider replacing Vietnam as the hosts for the 2019 Asian Games if possible. Only time will tell if this bid gets approved along with another bidding to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup as well! Malaysia is a country that continues to focus on growth in the sports sector and it will be exciting to see their performance during the 2014 Asian Games!</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">The official 2014 Incheon Asian Games Writer ‘IAG-Crew’ ㅣTh</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">oong Kit Yee</span></div>
~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-43895331288386551282014-09-05T22:56:00.000+08:002014-09-05T23:21:03.926+08:0020 Facts about MeAlright, I am blogging this in reply of Kin Kit's tag on Instagram.<br />
I've done 20 facts about me earlier on Instagram so in case anyone tag me again, I'll just direct them to here. Haha..<br />
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1. I was an IT Brigade (vice-president) when I was in high school but I don't play computer games.<br />
2. I walk fast (especially when I'm walking alone).<br />
3. I am not use to wear high heels.<br />
4. I don't put contact lens on my eyes.<br />
5. I tend to put my phone in silent mode.<br />
6. So I always miss the calls and didn't notice incoming messages.<br />
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7. I am working under the Incheon Asian Games Organising Committee since January 2014 till now.<br />
8. Currently I have 13 articles published on the <a href="http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/?s=kit+yee" target="_blank">official blog of the 17th Asian Games Incheon Korea</a> (click to read); more to come!<br />
9. My clothes ought to be well-pressed.<br />
10. When I'm at work, I hate to be annoyed.<br />
11. I play 3 types of music instrument, excel at none.<br />
12. My surname is not Kit.<br />
13. I love to travel.<br />
14. My dream instrument since young is harp, but I end up learning other instruments.<br />
15. I don't speak much but I was the top sales in a work team.<br />
16. I am not always connected to the Internet so for any issue which requires instant reply, call me.<br />
17. I used to have a long (waist-length) red hair with gold highlights.<br />
18. Make-up is a miraculous art but I don't know how to make-up myself.<br />
19. I am tan but I'm not good in playing sports.<br />
20. I go for marathon.<br />
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Alright, I've tagged my friends in the previous post on Instagram so there's no one in my mind that I'd like to tag at the moment.<br />
Cheerio~~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-49884749240706174672014-08-30T00:04:00.001+08:002014-08-30T00:27:05.710+08:00Happy and... Thank You!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">postcard from Milan, Italy</td></tr>
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"...you've got a postcard from Milan, Italy.." my mum uttered as soon as I got home today.<br />
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Seriously, this came unexpected although I have been receiving updates from my friends that they have received my postcard that I sent during my trip at overseas.<br />
To recall, I was struck with this random thought and posted this as my Facebook status earlier:<br />
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">[Postcard Giveaways] At this internet age, sending postcards may seem old-fashioned. Yet personally I feel that this quaint, traditional postal method is still a charm (yes, for both sending and receiving it). It's definitely more delighting that it often resonate on a personal note, showing a degree of effort on the part of the receiver. Emails & PMs are not pretty; but postcards are. So now, while sending postcards are diminishing in this digital era, I'd like to play this:</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Send me your house/ office address (via inbox message, NOT 'like' this status) & I'll send you (regardless of which country you're currently located at) a postcard when I'm at overseas (wherever possible).</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Not sure how many people will notice this status but I'm thrilled to get this started! Cheerio~</span></i></div>
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I was doing it merely for fun and not once did I think of the reciprocity.<br />
It was truly delighting and thank you my dear Crystal!<br />
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Today was supposed to be a tiring day as I only had around 4-hour sleep in the morning due to the band practice at night.<br />
However, I was glad that I manage to get up on time from my bed and headed to my university.<br />
It was a 1.5 hour journey, only for a 10-minute matter.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">settled my graduate convocation fee</td></tr>
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Up next, meeting my buddies whom I didn't meet for real long.<br />
So yeah, we've jumped on the bandwagon of having meal at the hyped restaurant: Boat Noodle.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">usie (with half of my face shadowed by my phone.. lol)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the same is lame.. haha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fruit salad (a tad spicy though)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">iced thai coffee.. (opps, once in a blue moon)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">there were only 4 types of noodles in the menu</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thai dessert which taste like kuih talam!</td></tr>
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Checked on our last message, our last hangout was about 1 year ago before Teng Hooi was back to the United States.<br />
Oh yeah, we had Thai food in last year too.<br />
How time flies!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">postcard from Japan! </td></tr>
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After that, we headed to Mid Valley as I have another meeting with my siblings...<br />
I am not a fan of Jay Chou but it happened that he was at Mid Valley too.<br />
So we waited for some while before he appeared after his meal at Amarin Thai Restaurant.<br />
Actually we have some tasks to do during this hangout - to visit the IT fair and register for the Burst Asia 2014.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't really like pink - I'm having it to match with my favourite colour</td></tr>
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I got these 2 power banks at really low price!<br />
20,000 mAh x 2 units + one sports mp3 at only RM100.<br />
The lowest price that I've seen in the market by now.<br />
This promo came with a RM30 cash voucher which I then redeemed it for a yellow-coloured mp3 player.<br />
They are national brand, manufactured in local with 2 years warranty (ah I feel a lot of safer to utilise it upon hearing cases of power bank explosion or fire case due to poorly-manufactured goods which often labeled as "Made in China").<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">got our tickets for the Burst Asia 2014 at the Rock Corner!</td></tr>
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we were lucky to have this early bird rate!<br />
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At night, I had this homemade cheesecake prepared by my lil sister..<br />
Although there are rooms for improvement in refining its texture but every bite is a taste of happiness :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">homemade cheesecake </td></tr>
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One of the best things in life come at the most unexpected moments.<br />
And, one the best moments in life is spending time with your favourite people.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you</span></b> to all of you who made my day!<br />
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Lots of <span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"><span style="color: red;">❤</span></span><br />
<br />~* kY *~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17643824419044931366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595895322730564271.post-72471193916624380602014-08-27T15:17:00.001+08:002014-08-29T02:09:52.107+08:00Odyssey of a Solo Traveller (Part 3)<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><b>7th August 2014 (Thursday)</b></span></div>
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Itinerary:<br />
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Back to the city and the day had arrived, finally!<br />
Instead of having the hot soup and rice again, I had a rather simple breakfast of meiji milk and cereals in the hotel room.<br />
Packed my luggage and headed to the van/ mini bus station to return to the city.<br />
It was a 2 hours+ journey.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I am - Terminal 21!</td></tr>
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Thanks Tshewang (my first ever Bhutanese co-worker) for the recommendation, <b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Terminal 21</span></b> is a must-visit.<br />
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They have different theme for every floor, including the washrooms too!</div>
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Some may feel like visiting the washroom, on every floor. Hahaha<br />
The food court offers myriads of local delicacies at a reasonable price with a systematic payment system.<br />
Highly recommended!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">vegetarian lunch to detoxify my body</td></tr>
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I have been consuming lots of meat lately, so I've got myself vegetarian meal to sort of detoxify my body.<br />
The mixed rice with 3 vegetables was merely 30 baht and the raspberries juice was 35 baht.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">papaya salad - 30 baht</td></tr>
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Sour and spicy!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liu De Hua - sounds like Andy Lau's chinese name</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">banana milk! I like the cute bottle on top</td></tr>
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However, that was a small coin box which serves as a gift upon purchase. So far I can only find the original bottle packaging as shown in the photo at Korea.<br />
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hmm... the photo of kitkat and M&M's cakes that I use to see it on the Internet were in front of my eyes... Seems easy to make the "cake"! haha<br />
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It was raining heavily when I wanted to go to my scheduled destination so I changed the schedule of exploring the attractions in the vicinity of Terminal 21 and went to the Emporium for the<b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"> Thailand Creative & Design Centre</span></b> (which was linked directly from the BTS Phrom Phong station).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one of the luxurious cinemas in Thailand</td></tr>
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until the emergence of the luxury theatre - Paragon Cineplex (which offers the best value to the audience) in 2006.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thailand Cultural & Design Centre</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tunnel to the heaven</td></tr>
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No joke, how I wish I can spend my whole day long over here in this library with top-notch facilities and yes, total silence (one can hear the needle drops!).</div>
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Don't get confused with the name of TCDC, you can find a vast collection of books ranging from literature to business.</div>
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TCDC is in fact the country's premier learning resource centre.</div>
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Basically, you can get all genres of book over there.</div>
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Cafe, multimedia lounge, auditorium, cafe... you name it, they have it.</div>
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Oh well, words can't describe the exclusive experience and photos definitely couldn't tell a thousand and million words here.</div>
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This is because photo-taking was strictly prohibited upon passing through the walkway.</div>
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So there was this Ploy Saeng 12 Festival: the Chili Business exhibition underway at the gallery, portraying Thailand's "hottest" commodity from its history to its business opportunities and networks.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ploy Saeng 12 Festival: Chili Business</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">anti-drowsiness chili spray - I want it!</td></tr>
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The rain stopped about an hour later and I returned to the Asoke station to continue my planned schedule: <b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Soi Cowboy</span></b> which was located at the opposite of the Terminal 21.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">red-light district with plenty of sexily-dressed girls</td></tr>
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Entrance by visitors under 18 is forbidden.<br />
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Up next, settled my dinner at a unique restaurant with a bizarre name - <span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b>Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant</b></span>.<br />
Don't get me wrong, it's a healthy restaurant conceptualising on family planning, aids awareness and prevention which serves great food too.<br />
What's more, they channel part of the profits to the development activities of the Population and Community Development Associations (PDA).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Our food is guaranteed not to cause pregnancy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tofu & Meat Soup 150 baht</td></tr>
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Ah, I have been missing tofu a lot and finally found this tofu dish in their menu!<br />
Well, I couldn't get to order much food as I was feeling quite full thanks to the previous meal.<br />
Trust me, they have very high occupancy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this was hung on the wall just next to my table</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">complimentary gift upon settling my bill</td></tr>
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Okay, I admit this is the first time I am receiving it. LoL<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the art of condoms</td></tr>
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<i>how creative!</i></div>
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After the late dinner, it was time to go back to the hostel and get some rest...<br />
I need to get up very early in the morning on the next day for an exciting tour!<br />
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<i>(to be continued...)</i></div>
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