In this episode of Hard Tackle, we discuss the lessons from the recent retirement of Singaporean swimming sensation Joseph Schooling and the implications of his decision. Join ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath as they host two guests - Singapore Aquatics president and former national swimmer Mark Chay and two-time Olympian David Lim.
Two-time Olympian David Lim, Singapore Aquatics president and former national swimmer Mark Chay, ST Sports assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan.In this episode of Hard Tackle, we delve into the lessons from the recent retirement of Singapore an swimming sensation Joseph Schooling on April 2, 2024, at just 28 years of age.
Join ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath as they host two guests - Singapore Aquatics president and former national swimmer Mark Chay and two-time Olympian David Lim. They explore the implications of Schooling’s decision and discuss how Singapore can draw valuable lessons from his meteoric rise to the 100m butterfly gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics and his struggle after that historic win.Is there a conversation about national service and high performance athletes and crucially, who will be Singapore swimming’s next superstar after Schooling?
We ask the hard questions, the guests respond, and now it is time for you to listen in on our debate.3:00 Rohit Brijnath on how he felt after speaking to Schooling about his retirement 12:10 Why retirement was the better option for Schooling rather than going for success at regional competitions?22:30 On how Singapore can do better in drawing on the knowledge, experience and ups and downs of our successful athletes34:00 Will stakeholders have a conversation about NS and its impact on athletes?Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full
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