PARIS — When Singaporean kayaker Stephenie Chen punched her ticket to the Olympics in April, her family also started looking for flights to Paris to support her.
'Really nice to have home with me here': Olympic semi-finalist kayaker Stephenie Chen's family cheering her on in Paris
Michael, 70, used to practise gymnastics in Upper Aljunied Technical School, and taught his six children the spirit of being a sportsman and stressed the importance of character-building through sport. Michael said: "If not for her dedication, hard work, discipline and perseverance, I wouldn't be in Paris watching her perform on the biggest sporting stage.
While the sisters have retired from their national teams, they are fully behind Stephenie, who claimed a silver at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023. Stephenie was heartened by her family's "unwavering support" which spurred her on in a nervy opening heat in which she finished fifth out of six competitors.
The Singapore Canoe Federation is organising a live watch party from 3.30pm on Aug 10 at the Sports Hub Library.
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