ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan talked to Maximilian’s parents Valentin Maeder and Hwee Keng, and Michael Chen and Sarah-Yvonne, parents of Stephenie.
ST Podcast's Hard Tackle host Deepanraj Ganesan with kayaker Stephanie Chen's parents Michael Chen and Sarah-Yvonne Chen, and kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder's parents Teng Hwee Ken and Valentin Maeder.
SINGAPORE – The July 26-Aug 11 Paris Olympics will see at least 20 Singaporeans fly the flag for the Republic on sports’ grandest stage. Among them are Games debutants such as kayaker Stephenie Chen and kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder. On top of their individual hustle that has helped them make it to their first Olympics, there has also been the unyielding dedication and support from their parents.
In the latest episode of The Straits Times’ Hard Tackle podcast uploaded on June 12, Maximilian’s parents Valentin Maeder and Teng Hwee Keng, and Stephenie’s father Michael Chen and mum Sarah-Yvonne Chen, spoke about how they have helped to nurture and support their children’s sporting aspirations and being their “safe space” when the going gets tough.I think it came naturally... You need to learn to flow. It’s just that somehow she was good at it.
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