by Eleanor Yap | Jun 3, 2019 | Health
Seniors and cancer survivors competed in the recent DBS Marina Regatta. In the DBS Marina Regatta, there were a number of community races involving seniors and cancer survivors. In the DBS Community Active Warriors Open, for paddlers above 50 years of age,...
by Eleanor Yap | May 23, 2019 | Inspiring Figures
This former national dragon boater and national boxer is inspiring others to excel. BY: Eleanor Yap Tan Leong Kok, 61, often tells younger ones, “If Uncle can do it, you too can do it.” He has proven that age is no barrier when it comes to dragon boating and hopes he...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 4, 2016 | Inspiring Figures
Francis Ng has been bitten by the dragon boating bug and not only teaches various teams, but also is a coxswain and a rower. BY: Eleanor Yap Water sports were always something Francis Ng enjoyed. When the 64-year-old was in National Service, he shared he was involved...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 30, 2014 | Inspiring Figures
Michael Chia joined dragon boating in 2013 and today, he holds his own during training with rowers half his age. BY: Eleanor Yap During Michael Chia’s secondary school days, he used to hijack a sampan (wooden boat) occasionally that was parked each time at the...
