This week Monday, the academy took part in its first competition. Four Sec 3 and two Sec 1 shooters participated in the NUS Invitational Shoot. It was a very competitive event. Those in the national team and those who are serious about Inter-Schools were there. I am glad to report that they did the school proud with some good results.
In the 10m air pistol women school division event, a total of 79 shooters took part. Clarissa shot 345 points out of 400 to finish in 24th placing, Nicole 33rd and Sheryl 36th.
In the air rifle event, the girls did extremely well. Out of 78 shooters, Martina finished in a very credible 16th placing; and Audrey 5th. The one that blew almost everyone away is Shuet Hwei. She scored 391 points out of 400 to clinch the silver medal. Our rifle girls combined scores of 391, 386 and 375, won them the team silver medal.
The monkeys are very fortunate to have good training facilities, enormous school’s support and great teammates. But most of all, they have fantastic coaches, Chea Rong and Nigel. They really make a difference.
By the way, Nigel also took part in this competition and he won the Air Pistol Men Open event.