The National Inter-Schools is a nerve-racking competition for both coaches and shooters. To most shooters, this competition is the Olympics where school’s tradition, pride and honour are at stake.
Hence, I was over the moon when the monkeys rose to the challenge and swept three of the four C Division team titles. We won the team gold in the Air Rifle Girls, the Air Rifle Boys and the Air Pistol Girls events. And we also won the bronze medal in the Air Pistol Boys event.
In the Air Rifle Girls event, Meow Meow won the individual gold medal. Her score of 391 points equalled the event record. Adele followed up with a bronze.
In the Air Rifle Boys event, Sniper Ong shot his way into first place and Irwan finished in fourth.
Fion, Shannon and Sheryl came in second, third and fifth in the Air Pistol Girls event.
Ricky finished off the C Division with a fourth placing in the Air Pistol event.
In the B Division, Audrey won the gold medal in the Air Rifle event while Shuet followed up with a bronze. Audrey’s score of 393 is the highest score across all divisions.
Although, the National Inter-Schools was a 6-day event but it took the academy three months of tears and sweat to prepare. The monkeys owe their fantastic results to their coaches. I would like to thank Chea Rong, Nigel, Annie and Vanessa for their guidance, patience and belief. For those of you who did not meet your own expectation, never mind. I believe in you. You will certanly do better at the next competition.
I was very proud of the monkeys when they sang (murdered) the school's song at the prize giving ceremony. They were united as one. Thanks, Claire - for leading the troop.
Anyway, hope you guys enjoyed the dinner. Mdm Chan promised to buy you guys dinner too.
