SCGS commemorated the Asian Youth Games (AYG) with a torch relay to celebrate Singapore’s hosting of the inaugural 1st AYG 2009. The Torch Relay travelled to 45 schools that were under the AYG National Olympic Committees (NOC) Twinning Programme.
Each school was twinned with one of the Olympic Council of Asia’s Member NOC that would be taking part in the AYG. The theme was Igniting Sporting Passion in Asia's Youth. The relay aimed to gather support for the youth sporting heroes from all over Asia. The AYG was not only about promoting sports and sportsmanship, but also providing an opportunity for youths to learn about Asian history and culture. Together with Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) and Henry Park Primary School (HPPS), SCGS partnered with China in the twinning programme.
Partnering school Henry Park Primary School sharing their gymnastic skills with a very appreciative audience.
A majestic lion dance performance by partnering school Hwa Chong Institution.
The torch is in your hands now!
Making sure that everyone gets to see the flames of the first AYG.
To showcase the history and culture of the country they were twinned with, HCI put up a spectacular performance with majestic lion dancers ushering in the torch relay team with gongs and drums. Gymnasts from HPPS put up a stunning gymnastic display while our very own SCGS dancers performed an elegant Chinese dance, The grass is singing.
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The Olympic Week was held in conjunction with International Friendship Day. Its theme was ‘PHILIA’ a Greek word that means friendship.
Professor C. Kunlan, an ex-Olympian shared his Olympic experience with the pupils. They were also introduced to the delicacies and games of various countries during Philia Jamboree.
Assistant Professor Canagasabai Kunalan, an ex-Olympian, was invited to our school to give a talk during Olympic Week.
At the Olympic Game, Mr Kunalan clocked in 10.38 seconds in the 100 m race. He held the record for 33 years until it was broken by UK Shyam by 0.01 seconds.
Mr Kunalan was not unhappy but happy for Shyam. To him, the Olympics is about sportsmanship and that you cannot always win.
His message for the youths of Singapore is: Train and compete but remember, the Olympics is about friendship and international relations.
Reported By:
ELDDS Primary Division
Gabrielle Virk & Risa Tan
Principal – Singapore Olympic Academy
He's the man.
Olympian - Mr C. Kunalan
Olympian - Mr C. Kunalan
I’m not from Mexico !
I’m too sexy for my hat.
:::::: Olympic Day Run 2009...
Olympic Run 2009
Olympic Run 2009
