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Christian is a promising sportsman from Grade 5 in German Section. His proficiency in a variety of sports makes his future as bright as it is interesting. We had a chat about the sports he trains in and the goal he’s striving for.
representing Lion City Sailor Elite Academy Team
Hi Christian! You’ve been described as someone who trains in multiple sports. Tell us more about the sports you train in.
Right now, I’m training hard in football, boxing, and taekwondo. I also used to train in swimming as well as track and field, but right now I just focus on the sports I mentioned.
Which one of those sports is your favourite now? Could you tell us why?
My favourite sport right now is football. I started it at a young age, and it’s also where I get to hang out a lot with my friends. It’s a lot of fun for me too, so that’s the reason it’s my favourite.
Christian, 4th from right with his fellow GESS footballers
How often do you train for the sports you play?
I train 4 times every week, and I have a game every Sunday, so I would say my sports calendar is quite busy. I train in football every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. For boxing, I train every Thursday and Saturday, and I train in taekwondo only on Thursdays.
That sounds like a lot to deal with. How exactly do you balance your schoolwork and life with your training?
It’s a difficult thing to do, but I have been managing by maximizing the free time I have, getting my homework done and still studying for any tests. If I arrive early at my training centre, I also make a habit of doing my homework then.
Christian in action on the field!
What positive experiences or memories do you get from participating in these sports?
I made a lot of new friends as I trained in football. It’s also from football and other sports that I learned to remain calm at important moments when you need to perform. For example, I learned to remain calm during competitive finals, so that I don’t feel pressured and start making mistakes I don’t need to.
All this training and dedication must be for a goal. Could you tell us what goal you are working towards with the training regimen you have now?
Even though right now, I play a variety of sports, I’m aiming to be a professional football player in the future. It’s my favourite sport!
To anybody who’s thinking of picking up a sport, but is hesitant to do so, do you have anything you want to say to them?
My advice would be to just try it if you think you’re interested. If you like it, stick with it, don’t give up when it gets hard. Also listen to your heart when there are people who keep putting you down or focus on your mistakes – accept the positive criticism.
