4 taekwondo players received their SPEX Study Grant on 8 October 2005 at the National Stadium Theatrette.
The grant was given annually by the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) to outstanding student athletes who have received good results in sports while studying.
While Lanetar Quek Yu (Junior College), Cornelyus Ng Jian Hui (Junior College) and Dawn Ang Kai Ying (Polytechnic) received their awards from Mr.Wayde Clews, SSC Chief (High Performance Group), Fong Yee Min (Part-time Diploma/Degree) collected hers from the Guest-of-Honour, Mr. Oon Jin Teck, SSC Chief Executive Officer.
All the recipients were grateful for their grants.
Said Dawn: “I would like to thank the SCC for the grant. It helps sustain my interest in the sport.”
Lanetar thanked the SSC for the grant and said that it was helpful in supporting her financially while she worked hard to achieve her ambition.
In addition to showing her appreciation to the SSC and the STF, Yee Min said: “ I owe my achievements to my coaches.”
Cornelyus found the grant beneficial to his pursuit of both his studies and sport. He also registered his thanks to the coaches, the STF and the SSC.
Mr. RA Jeyaraman (2nd Vice President) and Mr. Tan Cheng Hui (Management Committee Member) from the STF witnessed the presentation and congratulated the recipients.