Dr Lee Dai Soon, President of the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU), appointed Mr Milan Kwee, President of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), as an Executive Council member of the ATU with effect from May 2008.
Mr Milan Kwee
The appointment was made in accordance with the powers vested in Dr Lee during the General Assembly in April 2008.
His appointment has brought honour to Singapore. What’s more, the appointment is an affirmation of Mr Kwee’s experiences and abilities not only to contribute to the development of taekwondo in Singapore but also the Asian region.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) 34th Anniversary Dinner was meant to be a quiet, simple, no-frills event for sponsors, well-wishers, volunteers and officials and key members of the organizations. But it did not turn out that way.
The event was grand, lively and lots more. It was indeed a memorable one for all who had the privilege to be there. Many of those present had already registered their interest to attend the next anniversary function organized by the STF.
Here is a peek at what happened that the evening.
The event was graced by distinguished personages whom the Federation President, Mr Milan Kwee, identified in his speech as silent heroes of the organisation. They included the following.
Ambassador Kim JoongKeun Mr Ng Ser Miang
HE Kim JoongKeun (Ambassador of the Republic of Korea), the guest of honour,
Mr Ng Ser Miang (Singapore’s Ambassador to Hungary and Norway and a member of the International Olympic Council),
Mr Kris Wiluan Mr Oon Jin Teik
Mr Kris Wiluan (President of the Asean Taekwondo Federation and Patron of the STF),
Mr Oon Jin Teik (CEO of the Singapore Sports Council),
Mr Lawrence Leow Prof Tan Cheng Han
Mr Lawrence Leow (Chairman and CEO of Crescendas Group and Patron of the STF),
Prof Tan Cheng Han (Senior Counsel, Dean of the Law Faculty of the National University of Singapore and STF Advisor),
Mr David LauDr Lee Chee Wee Mr Leon Khoo
Mr Lim Kim Hai (Chairman of Lynk Biotechnologies and Executive Chairman of Regional Express, Australia’s largest listed regional airline),
Mr David Lau (Managing Director of Precious Time),
Ms Jennifer Seah (Brand Director of Precious Time),
Dr Lee Chee Wee (CEO of Lynk Biotechnologies) and
Mr Leon Khoo (Chairman of Kenso Leasing).
Mr Kwee also revealed that he managed to secure two corporate sponsors for the matching grant offered by the Singapore Sports Council.
Certificates of appreciation and awards were presented. All the distinguished personages mentioned above received the certificates of appreciation. The following are the other recipients.
Certificate of Appreciation (for the support, contribution and guidance of the organisation in its propagation of the sport)
Liang Seng Sports Equipment Pte Ltd People’s Association
Liang Seng Sports Equipment
People’s Association
Special Recognition Award (for going the extra mile for the organisation)
Lee Thiam Poh Ng Hwa Ann Merly Laperme
Lee Thiam Poh
Ng Hwa Ann
Merly Q Laperme
Tan Cheng Hui Jimmy Tay Lay SoonYap Gin YeeYap Jim Cheng
Tan Cheng Hui
Tay Lay Soon, Jimmy
Yap Gin Yee
Yap Jim Cheng
Certificate of Recognition (for clubs which have actively supported the programmes of the organisation)
Acme Taekwondo Aljunied CC Assisi Hospice
Acme Taekwondo
Aljunied Coummity Centre
Assisi Hospice
Certificate of Recognition (for clubs which have successful propagated taekwondo in Singapore)
J H Kim Taekwondo Institute Singapore St Teresa Taekwondo
J H Kim Taekwondo Institute Singapore
Paya Lebar Kovan Community Club
St Teresa Taekwondo
Best Player Award (for disciplined athletes who have achieved and displayed sportsmanship)
Jason Tan & Lanetar Quek
Jason Tan Junwei (Male)
Lanetar Quek Yu (Female)
The Assisi Hospice took the opportunity to present the STF the “Star of Hope” trophy in recognition of its belief in the Assisi Taekwondo Warriors and making their stars shine brightly.
Star of Hope
Mr Kwee received the trophy on behalf of the STF from Sister Linda Sim.
After the formalities, dinner was served. Apparently food was the last thing in the crowd’s mind.
A wild night
They went wild participating in the various party games.
A mesmerising night An electrifying night
Then they were awed by the electrifying performances by the National Demonstration Team.
A hilarious night
The skit put up by the team was hilarious.
A great night!
“Awesome”, “fantastic”, “wonderful”, “incredible” and other superlatives were used by those present to describe the event. What a great night!
(Photographs courtesy of Mr Dicky Ong & Mr Chow Pak Hoong)
We would like to invite you and your members to participate in the 35th National Pesta Sukan Taekwondo Championships which will be held at Yishun Sports Hall on the following dates.
The 32nd Annual General Meeting has been scheduled to be held on Saturday, 19 July 2008 at 2.30pm at the STF National Training Centre, Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191, Singapore 320080.
All resolutions for the meeting should be submitted to the
Hon Secretary
Singapore Taekwondo Federation
260A Tanjong Katong RoadSingapore 437048
by 3 July 2008.
The agenda for the meeting and the Committee’s reports will be forwarded to you in due course.
The 2nd National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships gave not only the organizers reasons to smile but also the participants. Why? The event held on 15 June 2008 was smoothly and successfully run. What’s more, most of the participants had a fair share of the medals up for grabs.
The competition also had some inspiring moments when Ng Wei Hau, an Assisi Taekwondo Warrior, took centrestage. Wei Hau was diagnosed with brain cancer in 1999, at the age of 12, and was given only 6 months to live. He not only proved the doctor’s prognosis wrong but also managed with determination and guts to participate in the event.Although his illness had weakened him tremendously, Wei Hau went through the routine with much labour and a little support from Milan Kwee, President of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation. The spectators observed Wei Hau performed with complete silence and exploded with sustain applause after he completed the poomsae.
Ng Wei Hau (Best Fighting Spirit Award)
Chris Ong, at 75, was the oldest competitor. He was also an inspiring example of the strength of the human spirit. What’s more, he proved that taekwondo was not only for the young but also for the not so young.
Another performer who deserved mentioned was Bjorn Chan, also an Assisi Warrior like Wei Hau. Bjorn, despite his handicap, displayed indomitable spirit to compete in the event.
Christopher Ong (Special Effort Award) Bjorn Chan (Special Effort Award)
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation honored Wei Hau with the Best Fighting Spirit Award and Chris and Bjorn with a Special Effort Award.
Active Participation (Acme Taekwondo) Best Team (Ganesh, Sherman & Jason)Best Mixed Pair (Kin Hong & Norshaqinah) Best Coach (Samuel Tan) Best Female Performer (Charlotte Tang) Best Male Performer (Soh Hong Ray)
The other award winners were:
Active Participation – Acme Taekwondo
Best Team – Jason Tan Junwei, Sherman Wee Li Sheng, Ganesh s/o Selvaraju
Best Pair – Lee Kin Hong and Nurshaqinah Bte Kamsani
Best Coach – Samuel Tan
Best Female Performer – Charlotte Tang Xue Ting
Best Male Performer – Soh Hong Ray
The results of the competition and list of judges are attached.
(Photographs courtesy of Mr Jimmy Tay and Mr Tan Cheng Hui)
36 out of 37 participants completed the intensive 12-hour Kyorugi Referee Course which was held on 7 and 8 June 2008 at the National Training Centre. The course saw them learning, among other things, the referee roles, the laws of the game and the hand signals. They were also taught match management which is essential for good refereeing.
The tests which were conducted at the end of the course on 14 June 2008 at the National Training Centre produced the following results.
26 candidates passed both theory and practical tests
9 candidates passed only the practical test
Those who passed the course are advised to attend the refresher seminar on Sunday 22 June 2008 at 2pm to find out the new rules and regulations that will be implemented for the championships after the date.
The organizers of the Poomsae Championships would like to put on record their appreciation to those who have spotted some errors in the schedule and list of participants.
The errors have been corrected and the schedule has also been adjusted slightly to accommodate request from the media.
The new schedule and list of participants are attached.
We wish all participants an exciting, enjoyable and enriching competition.
