Congratulations to our fellow Wushu pugilists for achieving an exceptional result in the Inter-Varsity POL-ITE 2011. This annual event, which was held in Ngee Ann Polytechnic on 29 October 2011 (Saturday), was the only moment where many Wushu elites of various institutions (ITE, Polytechnics and Universities) came together to demonstrate their best routines. And, I am proud to announce that we impressed the judges and managed to clinch the overall 3rd position in this Year IVP 2011 Wushu Competition!
Zhang Tian, who is the nominated Sportsman of Year 2011, competed in the传统男子长拳(Traditional Long Fist) event. Despite getting a deduction of 0.2 points for inappropriate attire, this did not affect his performance on stage; instead he managed to impress the judges with a final score of 8.18. He also got a silver medal for the 男子传统短器械 (Traditional short weapon) event.
Another gold medalist, Tan Guan Ting, Ryan, also did exceptionally well in the男子象形拳(Xiang Xing Quan, Eagle Claws) event. With his agile movements and powerful executions, he managed to bring the whole crowd to attention despite being the first competitor for this event. This earned him a final score of 8.36.
Here are the results:
| Male Category | |||
| Event | Competitor | Position | Medal |
| 传统男子长拳 (Traditonal long fist) | Zhang Tian | 1 | Gold |
| 男子象形拳 (Xiang Xing Quan) | Tan Guan Ting, Ryan | 1 | Gold |
| 传统男子南拳 (Traditional southern fist) | Chooi Jing Yuan | 2 | Silver |
| 男子八极拳 (Baji Quan) | Chan Chin Yong | 2 | Silver |
| 男子传统短器械 (Traditional short weapon) | Zhang Tian | 2 | Silver |
| 男子翻子拳 (Tumbling fist) | Yap Chee Seong | 3 | Bronze |
| 男子八极拳 (Baji Quan) | Chong Jun Yan | 3 | Bronze |
| 传统男子南拳 (Traditional southern fist) | Richard Lau Lee Siong | 4 | - |
| 男子传统长器械 (Traditional long weapon) | Yap Chee Seong | 4 | - |
| 男子传统短器械 (Traditional short weapon) | Chan Chin Yong | 5 | - |
| 男子象形拳 (Xiang Xing Quan) | Ho Yeow Siong | 9 | - |
| 男子传统长器械 (Traditional long weapon) | Zhang Qixin | 12 | - |
| Female Category | |||
| Event | Competitor | Position | Medal |
| 传统女子南拳 (Traditional southern fist) | Png Xinge | 2 | Silver |
| 女子传统双器械 (Traditional double weapons) | Ng Jing Yu | 2 | Silver |
| 传统女子南拳 (Traditional southern fist) | Tan Li Wen , Ashley | 3 | Bronze |
| 传统女子长拳 (Traditional long fist) | Michelle Leskovska | 3 | Bronze |
| 女子传统长器械 (Traditional long weapon) | Sze Ying | 3 | Bronze |
| 女子象形拳 (Xiang Xing Quan) | Tang Li Min | 4 | - |
| 女子传统双器械 (Traditional double weapons) | Yu Yidan | 5 | - |
| 女子传统长器械 (Traditional long weapon) | Ang Yu Ting | 5 | - |
| 传统女子长拳 (Traditional long fist) | Cynthia Chua Wan Kiang | 7 | - |
| 女子传统短器械 (Traditional short weapon) | Chua Kai Ting Cheryl | 9 | - |
Medal Tally
| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 2 | 5 | 5 |
As for the rest of them, they had also done well in clinching silver and bronze medals. Although not every one of them went home with a medal, I am sure that we have certainly left a great impression to the other institutions and the public that NUS Wushu is one team that they have to be wary of in future!
Since the start of semester 1 AY 2011/12, our competitors had been undergoing endless of grueling trainings despite their busy academic schedules and upcoming CAs and Exams. Nonetheless, in the 13 events that we participated out of 19, NUS Wushu have clinched a total of 12 medals with 2 Gold, 5 Silver and 5 Bronze. Hence, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our coach,陈志鹏, for his dedication and patience.
Without his guidance, our team would not have attained such great results!
Lastly, (天下无不散的宴席) as all good things must come to an end, it is time for us to summon our “mugging spirit,” open our books and start to prepare for the coming EXAMS!! May we do even better for the future competitions! Yeah;)
CheeriosBy Ying Qing, NUSWushu IVP'11 Correspondent
