Monday, August 25, 2008

Silver, but they're our Golden Girls

Much to be proud of even though Singapore lost to juggernaut China


(From left) Wang Yuegu, Feng Tianwei and Li Jiawei proudly displaying their hard-won silver medals. The contest lasted 1hr 32mins, which in itself was an accomplishment, given that no team at the Olympics had stretched the Chinese past the hour mark previously. -- ST PHOTO: ALBERT SIM
IOC member Ng Ser Miang hugging Feng Tianwei at the victory ceremony yesterday. On the left is Wang Yuegu and on the right, Li Jiawei. -- ST PHOTO: ALBERT SIM
A proud moment for Singapore as the state flag went up at the Olympics after 48 years. -- ST PHOTO: ALBERT SIM
(From left) Wang Yuegu, Feng Tianwei and Li Jiawei proudly displaying their hard-won silver medals. The contest lasted 1hr 32mins, which in itself was an accomplishment, given that no team at the Olympics had stretched the Chinese past the hour mark previously. -- ST PHOTO: ALBERT SIM

Speaking to chef de mission Tan Eng Liang, PM Lee congratulated the entire Olympics team on a job well done. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM


'In my eyes, they remain proud.'

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