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WAG NTC Training Camp 2024

Published Fri 17 Jan 2025

 

WAG NTC Concludes the Year with an Inspiring Training Camp in Melbourne, Australia

Our Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) National Training Centre (NTC) wrapped up the year with an incredible and experience-filled training camp in Melbourne, Australia. This camp provided valuable opportunities for growth, development, and team bonding, setting the stage for even greater achievements in the year ahead.

Here are the highlights from this unforgettable training experience:

Dates: 29th November – 13th December 2024
Location: Melbourne, Australia 
Gymnasium that we visited: Melbourne Gymnastics Centre 
Pax: 11 Pre-Junior Athletes of ages 9–11 years old, 2 Coaches, and 1 Team Manager 
 
Names of athletes:
  1. Charlotte Lim (9)
  2. Wang Aijia (9)
  3. Marylin Zhang (10)
  4. Annabel Khong (10)
  5. Nadia Wijaya (10)
  6. Elissa Chua (10)
  7. Eden Mok (10)
  8. Farah Iman (10)
  9. Ariel Ong (11)
  10. Zara Law (11)
  11. Izen Lim (11)
Coaches: Luretta Seah and Park Hayan 
TM: Karen Norden 
 

The camp at the Melbourne Gymnastics Centre provided a unique opportunity for these pre-junior athletes (aged 9-11) to train alongside elite gymnasts, including 2024 Paris Olympians Emma Nedov and Georgia-Rose Brown who represented Australia and New Zealand respectively. 

Our gymnasts also had the privilege of learning and working with experienced coaches, including Crystal Yeo (Head Coach of Melbourne Gymnastics Centre, Russell Smart, and Yuki Uchiyama (2016 Rio Olympian who represented Japan). This invaluable experience allowed the Singaporean athletes to gain valuable insights into high-performance training while fostering international collaborations within the gymnastics community.

A highlight of the training camp was an inspiring sharing session with Olympians Emma Nedov and Georgia-Rose Brown. Our gymnasts had the opportunity to hear firsthand about the Olympians' journey to the Paris Olympics.

Emma and Georgia-Rose shared their experiences, offering valuable insights into:

  • Dedication and Hard Work: The Olympians emphasized the importance of consistent training, discipline, and perseverance in achieving their goals. They shared anecdotes about overcoming challenges and setbacks on their path to success.
  • The Importance of Teamwork and Support: Emma and Georgia-Rose emphasized the crucial role of their coaches, families, and teammates in their success. They highlighted the importance of building strong relationships and supporting each other.

This interaction with the Olympians was undoubtedly a motivating experience for the young Singaporean gymnasts, inspiring them to strive for excellence and dream big in their own gymnastics journeys.

 
 
 
 

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