20050104

GOOD MORNING to everyone !
it's a NEW day again !
whee.
03012005 has just passed by, a new day ahead so a new start ahead too !
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okay, wht's mentioned above are just CRAP.
haha.
ignore me then.
right right.

i was watching this tv programme on channel 55 just now.
i thought tht it was an inspiring show for all Sports People, really.
it was based on Fencing and it elaborated on Determination, Intelligence, Teamwork, Sportsmanship etc.
i was very touched by the team's spirit and the audience who were mainly the Fencers' friends and family members.
it was very cosy and supportive of them to take out some precious time out of their busy schedule to go to the hall and support them.
im not saying tht all parents got to go to the TableTennis arena to support us, but im just trying to say tht when there's support from someone whom you knw and whom you care abt, you'll feel better and would most probably perform better.
in a sense tht you may be against a player who is much better than you and upon losing, you knw you're not alone as there is still Someone there for you and to comfort you.
it's comforting to watch and i teared for it's so touching.
haha.

now, why did i suddenly talk abt this ?
this afternoon, alright, yesterday afternoon, SNTT had trg.
at first, we knw tht there were Two elite China players coming to our team.
upon knwing the news, we were delighted, of cos, and excited !
i would really say tht the team was so happy, hopeful as we were rather assured tht we were working closer to our Second Championship, be it C'div or B'div.
but recently, we recieved the news tht the two of them changed their minds and switched to another school.
upon knwing this fateful ( this word would be the word to describe our disappointment ) news, the whole team was utterly disappointed and sort of lost hope.
we knw we are a not bad team on the whole but to beat the SportsSchool and China players, it would be quite a tough task to handle.
of cos, to win them, it aint 100% impossible but by losing two good players, it has definitely pulled down the team's morale.

we train hard but is it really the best of the bestest tht we can train ?
if anyone immediately raises her hand and says,
" Yes, we really train this hard and tht when we go on court to take them on, we would not and never have any regrets whtsoever. "
hmmm.
for this under statement, i would unfortunately beg to differ.
as a whole team, not everyone is giving her best.
you may say tht the Coach doesnt give you a chance to get on court to play but ask yourself, did YOU put in tht Maximum effort to deserve a place out of tht limited Seven places.

sometimes, as Sports People, we should really put in some effort and take out some time and reflect upon ourselves.
obviously, in a team, there are differences and all.
so it comes to the part of compromising.
yes, we may not be able to and resulting thinking tht why is it always ME to give in to others and not the other way round.
i totally agree with tht cos i would never deny tht i, myself, have actually thought tht way before.
it's natural, really.

anyway, back to the show i'd watched.
the scenario is somewht similar to ours.
they lost a good players thus they're only left with the not bad ones.
they did not give up, in fact, they thought of game strategies and all, trained hard and to the hardest they could thus though they might lose, they would not be regretful and after tht, think back and say " Why dint i do my best ? Why this.. Why tht.. "
having support from their family and friends also boosted their self-morale and confidence.
it was clearly shown tht when the ppl who cared for them showed the Fencer loads of support, he had more determination in him and performed well and maybe better than usual.
lastly, the most Important thing, i would say is to keep your cool.
yes, this factor is very, super, damn, darn Important !
once the player loses his or her cool, you can somehow conclude tht you've already lost half the battle.
you cant think straight, cant get to your senses, how can you focus ?
it's totally ridiculous, really.

anyhow, many may think im bull-ing here but i dont care.
this is My Blog, i write whtever i wish.

to SNTT :
no matter wht difficulties we face in the future, i hope no one will give up and will fight till the end.
though we knw the road ahead us is going to be tough, we shall try our very best and have no regrets after which.
we may win and may lose for there's only One Champion.
if we do not perform well enough than others, unfortunately, losing or whtever, we shall learn from our mistakes and try again and again.
it's never too late !
to win is a desire ;
but during the process to the win is then the most important thing we have won from it all ;;

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cheers to SNTT !
Dont Stop, Never Give Up !!!

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