On 19th December, the public was present at Changi Airport Terminal 2 to welcome back Team Singapore after the SEA Games in Laos. So were we, the YTSAs. Sporting our orange polo tee-shirts, we waited patiently for the Team to arrive back in sunny Singapore. While we were waiting, we were briefed on what to expect when the athletes arrive. The crowd slowly became bigger.
The athletes finally appeared and waited for their luggage while YTSAs did a final practice and had a final briefing.
The athletes finally claimed their luggages and we stood at attention, ready to give them a resounding welcome back. The athletes came out. And the cheers and shouts they received were overwhelming. Everyone was practically shouting their hearts out. The team walked towards us, smiling and were ushered into a group by the Guest-of- Honour - Singapore Sports Council Chairman Mr Alex Chan who gave his speech, congratulating the athletes from the Silat, Badminton, Cuesports and Petanque.
After the speech, the athletes prepared themselves for a photo-taking session where everyone with cameras started snapping pictures of the team.
YTSA Lim Rui How John
Christ Church Secondary School
