Important to discuss, manage expectations put on athletes serving National Service: Joseph Schooling

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HANOI: It is important to discuss and manage expectations put on athletes who are serving National Service, even as they strive to bring success to Singapore in the sporting arena, said swimmer Joseph Schooling on Wednesday (May 18). Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 31st SEA Games in Hano

HANOI: It is important to discuss and manage expectations put on athletes who are serving National Service, even as they strive to bring success to Singapore in the sporting arena, said swimmer Joseph Schooling on Wednesday .

"It's all about how we can both grow together, and how NS and sporting achievements can coincide,” he said. Joseph Schooling celebrates after touching home to win the 100m butterfly gold at the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi. On Monday, he successfully defended his 100m butterfly title by clocking a time of 52.22 in a one-two finish with compatriot Quah Zheng Wen.

While Schooling's future plans have been the subject of much speculation, he told the media that he hopes to make a decision on what his next steps are in the weeks to come. "Hopefully in the next week or two, I'll actually understand what I can do, given the current circumstances versus what's realistic as well."

 

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