To fund his fencing dream, Puah Zee Cher takes up odd jobs to cover his overseas competition costs

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The 23-year-old has since beaten the Olympic champion and claimed the national title in Singapore.

National fencing champion Puah Zee Cher, who flew to France on May 14 for his next international competition, is aiming for a SEA Games gold medal.

Puah had wanted to compete on the 2023 World Cup circuit, hoping to improve by sparring against the world’s best. With the added income, he went on two more trips – the Grand Prix in Doha in January and the Heidenheim World Cup in Germany the following month. His local ranking has since risen to No. 3, behind Si To and Lee. He is hoping to keep up his good showing so that he can be carded as a national athlete during the SEA Games selection period from September 2024 to May 2025.

 

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