Human Interest |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
Running, swimming. (gc2018.com, 28 Feb 2018) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
“Shooting is a unique sport. It is one that requires both mental and physical resilience. You need mental resilience as you will be placed under great pressure for each shot, and your shots have to be consistent and accurate.” (mindef.gov.sg, 07 Jul 2017) |
Further Personal Information |
Family |
Wife, two children |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association [SAFSA]: Singapore |
General Interest |
Famous relatives |
His son Yu Hao Poh has represented Singapore in shooting at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. (singaporeolympics.com, 26 Mar 2018; gc2018.com, 01 Mar 2018) |
Ambitions |
To compete at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. (mindef.gov.sg, 07 Jul 2017) |
Awards and honours |
He was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association's [SAFSA] Best Sportsmen Award in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2017. (mindef.gov.sg, 07 Jul 2017; teamsingapore.com, 09 May 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
Handedness |
Right eye, right hand |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He took up the sport in 2001 when he joined the army. |
International Debut |
Year |
2003 |
Competing for |
Singapore |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete, Public Servant |
Languages |
English, Mandarin |