By Raffles Judo ‘24
“Wait, you’re in Judo? Can you throw me?”
We sure hope our popularity is as high as people’s hopes to be manhandled by us. Beyond our reputation for being a bunch of gym rats, Judo is much more than meets the eye. For starters, unlike other martial arts, in Judo we do not kick at all.
What exactly do we do, then? That is for you to find out in this article.
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By Jorelle Yak (Boys’ Captain, 24S06C) and Jennifer Wu (Girls’ Captain, 24S06N)
Do you have a burning passion for badminton? Do you have years of experience under your belt? Are you looking for a CCA that can test your limits while creating joyful memories? Badminton might just be the CCA for you!
Our training sessions take place three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4.30 to 7.30pm at the Indoor Sports Hall. Sessions are 3 hours long and can consist of technical drills, multi-shuttle training, practice matches, and physical training (PT). This multifaceted training alternates through the week and ensures that each and every one of us is physically fit and technically able to meet the demands of competition standards.
By Sriganeshakantha Shidiksha (25S03F), Girls’ Captain, Eunice Yong En Qi (25A01A), Girls’ Vice-Captain, Ng Ray Qi, Rachel (25S03I), Girls’ Vice-Captain, Ritesh Srinaag Gunniya Rajkumar (25S02C), Boys’ Captain, Kan Jun Jie (25S06Q), Boys’ Vice-Captain, Li Enze (25S06D), Boys’ Vice-Captain
At the centre of the court, two players go head-to-head, stick-to-stick, blade-to-blade. Behind them on each side of the court, their teammates crouch low, with sticks in hand and bated breaths. They remain completely still despite the adrenaline pumping in their blood, waiting for their signal. Tension is at an all-time high. Beep! The referee’s shrill whistle sounds and in a swift swish of their sticks, the ball is whisked away in a flurry of passes.
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By Kimberly Chew Pei Min (Captain)
Cross country is not just about running for hours on end in the reservoir, nor is it just about doing countless laps around the track under the blazing hot sun. Beyond the fatigue and sweat, is a family, brought together by a passion for running, bonded through shared laughter, dedication and a desire to explore what it truly means to be an athlete.
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By Shachin Ganesan (Captain), Ahmad Munthaha Sriwaluya (Vice-Captain), Eugene Leong Zuo Wei (Vice-Captain), Justin Liu Zi Ang (Quartermaster) and Gavin Ong Sher Shuen (Quartermaster)
Here at Raffles Football, we firmly believe in our motto, “Believe, Desire, Teamwork”, and we uphold this motto in everything we do, on and off the pitch. We may be a developmental CCA, but we always strive hard and put in our best efforts to achieve excellence.
When you train with us, be prepared to put in your utmost effort and push yourself beyond your limits, both mentally and physically. Every training session is an opportunity for you to improve, be it in terms of fitness, technical ability or tactical awareness.
Just about anyone can join the football family here at Raffles. Whether you are an experienced player or a beginner who wants to learn more about the beautiful game, we welcome you with open arms.
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