Why we should not run with another number.

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If you are keen and have queries, please contact Coach Rameshon at 9100 4369 or you can email him at m.rameshon@gmail.com or swift.rameshon@gmail.com. Please refer to website http://flexifitness.com.sg (for more information on him and his programmes)

By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)

Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)

Number tag change can lead to disqualification, please take this seriously.

I remember telling students not to run with another number. If suppose a person wins a race with another number tag, one may get disqualified and also make the school or association affected because of this. Edison Chen was so popular that people were observant about his number tag number. My suggestion to people is to not take things for granted.

Peter Chai

From Yahoo News 22/02/2012

Since the public witnessed his unforgivable actions in the 2008 sex scandal, Edison Chen has been making negative impressions in the hearts of Hong Kong citizens and recently he was disqualified from a marathon sponsored by Nike. 

Chen put his effort into the marathon for four hours, in conjunction with a charity purpose. He achieved a great result after completing the 42.195km run and helped to raise HK$2 million. However, the actor was seen unhappy with his number 'A5716' as he switched it with other participant's number, 'A5654'. What he had done was confusing the organizer while tabulating the results and eventually he was being disqualified after receiving complaints from other runners. 

"Because there were complaints. It's not fair to the other participants, so we disqualified him. We do not recognize his result and will not issue any certificate to him," the organizer said. Besides, the event sponsor Nike had been asking for compensation from Chen due to his misconduct. It was also reported that the company had invested lots of money and time for the actor's training for the marathon.
 

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By Narayanan

Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes do a marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners do sub-4 hours for the marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’  by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).

He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.