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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)
Army News, Issue No. 187 (April 2011), p9.
Picture 1 - The Hwa Chong boys just before the national schools' race.
Sponsored by the Army Recruitment Centre an organized by Saint Joseph Institution, Our Army Challenge Shield, the 52nd National Inter-School Cross-Country championships was held on 23rd March at eh Bedok Reservoir and Temasek Polytechnic Sports Complex With a highly competitive spirit, some 1,269 participants from the A, B and C Division emerges with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment. The Guest-of-Honour was the Assistant Chief of the General Staff (Personnel), COL Ang Heng, who presented the trophies to the winners.
Commenting on the Army’s sponsorship, Col Ang said, “The Army is about people and fitness. We want to promote sports and fitness among the younger generation and we are doing so by providing a platform for these sportsmen to compete. At the event, you see these students enjoying the race and performing as a team, this is also something the Army stands for.”
Mr Mohamed Tahir, the organizing secretary was enthusiastic about the Army’s sponsorship. He said, “I think it is a good move by the Army to show its support for physically challenging and demanding activities like the cross-country championships. It gives the Army the visibility among the schools and students as they see the Army playing a part in their school life and supporting the school community. It also positively fosters the association between the Army and fitness to the eyes of the students.“
The response from the students was equally positive Beaulon Lee the A Division Girls champion team from Raffles Junior College said, “We are grateful to the Army for giving us this opportunity to shine. I think this is a very good platform for the Army to engage the students. This is the biggest race of 3 years and it has been something that we worked for and looked forward to for the last few months.”
Yeo Si Heng, Captain of the A Division Boys champion team from Hwa Chong Institution, concurred, "This is a great event for everyone to run their best and display their talent. It also embeds in us the importance of keeping fit. As a pre-enlistee, I know that is very important for me to be fit and ready to serve when I enlist."
By Narayanan
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.
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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.
