Match Report: Badminton

After one week of competition which comprised 3 matches, the HC badminton boy’s team has crossed the first hurdle and smashed their way through to the quarter-finals. The badminton team, has exuded resilience during several pressurizing moments. Here’s an overview of the 3 matches, which were held at Tampines Sports Hall:

Match 1: HCI vs ACS(Int’l)

This was the team’s first match, and they had to win it to keep their spirits up. Our boys did not disappoint and won the match 5-0. Wilson Dan, Chong Kai Qing and Chong Kai Ren swept the singles matches, while the pairings of Luke Lee/Siaw Kai Min and Jason Tan/Xia Shu Yang completed the rout.

Match 2: HCI vs IJC

Against Innova JC, the team rose to the occasion, triumphing 5-0. Wilson Dan, Chong Kai Qing and Chong Kai Ren won their singles matches, while the pairings of Luke Lee/Reuben Chan and Ray Tan/Raymond Lee emerged the better pairs of their matches.

Match 3: HCI vs DHS

Dunman High was the team’s main competitor for only 1 slot in the next round, and naturally, they were rather nervous at first. Winning this match would secure the team’s presence in the next round, and losing it would be disastrous. Hence the heat was on. In the first singles match, the team was given a slight scare as Wilson Dan lost despite a spirited battle.

Nevertheless, under the guidance of our coach, Mr Yeo, and the encouragements of our teacher I/C Mdm Yeo, we prevailed and fought back to win the match 4-1. Special mention to Chong Kai Qing whose effort fuelled the morale of the team, spurring them to win their matches. In the end, Chong Kai Qing and Chong Kai Ren (they are not brothers) won the other 2 singles matches, while the pairings of Luke Lee/Ray Tan and Reuben Chan/Raymond Lee won their matches.

The badminton team has achieved their temporary goal of entering the quarters, and will strive to get into the top 4 schools. Although this will require a great deal of effort due to intense competition, there is no doubt that they will do their best for the glory of Hwa Chong, the team and for the love of badminton.

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