An Event That Has Shaped My Life

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Squash - not the drink you make out of concentrated food syrup, but the high-speed racket sport you play in a four-walled court.

I first heard of this sport 3 years ago, having just entered junior college. I decided to join this CCA as I wanted to try something new and at the same time, build up my stamina.


Although I was able to enter the squash team, there were still many obstacles I had to face. I was severely lacking in skills and stamina as compared to my peers, who had prior experience either in squash or in other sports. However, I was not willing to give up just like that. Other than attending official trainings, I put in extra hours of self-practice and sought help from the more experienced players. All these (should be "this" instead) hard work eventually paid off; I managed to get into the school team and represent my school in the annual National Inter-Schools Squash Championships. Fast forward 3 years later, I am currently in my hall's squash team and will be competing in the annual Inter-Hall games in 4 days' time.

Picking up squash has shaped my life by transforming me from a couch potato into a sporty girl. Now, I enjoy participating in sporting events, be it as as a spectator or a player. I also feel much healthier not only physically, but mentally as well. Looking back, I'm glad that I went for the squash trials without caring how others would think of my lack of talent in sports!

Here's a video of a squash match if you haven't heard of this sport!

"If you never try, you'll never know what you are capable of." 

- John Barrow

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