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This Week at a Glance!
April 17th, 2010 by CCA PROHey Hwa Chong!
Because most of us have been so busy involved with competitions and events, and we too have been updating almost everyday (Hot Off the Press, Quick Bites, Season Previews, etc) the posts have been constantly pushed down so you may not have had the chance to read previous posts. So here’s encapsulating the results and posts we’ve had this week, and if you’re interested in the details, do click on your preferred CCA tags below the tagboard on the right hand side on the Home Page to view the posts in greater depth! (:
Basketball Guys
April 15: Defeated ACJC 69-9
April 13: Defeated MI 76-8
Featured Athlete of the Week: Mervyn Toh from Canoe
Fencing
April 17: Individual Championships
Judo
April 13: Judo Finals (Lost to Raffles Institution for both guys (1-4) and girls( 2-3), obtaining 1st runner-up)
April 13: Judo Semi-Finals, with both A guys and A girls winning NYHC 4-1 and 3-2 respectively
Music and Dance (MAD)
April 13: MAD Moderners winning Best Choreography and Beset Ethnic Dance at the Barcelona Dance Awards Competition
Season Previews
Bowling
Volleyball
Shooting
April 13: A Boys Rifle Team reclaimed the title of A Division Men’s Rifle Champions, with a team score of 1737
Soccer Guys
April 16: Defeated AJC 2-1
April 15: Match Report (HCI vs NJC)
Soccer Girls
April 15: Match Report (HCI vs MJC)
April 14: Defeated MJC 1-0
Squash Guys
April 16: Defeated ACJC 3-2
April 14: Defeated MJC 5-0
Squash Girls
April 16: Defeated NJC 5-0
April 14: Defeated MJC 5-0
Table Tennis
April 12: A Boys and Girls Team defeated NYJC with a common score of 3-1
Touch Rugby Girls
April 17: Defeated NYJC (4-0) and PJC (8-3)
April 14: Defeated TJC (7-1) and JJC (4-1)
Track and Field
April 14: Track and Field Finals (1st runner-up for both A boys and girls)
April 12: Previews for Finals
Volleyball Guys
April 16: Defeated MI 2-0
April 14: Season Preview
Volleyball Girls
April 15: Defeated CJC 2-0
Water Polo
April 13: Water Polo Finals (Lost to Raffles 2-8, obtained 1st runner-up)
Wushu
April 13: Wushu Championships Day 5
As a new week approaches, do keep a lookout for more updates and results from our competing teams. In the meantime, sleep more, clear up the homework, and recharge before we see each other again on Monday. (:
HCUnite!
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Hot Off the Press: Judo Finals
April 13th, 2010 by CCA PROOver at Hougang Secondary school, both our Judo Boys and Girls Team met strong rivals Raffles Institution and engaged themselves in a battle of wits and skills.
As our teams put their best foot forward and went all out to fight for the trophy, they were eventually ousted by Raffles Institution, with the guys losing 4-1, including one point conceded in a walkover due to an understrength team. The girls’ team, on the other hand, lost 3-2, with both teams emerging as first runner-ups in the Interschool National Judo Competition. We thank all our Judo members for the hard work they have put in all these months, as well as giving us an excellent display of fighting spirit. (:
The following years, will get better. And furthermore, there’s still the individual championships to look out for this season! Go Judo!
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Hot Off the Press: Judo Semi-finals
April 13th, 2010 by CCA PROThis is an update from the hall of Hougang Secondary School, where our A-Girls and A-Boys have both advanced to the finals of the Judo Nationals after triumphing over NYJC 4-1 and 3-2 respectively! A commendable result considering that the boys team was a four-man team, conceding a walkover for the last point.
Next stop, Raffles. The clash will take place late in the afternoon. While the A Division teams are recuperating amidst the proceedings of the B Division Championships, let’s wish both the guys and the girls all the best! Score that ippon!
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Hot Off the Press: Table Tennis, and Finals Previews for Water Polo, Judo & Track & Field
April 12th, 2010 by CCA PROHwa Chong has set herself up for a mouthwatering face-off in the finals of the Table Tennis Nationals on the 23rd of April after both the A Division Boys and Girls Teams defeated NYJC in both semi-finals with a common score of 3-1!
Finals galore! The HC Judo and Water Polo teams will be fighting for glory in their respective finals at Hougang Secondary School and CCAB Swimming Pool respectively.
Judo will be up against NYJC and RJC, whereas Water Polo will be challenging long-time rivals RI for the championship title; the teams will need all the support they can get! The polo team last faced RI in the preliminaries, where they were held to a 7-7 draw.
The Inter-school Track & Field finals will take place on the 14th of April, Wednesday at the Choa Chu Kang Stadium.
Our A-boys are currently tied for first position with rival Raffles Institution at 151 points each, having the same number of gold and silver medals and 3 more bronze.
A shoutout: Calling all supporters for these crucial clashes in the next two days!
But no matter what, teams, falling in as runners-up don’t mean a thing as long as you win our hearts! GO HC!
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Special Feature: Wee Pui Seng
February 14th, 2010 by CCA PROMr Wee Pui Seng, 24, who is currently studying at Singapore Management University, is remembered by the Judo Team and many others as a dedicated Hwa Chongian who frequently returns to the Hwa Chong campus to help out at trainings as a senior even after his graduation from HC 6 years ago.
Over the years, Pui Seng has established himself as a prominent figure in the local judo scene with a monumental competitive record, participating in numerous overseas competitions in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and the prestigious SEA Games.
Pui Seng performing a back throw, specifically Uranage.
Photo from sajudo.com
Recently, at the 13th Commonwealth Judo Championships held here in Suntec City, Pui Seng clinched the gold medal in the under-100kg category after beating all his opponents. He was then featured on Channel 5!
Here are the links to a local documentary, 说再见, (3-parts) featuring Mr Wee and his retirement from competitive judo!
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Rock on, Pui Seng! We hope to see more of you in the local judo scene in the future!
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Featured Athlete of the Month: Chua Kai Jian
August 21st, 2009 by CCA PROAfter the Judo Finals finale in Hougang Sec, HCunite caught up with Chua Kai Jian of 08S6D in an interview to find out more about our worthy athlete and his team.
With a first degree black belt (1st Dan or shodan), Kai Jian has won various awards such as the West Zone Colours Award and National Colours Award. He is an active participant in numerous tournaments, including the recent National Schools Judo Championships, in which he fought alongside his teammates, eventually obtaining the 1st-runners-up position. Kai Jian emerged as Champion in the individual event for last year’s (2008) Championships, and also clinched a silver medal in this year’s individual event.
Kai Jian repesented Hwa Chong in competitions such as the Singapore Kyu Grade Judo Championship and the Singapore Age Group Judo Championship last year, and it was no easy feat that he managed to sweep the title of Champion in both competitions.
Kai Jian has also gone regional before, participating in overseas tournaments such as the 2008 Jikji Cup International Junior Judo Tournament held in Cheongju, Korea and the 14th World Junior Judo Championships 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand.
With his impressive record, and his previous role as the Judo Captain, he has thus been spotted as our Athlete of the Month!
You may want to catch Kai Jian in action during the recent Judo Finals!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46tZCbKBLv4
1) When and how did your passion for Judo begin? Do you have someone or something as your inspiration or idol?
My seniors in sec 4, J1 and J2 were the ones who inspired me the most when I first took up the sport in sec 1. Their passion and love for the sport, commitment and prowess were what had inspired me to be like them. This was what drove me to train hard and strive to catch up to their standard, in terms of both skill and strength.
2) Judo trainings look intense but enjoyable! Physical training aside, how do you prepare yourself and the Judo team mentally for competitions?Looks can be deceiving… but if you like pain then judo trainings would definitely be enjoyable for you. Well, I feel that good training is what really gets us prepared for competitions. Hence, training hard is important. Other than that, team spirit and knowledge that we’re wearing the school badge also drives us to do our best.
3) You know what they say, JC life really makes you yearn for more time… Tell us more about how you balance your academic commitments and your pursuits in Judo!
Try to manage your time well and catch up with your school work as much as possible. Travelling time can be put to great use, either for reading some notes or catching a power nap.
4) No pain, no gain. Were they any major setbacks you faced thus far? Like injuries for example? How did you make the comeback?
I have been rather lucky for the past six years in the sense that I haven’t gotten any major injuries that have put me out of action for too long. The worst I got was a twisted knee, but I was able to resume training after a week. Injuries had allowed me to pick up new throws, so sometimes it is a blessing in disguise.
5) Do you practice any other martial arts? Or sports?
I play soccer with my team mates sometimes after trainings.
6) You must have many fond memories of HC Judo throughout all these years. Any shout-out to your fellow athletes and Hwachongians?
Relish the opportunities that you get to do something for the school. Continue to train hard, train smart and cherish the times you spend with your team. These are what make your journey in Hwa Chong a joy to remember. And remember, the school name is yours to defend. (Break the stranglehold that ***f*** has in the sports fraternity. Show them that Hwa Chong can do damage to their title challenges.)
7) Describe your beloved Judo-mates in one sentence!
You are the best team I can have.
Kai Jian: Back Row, 3rd from left!
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Match Report: 2009 Judo Team Finals Boys and Girls
August 9th, 2009 by CCA PRO| In Judo there are 4 grades of score, ippon, wa-zari, yuko and koka. |
| An ippon is a a full point that is awarded when a throw is made that either lands the opponent largely on their back in a controlled manner with speed and force OR for a mat hold of sufficient duration of 25 seconds. The person who has earned an ippon (literally meaning ONE POINT) will immediately win the match as he has shown sufficient superiority. |
| A wa-zari is a half-point that is awarded for a throw that does not quite have enough power or control to be considered ippon; or for a hold of 20 seconds. Scoring two wa-zaris will give a full point needed for a win. |
| A yuko is a lower grade score awarded for a throw or a 15-second hold down. |
| Lastly, a koka is the lowest grade score awarded for a 10-second hold down. |
| In Judo scoring is lexicographic, meaning a waza-ari will prevail over any number of yuko, but a waza-ari plus a yuko beats a waza-ari with no yuko. |
At 3pm, 28th July 2009, the Hwachong Judo Team once again met traditional rivals RIJC on the mat. As the team bows were made and the first command was given, the battle for glory commenced.
The girls’ match started with Faith (extra light-weight) representing HC in 1st bout. Her counterpart was of equal size and height, leading to a tense minute of tussling. However, after the first restart, and on the dot of 50 seconds since the bout started, Faith executed a clean leg sweep to bring her opponent down on her back, scoring an ippon and winning the bout in spectacular style.
In the 2nd bout, Jia Hui of the Light-weight category started off strongly against her opponent. Jia Hui brought her opponent down numerous times in attempts to execute a mat hold. However, her opponent did come back strongly with a few throws of her own, showing how evenly matched these two were. The two continued trading grapples for the rest of the match, and both defended well. Jia Hui ultimately earned a koka, which resulted in a draw for this bout which lasted for 5 minutes.
In the 3rd bout, Penny (Middle-weight) faced off against an opponent who had a much larger frame. Despite the height disadvantage, she managed to keep her opponent’s offensive moves at bay throughout the match and was tireless in throwing out a variety of moves herself. In the end, Penny pulled off 2 shoulder throws (seoi nage in Japanese), earning a yuko and a waza-ri, securing HC’s 2nd win of the day. The score became 2-0 in our favour.
The 4th bout proved to be just as delectable and even more intense as Melissa (heavy-weight) duelled an opponent as tall as her. The two were swift in their maneuvers, which initially comprised of many leg sweeps. However, both held their ground well and showed no signs of slowing down. The bout ended in a draw.
The final bout (open category), Beatrice displayed solid defense against her opponent’s moves. Although she was at a height disadvantage, she managed to exercise a couple of reversals to her opponent’s attacks. Just as it looked as if the bout was heading towards another stalemate, her Rafflesian counterpart executed an unsuspecting leg sweep which abruptly ended the bout with an ippon, handing RIJC a well-deserved point.
But the day belonged to HC, for the final score line was 2-1, handing our girls the glorious title of CHAMPIONS!
Check out the match videos!!!
Our A Division Boys also took on RIJC right after the girls’ match.
In the 1st bout, David (extra light-weight) captivated the audience with his display of incredible stamina and technique as he engaged his opponent in a fast-paced skirmish. There were good attempts at throwing from both sides. On 3 minutes, David turned his opponent onto his back in a colossal display of strength, subsequently pinning his opponent in a figure-four hold down (sankaku-jime in Japanese), scoring an ippon and a clear-cut win for HC. 1-0.
The 2nd bout was a long drawn-out battle between Kai Jian (light-weight) and an opponent of equal standards. Throughout the match, both athletes looked to out-maneuver each other amidst the strong cheering from the supporters. Kai Jian put in much effort to flip his opponent onto his back to execute a hold down on numerous occasions. Likewise, his opponent showed no intention of giving up. The bout ultimately ended in a draw.
The 3rd bout saw Brian’s (middle-weight) hardworking attempts at performing a hold a down on his opponent throughout the entire match. While Brian looked to have had the upper hand at the earlier stages of the bout, his opponent caught him off guard and managed to do a throw, putting him in the lead. Brian responded with a plethora of attempts to execute hold downs, but his opponent stood his ground well, which resulted in a win for RIJC.
In the 4th bout, Che Jian (Heavy-weight) fought determinedly to secure another win for HC. Both sides sought to out-maneuver the other, tussling and grappling for control. Their efforts were unproductive until Che Jian’s opponent executed a seemingly more superior throw. Che Jian was adamant in bouncing back, but RIJC defended well, which left the score 2-1 in their favour.
In the final, crucial bout, Hiroshi (Open category) found himself facing off against a much larger opponent. A leg sweep by his opponent early on looked to have booked the win for RIJC, but Hiroshi did not yield and continued to fight on, with his determination ever-prominent. The cheering from the crowds were becoming thunderous. Hiroshi expertly fended off all subsequent moves from his opponent, and impressed many with his mentality. Unfortunately, his opponent stayed just as sturdy, which allowed RIJC to clinch the final bout.
The final score was 3-1 to RIJC.
Do check out the video coverage on the match!
Well done, Judo Teams! HC is proud of you all!
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Hot Off The Press: Judo Team Championships 2009!
July 28th, 2009 by CCA PROAt 3pm today, our A Div Judo Girls Team faced off against RIJC, and eventually emerged victorious, beating the worthy defending champions in A scoreline of 2-1. There were two wins, two draws, and one loss.
Our A Div Boys Team fought hard with every desire to clinch a double champion status, but were eventually outclassed by defending champions RIJC 3-1. One wins, one draw, and three losses on HC’s side.
Well done, Judo! And guys (and girls), know that you are all champions in HC’s heart!
Watch out for the match reports!
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Finals Preview: Judo Team Championships 2009
July 27th, 2009 by CCA PROThe Finals will be held in Hougang Secondary school, Tuesday, 28th Jul 2009! C Div will start at 2pm, while A Div Girls will start at 3pm, followed by A Div Boys! You may want to rush down to the venue after lessons to spur our Judo Teams on! At the same time, in the light of the H1N1 situation nowadays, do exercise social responsibility if you are feeling unwell!
From HC to Hougang, take SBS 156 OPP HCJC, alight at Yio Chu Kang Rd OPP BLOCK 953, from there you may choose to walk to Hougang Sec, or take SBS 156.
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Let’s all show our support for the Judo Teams!!!
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Hot Off The Press!: Judo Team Championship 2009 Prelims
July 25th, 2009 by CCA PROThe HC Judo Team sent a clear message to the other championship finalists after sweeping aside their opponents in both the Girls and Boys A Divisions.
The girls’ team, comprising Faith (extra lightweight), Jia Hui (lightweight), Penny (middleweight), Melissa (heavyweight) and Yang Han (open weight), defeated Catholic Junior College with a comfortable margin of 5-0, securing their place in the finals of this tournament.
Similarly, the boys’ team, made up of Kai Jian (extra lightweight), Hiroshi (lightweight), Douglas (middleweight), Che Jian (heavyweight) and Norvin (open weight) beat their opponents 4-1, advancing into the finals.
We urge you to show the Judo Team your fullest support ahead of their titanic clashes with opponent schools in the Finals!
Great job, Judo Teams!
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