An indoor mini-sports carnival organised by Beautiful Gate Foundation (BGF) was held at the Puay Chai chinese primary school in SS2, Petaling Jaya on 24th October 2009. Although response from disability organisations this year was not as encouraging as in 2007, it was a fun event for all who participated.
The games competed were table tennis (men and women), badminton, Chinese chess and international chess.
Newcomers for the ladies table tennis included a talented young lady Tan May Ling from Johore who has just started her independent living training at BGF, Clancy Chung and Sia Siew Chin's 10-year old daughter. Others included Chitra, two other ladies and yours truly. In the men's draw, originally five had signed up but only three - Foo Kok Jun, David Cherian and Liew Yoke Fang turned up. It meant all three were 'winners' from the start!
A dedicated team of volunteers who took up roles as officials, umpires, and personal assistants made sure the matches went on smoothly without a hitch.
I was intrigued by the presence of a group of 10 year olds from Puay Chai, accompanied by their teacher who wanted to give them exposure to disability sports. The children not only watched and cheered, but also had a first-hand experience playing badminton on wheelchairs!
At the closing ceremony, the Director of BGF, Sia Siew Chin thanked all participants, volunteers and guests who contributed towards the success of the mini sports carnival. Among the VIPs invited to give away prizes to winners was the All Petaling Jaya Residents' Association (APAC) President Mr. Liew Wei Beng.
Results : Table Tennis (Men) : 1. Foo Kok Jun 2. David Cherian 3. Liew Yoke Fang
Table Tennis (Women) :1. Bathmavathi Krishnan 2. Clancy Chung 3. Tan May Ling
