Old coach returns to aid Yip's quest

Paralympic champ's coach Chay calls new SDSC director Massey 'fantastic resource'

Left: Yip Pin Xiu training with coach Mark Chay at the OCBC Aquatic Centre last week. Above: Mick Massey will work with Yip and Chay in his new role as the Singapore Disability Sports Council's performance director.
Yip Pin Xiu training with coach Mark Chay at the OCBC Aquatic Centre last week. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
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Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu will prepare for her Paralympic title defence with a familiar face in her corner, as her former coach Mick Massey has joined the 28-year-old's team alongside her current coach Mark Chay.

The Briton will work with Yip and Chay in his new role as the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC)'s performance director.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 19, 2020, with the headline Old coach returns to aid Yip's quest. Subscribe