SEA Games: Discus champion James Wong passes down lessons to son Jordan

Former national thrower James Wong and his son Jordan, who is a national volleyball player. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
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MANILA - Former national thrower James Wong went from clinching medals at his first two SEA Games to returning from his third empty-handed, before winning the first of nine consecutive discus golds.

The 50-year-old will surely share this story with his son Jordan, as he tells the youngster how mental toughness can only be acquired through experiencing setbacks.

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