SEA Games - Moment in a minute: Former athletes walk down memory lane

(From left) Waterpolo star Tan Eng Bock, ace sprinter C. Kunalan and boxing champion Syed Abdul Kadir. PHOTOS: ST FILE

Rohit Brijnath, John Pravin Kanesan, Nicholas De Silva and Ho Cai Jun

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Aug 23, 2017, 11:18 AM

Nations, we believe, should never forget their history and modern athletes should always remember the famous footsteps they walk in.

It is why The Straits Times sports desk has decided to take a walk down memory lane and honour Singapore's sporting heroes by asking them to relive some of their greatest SEA Games moments.

In a series of interviews starting today, Singaporean champions from as far back as 1965 speak about pressure, tough rivals and their unforgettable experiences at this Games.

The first three interviews are with sprint legend C. Kunalan, boxer Syed Abdul Kadir and water polo star Tan Eng Bock.

Check out what they have to say with these videos below:

Tan Eng Bock

Waterpolo

Champions should never be forgotten and nations should be proud of their sporting history. As the SEA Games unfolds, take a stroll down memory lane and talk to SEA Games gold medallists over the years. This episode: Tan Eng Bok - Water polo.

C. Kunalan

Athletics

Syed Abdul Kadir

Boxing

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