Asian Para Games: Aishah to keep her focus and aim for the stars

Para swimmer Sophie Soon is part of the final group of Singapore's 44-strong contingent to leave for the Asian Para Games yesterday.
Para swimmer Sophie Soon is part of the final group of Singapore's 44-strong contingent to leave for the Asian Para Games yesterday. ST PHOTO: KHALID BABA
Nicole Chia
Updated
Oct 09, 2018, 11:40 AM
Published
Oct 05, 2018, 05:00 AM
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Pasted on Aishah Samad's shooting table is the phrase "I can and I will succeed". It is a reminder for the shooter, who left for the Asian Para Games in Indonesia yesterday, to keep calm and stay focused.

The 46-year-old has been working on her mental training ahead of the Oct 6-13 Games as she told The Straits Times: "I'm okay with the practical (aspect) but, mentally, I'm not that strong.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 05, 2018, with the headline Asian Para Games: Aishah to keep her focus and aim for the stars. Subscribe

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