Sean See (St Andrew's Secondary, hockey)

Honoured for being honourable

He insists his act of sportsmanship in medal play-off was 'the right thing to do'

Sean See has already represented the national Under-14s and hopes to play for the national team one day.
Sean See has already represented the national Under-14s and hopes to play for the national team one day. ST PHOTO: MATTHIAS CHONG
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It has been almost seven months since Sean See was catapulted into national prominence, when this seemingly common teenager won praise and acclaim for his uncommon deed.

Since then, the 16-year-old has merged back into the mass of students in school. The O levels are his cup final now, the final test to culminate his four years at St Andrew's Secondary School.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 27, 2018, with the headline Honoured for being honourable. Subscribe