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SEA Games remain an athlete’s first stage of discovery
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National swimmer Joseph Schooling celebrating his win in the men's 200m butterfly at the 2011 SEA Games.
PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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- Joseph Schooling learned a crucial lesson at his first SEA Games: careful preparation and awareness are vital for athletic success, both physically and mentally.
- The SEA Games serve as a proving ground for athletes to assess their capabilities, resilience, and competitive spirit in a high-pressure environment.
- These Games offer athletes a platform to discover their potential, manage internal competition, and strive for continuous improvement, regardless of the outcome.
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At 4am, on his first competition day in 2011, at his first SEA Games in Palembang, arrived a painful lesson for Joseph Schooling.
Eat carefully. Be aware. Think smart.
