TRACK & FIELD

National Inter-Primary School Relay Championships 2007
Thursday, 29 March 2007 at Bishan Stadium

This report has been written and contributed by Jason Koh, a Primary 6 student from Gongshang Primary School  The pictures are taken and contributed by Mr Mohd Salleh b M Nooh, a teacher from Gongshang Primary School.  Thanks, Jason and Mr Nooh!

Anchor runners take off in the Girls’ relay.  © Mohd Salleh b M Nooh

We had come a long way.  We clocked the 2nd fastest timing in the 4x200m ‘B’ Boys Relay during the heats and we vowed to work harder on our baton passing so as to further cut down on our timing.

Then on the day of the semi-final, there was a heavy downpour which made the track very slippery. We were quite disappointed with our timing but were thankful we made it to the finals. Competing against other stronger athletes had certainly made us ‘tougher’.

We came in second!  Our teachers and coach were very happy with our performance.

Anchor runners sprint the final 50m to the finishing line in the Boys’ relay.  © Mohd Salleh b M Nooh

Gongshang Primary Boys Team comes in top for the category.  © Mohd Salleh b M Nooh

As I looked back, my team and I had been training very hard for this relay championship. All our efforts eventually paid off when Gongshang Primary School clinched the “Boys” and “Overall” Challenge trophies! It was an exhilarating experience!!

The Gongshang Primary Track Team, overall champions of 2007.  © Mohd Salleh b M Nooh