By Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports
Team Singapore para-athlete, Dr. Mu Yuguang, is playing in his third Community Games under Nanyang CSC. (Photo 1 © Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports)
Nanyang Community Centre, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 — Team Singapore para-athlete, Dr. Mu Yuguang, suited up for Nanyang CSC to compete in this year’s Community Games.
Dr. Mu was a member of the Class 9 team that clinched a bronze medal at the recent 7th ASEAN Para Games held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The 44-year-old is an associate professor, teaching computational biology at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University.
Dr. Mu, who has a prosthetic left leg, sees his disability in a positive manner, and does not let it affect his game play. “I try to manage it, since I have been playing from a young age. All my friends do not think I am disabled,” laughed Dr. Mu.
The NTU professor has been participating in the Community Games for three years. “I know some of the members because we’re from the same church. And some of us play at the stadium. Once you play a sport together, you will start to know each other. Because we often play together and have fun together, we have all become good friends. This is how a good life should be like.”
“Dr. Mu is an excellent player. It’s very hard to defeat him. For me, winning is not the important part about playing here. It’s about enjoying myself, learning new skills from everyone, and give myself a good sweat,” said 67-year-old Toh Keng Chee.
Ng Lam Guan said, “Although he has a disability, he plays more often than a normal person would. His actions are very fast, and it is very encouraging to watch him play. Dr. Mu has been an encouragement to us here.” The 63-year-old is the team manager of the Nanyang CSC table-tennis team.
“We’re just like a family. It’s a multi-racial family here. Even my Malay neighbours join us to play. We even set up our own Whatsapp group to share information,” added Ng.
The Nanyang CSC paddlers meet to play together every Tuesday evenings at the multi-purpose hall at Nanyang Community Centre. The play area is also open to members of the public. “It is a good thing, because this way, we can scout for more players to join us,” laughed Ng.
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