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| Fifty underprivileged kids take part in football clinic Posted: 27 Feb 2013 06:12 AM PST THE Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (M) Bhd (BTMU) hosted a football clinic for underprivileged children at the SMK La Salle Brickfields' football field recently. A total of 50 children, aged nine to 16, from Rumah Keluarga Kami, Ozanam Service Centre, Rumah Ozanam, RPX Boys Home and Rumah Kanak-Kanak Tengku Budriah Cheras participated in the one-day programme, coached by volunteers from BTMU. Putting on their new football attire including jerseys, pants, socks and futsal shoes sponsored by BTMU, the children and volunteers had a great time at the event. BTMU president and chief executive officer Masato Nakamura said this was the bank's first CSR event planned for 2013. "I am very excited about the event today. We are planning another event similar to this and are already focusing on bringing in several other orphanages next. We want to contribute to the community," Nakamura said. Nakamura also hoped the children would learn something new during the clinic and he hoped it would encourage them to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle in the future. |
| Backed by solid support, Ervin sets on result-driven endeavours Posted: 27 Feb 2013 06:12 AM PST CHANG Ervin, one of the most promising junior golfers in the country, is all game for new challenges. After an impressive season last year, the youngster has decided to play in amateur competitions as well as concentrate on his studies. Chang said this year would be a crucial one for him as he has to prepare for his Checkpoint examinations. "The examination is important for me. A good result could earn me a place in Cambridge so I am dividing my time between my studies and golf. My ambition is to be a golf professional but I want to excel in my studies as well," said Chang, a Year Nine student at the Real International School. Chang, a two handicapper, had an impressive season last year. Besides winning several age-group competitions, he also finished among the top 10 in senior amateur tournaments. He was sixth in the North Malaysian Amateur Open; 10th in the Malacca Amateur Open and seventh in the Kedah Amateur Open. He also made an impact in the 100Plus Malaysian Junior Open championships. In the competition played at the challenging Saujana Golf and Country Club, Chang emerged as the boys' Under-14 champion. He had scores of 76-79-76 and pipped Hong Kong's Philip De Souza by two strokes. Another impressive outing was in the Malaysia Games in Kuantan. Chang's two-under 70 on the final day helped Kuala Lumpur win the bronze medal in the team event. Last month, Chang attended the national trials in Kuala Lumpur where he had rounds of 76-77-79-70 (302) to finish eighth in a field of 44 participants. Chang started the fourth round in the 14th spot but he struck it right and managed to shoot a two-under 70 to take him to the eighth spot. "My ball striking is now more impactful as my swing has improved by leaps and bounds. My coach, Rily Soon, has made me understand my golf swing better. He has been a big inspiration and motivated me to do well," added Chang, who started playing golf when he was six. After going through several training programmes, Chang, supported by his aunt Esther Low, started playing in age-group competitions including the SportExcel junior circuit. Of course, it was tough as the competition was intense and he was up against older players. But Chang was determined to earn his stripes and trained diligently under various coaches. "I was ambitious and wanted to excel in golf. My father was also supportive of my ambitions. With his support as well as the coaches' guidance, I trained almost everyday. Soon I was getting some good results in competitions," Chang said. The coaches include Tony Maloney, Lim Siew Ai, Dean Hartman and Rily Soon. However this season, Chang believes he would gain a lot experience in amateur competitions. "It will be against seniors and the exposure will make me a better player. My aim is to keep improving in all departments — skills, strategies and mental. I also want to improve on my fitness and I have already started a fitness regime. I have to be prepared for the challenges in amateur Open championships," he said. |
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