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‘It’s just amazing’: Marissa Hafezan on winning Singapore’s first SEA Games karate gold in 32 years

 16/12/2025 6 Views
‘It’s just amazing’: Marissa Hafezan on winning Singapore’s first SEA Games karate gold in 32 years


A COMPETITOR AT HEART

Hafezan was born in Singapore before moving to Paris when she was three for her father’s work.

While her family is based in France, they return to Singapore at least once a year during summer school breaks. 

In 2022, she set her sights on securing a place on the national team. She got in touch with the Karate-do Union of Singapore, and would meet and train with coaches whenever she returned. 

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