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While kabaddi makes its historic debut, the modern pentathlon will return to the SEA Games after a six-year break. This event tests athletes\u2019 focus and adaptability in skills such as running, swimming and shooting a laser pistol.<\/p>\n
At the Games, two Singaporeans will compete in the \u201claser run\u201d,\u00a0one of three categories featured.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In this event, athletes run five 600m laps on both hard and soft sand. In between each lap, they must hit a target with their pistol five times before attempting the next lap.<\/p>\n
Nicole Low, a 5,000m competitive runner, is taking her first shot at the sport.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She is working on sharpening her aim, one of two skills required. Part of the training involves learning how to deal with stress, said the 27-year-old.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we are shooting, we have to focus on controlling (our) breathing, and also learning to isolate ourselves from the competitors and not let their actions affect ours.\u201d<\/p>\n
Also competing is Marcus Ong, who won bronze for the same event in the 2019 Games. The 40-year-old hopes to reclaim his glory days by training at least 20 to 24 hours a week to keep up with younger competitors.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to prove to myself (at) the age of 40, I’ll be able to push my body to the limits. I want to show the young ones that I think age doesn’t matter.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n