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For now, the University of Strathclyde mechanical engineering undergraduate plans to hit the books before making a charge for the slopes at next year’s World University Games, which will be his last.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, his biggest goal will be the Asian Winter Games in 2029, where he hopes to break into the top 10.<\/p>\n
Faiz is not the only Singaporean aiming high. Also featured in Ski Dreams is 19-year-old Singaporean Morgan Celley.<\/p>\n
Celley had been on track to represent Singapore in the women\u2019s slalom at the Games, but an ACL and meniscus tear in August scuppered her plans.<\/p>\n
“I’m only 19, I feel like I have plenty more good years left in me,” she said. “Four years from now – hopefully I get bigger, stronger, better, more skilled. (The Winter Olympics) is definitely something I’m aiming for.”<\/p>\n
She added that Faiz\u2019s performances have helped bring Singaporeans into “the world of winter sports”.<\/p>\n
“I think it’s only the start,” Celley said. “In the future, we’re only just going to get more and more athletes.”<\/p>\n
Singapore Ski and Snowboard Association (SSSA) president Marco Bardelli described Faiz’s accomplishments as a “huge achievement” but said it was only the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n He pointed to other young athletes coming through the ranks, including 15-year-old ski jumper Caroline Chor.<\/span><\/p>\n