For You

2 Years ago when NTU Canoeing first took part in MR500 DragonBoat Race, you were with us. We swept the Gold for Men Open.

1 year ago, the race got tougher, we were nearly crash out of the Semis. With determination and you with us fighting side by side, we defend our Men Open Title 2 times in a row.

This Year, 3 Days ago, same race, same venue, same boat, but without you, we can only be the Champion of Plate Final. You may be up there laughing at us. Another Plate. We had that for Sava and we got it again this MR. We failed to defend the Title, but we won with pride, with clear lead in Plate Final.

It was hard for us to take for this year MR500, our Power Rower, Motivator was not there. The voice that we had hope so much during race was not there. Deep with us, we felt your presence. As what Gabriel said in Semis at Start-Line, think of what you want to achieve for this Semi, think of someone whom you want to win this race for. The first person I thought of rowing for was you, for you, win for you, row in honour of you. Fabian echoed you out, speak of how your presence have created that "life" for the 20 individual canoeists on a Dragonboat. Tearfully, he speak, our hearts were with you. Many who have known you couldn't hold back the tears. That's how you have touched the people around you. For you, the whole Boat delicate this race for you. We shall row for Mighty Eujin and make him proud. We rowed with 21 person on board, you were with us.

It's a Tough Semi. Same as last year's semis, we got 2 NUS Boats in our Semi and the up and coming SAFRA. It's a tough fight. Only the Fastest Boat and 2 Best 2nd Position can get into Final. We had a good start, we took the lead. Everyone was rowing with all his might, up and up the cycle, putting their energy to win this, was for you, I swear. We lost the usual Frequency and Stroke but it was uncontrolled. Everyone was dying to win for you. Till the last charge, it was still a close fight. We lost out by a whisker. Ended up third and was knocked out of Grand Final but got into Plate Final.

We did what we should be doing in Plate Final. We won. Despite not entering the Grand Final slot, we believe in ourselves. And the hard earn Plate was for you. Everyone misses you. I am still thinking that you are sitting behind me, echoing every stroke we pull. All that was like Yesterday only. The NTU Canoeing team is honoured to have you, a Strong Fighter, Passionate Rower and an Excellent Motivator. For every race we race, there's always the slot for you on the boat and in our heart.