Vulcann 6th Gear November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 (edited) Well done , Singapore [thumbsup] Have always been puzzled why we can do so well in SEA but unable to replicate that success in Asia or even at world level. From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/spo...1238983/1/.html Water Polo: Shock win for S'pore at Asian Swimming Championships By Tan Yo-Hinn, TODAY | Posted: 23 November 2012 0753 hrs Pan Ning Edited November 23, 2012 by Vulcann ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 I ever spoke to one friend who is into water polo. he only mention one word. Size.. we are strong in Asean, but loss out in Asia simply because on Size of opponent. Well done , Singapore [thumbsup] Have always been puzzled why we can do so well in SEA but unable replicate that in Asia or even at world level. From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/spo...1238983/1/.html Water Polo: Shock win for S'pore at Asian Swimming Championships By Tan Yo-Hinn, TODAY | Posted: 23 November 2012 0753 hrs Pan Ning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 23, 2012 Author Share November 23, 2012 I ever spoke to one friend who is into water polo. he only mention one word. Size.. we are strong in Asean, but loss out in Asia simply because on Size of opponent. Agree to a certain extend. For certain sports like basketball or rugby there is no freaking way we can beat the goliaths out there. But Koreans and Japanese are almost the same build as us and they could do so well in international sports like soccer so we actually could achieve something. Table tennis, shooting and bowling are good examples where size does not matter and which I think our SSC/NSAs are heading the right direction. Of course the biggest drawback is that we do not have a critrical mass to support these sports. Plus most parents would prefer their kiddos to pursue the academic route than taking up sports as career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 Agree to a certain extend. For certain sports like basketball or rugby there is no freaking way we can beat the goliaths out there. But Koreans and Japanese are almost the same build as us and they could do so well in international sports like soccer so we actually could achieve something. Table tennis, shooting and bowling are good examples where size does not matter and which I think our SSC/NSAs are heading the right direction. Of course the biggest drawback is that we do not have a critrical mass to support these sports. Plus most parents would prefer their kiddos to pursue the academic route than taking up sports as career. Japanese and Koreans are very hard working. what they lack in size. the compensate in Speed. see our S-league we know our player cannot run for 90 min liao on serious note. I think their Size increase a lot in recent year. they might no longer be same size as us liao. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rncw 5th Gear November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 i think for professional sports, it take lots of commitments, and also dedications. pay package very important factor too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 Japanese and Koreans are very hard working. what they lack in size. the compensate in Speed. see our S-league we know our player cannot run for 90 min liao on serious note. I think their Size increase a lot in recent year. they might no longer be same size as us liao. ya... Park Ji-Sung, Kagawa, Nakata, Shinji Ono etc. These players either had good techniques, 3-Lungs or very zippy. But, they all very hardworking. S-League players... most hardworking ones I've seen............... Shi Jiayi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 ya... Park Ji-Sung, Kagawa, Nakata, Shinji Ono etc. These players either had good techniques, 3-Lungs or very zippy. But, they all very hardworking. S-League players... most hardworking ones I've seen............... Shi Jiayi? to balance out a bit. our climate also play a important part. i think if those european player come here they also cannot run full 90min because of our humidity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah_cow 3rd Gear November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 i used to play it abit, heard from a coach tt comment tt our polo team is strong in the region is mainly we promoting swimming alot. those tt cant make it to the top lvl at swimmin events being pull to the polo team. meanin we prob have the fastest team in the region, couple with the region is not really strong to begin with tts y we dominate the scene. to the next lvl, where the play involve more technique and tactics, we cant really rely on our pure speed to win the games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toapayohkid 1st Gear November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 one match only, despite it against powerhosue. still long way to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimnfire 4th Gear November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 I ever spoke to one friend who is into water polo. he only mention one word. Size.. we are strong in Asean, but loss out in Asia simply because on Size of opponent. i dont agree it boils more to mentality see better opponents mentality will be sure lose see weaker opponents mentality will be easy meat until over confident and when result dont go their way they start to panic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondacub777 6th Gear November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 i dont agree it boils more to mentality see better opponents mentality will be sure lose see weaker opponents mentality will be easy meat until over confident and when result dont go their way they start to panic Size does matter especially in contact sports. Have u ever tried being drag down by a guy who is twice ur size in the water? Alot of things happened under the water where pple dun know.Just look at the special trunks the players are wearing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahtong 1st Gear November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 I ever spoke to one friend who is into water polo. he only mention one word. Size.. we are strong in Asean, but loss out in Asia simply because on Size of opponent. No leh. Ours very big. Sibeh satki Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 ... But Koreans and Japanese are almost the same build as us and they could do so well in international sports like soccer so we actually could achieve something. .... Koreans and Japs have the same build as northern Chinese, especially the Koreans... definitely bigger size than us South East Asians. Nevertheless, our youth are catching up. I see a lot of youngsters nowadays all quite big-sized and tall... maybe due to the growth hormones in our meat supply these days Just need to build up on fitness and strength. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblack Neutral Newbie November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 larger pool of talent to search from ! China follow by Japan follow by Korea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngck 3rd Gear November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 (edited) I ever spoke to one friend who is into water polo. he only mention one word. Size.. we are strong in Asean, but loss out in Asia simply because on Size of opponent. are chinese players bigger than us? all i know is water polo is a very rough sport Edited November 23, 2012 by Ngck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 23, 2012 Author Share November 23, 2012 are chinese players bigger than us? all i know is water polo is a very rough sport Played it at hostel level and it was a dirty game... Like some bros mentioned there were really nasty things that happened underwater during the game. Did retaliated after some rough encounters but after the game all came out of the pool and shook hands friend friend again.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondacub777 6th Gear November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 are chinese players bigger than us? all i know is water polo is a very rough sport With the population in china,u can easily get talents and sizes where they can easily" eat" up most locals That's why water polo training is a killer.Try carrying a chair and tread water above ur head for one minute But glad to see a lot of youngsters taking up the sport. Like some said,some of the swimmers who can't make,went to play polo. Some prefer it as it's more a team sport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngck 3rd Gear November 23, 2012 Share November 23, 2012 Played it at hostel level and it was a dirty game... Like some bros mentioned there were really nasty things that happened underwater during the game. Did retaliated after some rough encounters but after the game all came out of the pool and shook hands friend friend again.. actually i dun believe in playing dirty then coming out and shake hands again.... its bullcrap to be... i would prefer clean game (any sports)... but if someone start dirty, i will not hesitate to have fun together with him... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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