When I was 14 years old I was an absolute rowing maniac. I was obsessed to the point of insanity. I wanted one thing; to compete on the world stage at the highest level. I consumed everything rowing. I was lucky enough to have a talented older sister who was competing on the world stage … Continue reading Depression plagues the “invincible” also
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Funding Wisely
Last week we tweeted an excellent article on SBS titled “What lies ahead for Korea’s forgotten athletes?” The opening lines are the all too common ones. We see them, not only in Korea but all over the world and increasingly so in the western world where amateurism is fast becoming a thing of the past: Weightlifting champion … Continue reading Funding Wisely