I helped out in the SEA Games as a
workforce volunteer through HQ NCC, which got the help of several other cadets
from various districts and secondary schools. I was the only one from my unit
who had this opportunity.
I was given
a choice to select the duty which I wanted to do. There was Athlete Chaperon,
and the Victory Ceremonial Team consisting of Athlete Escort, Flag Bearer, Medal
Escort Bearer and Presenter Escort. I chose Athlete Escort, as it was a not so
demanding job. But it does not mean you will get what you selected. So, I got the
job of a flag bearer. I wasn’t quite happy with it at first. I heard that during the
last SEA Games that Singapore hosted, Flag Bearer was one of the most wanted
jobs! I went for my first Flag Bearer at HQ NCC. I felt that it wasn’t that bad
after all. But there were many things you had to take note of. For example, you
must not let the flag touch the floor at all costs!
I was
assigned to a team with 4 other cadets, also Flag Bearers, from Peicai and Bartley
Secondary School at first. I made friend with them, I was supposed to be with them
doing the Flag Bearer duties at Bishan Sports Hall, which was near where I live.
Few weeks before the SEA Games started and all of us received emails. I was shocked,
I was posted to Sentosa Golf Club, which hosted golf and Marina Channel, which
hosted canoeing and rowing. I had had to wake up early and leave the house at 6
in the morning. That would not be the case if was posted to Bishan Sports Hall
instead.
At my first shift at Marina Channel,
I came to know cadets from the Nan Chiau High School and Westwood Secondary School.
I got to know them and soon became friend with them. We worked together as a
team to carry out our Flag Bearer duties. From Nan Chiau High, Eddy Ng and
Gordon. From Westwood, Khairul, Jonathan, Donovan, Afiq and Rizaldi. Each time
we did a victory ceremony we would try to improve and make the next one better.
I learnt a lot of other things form them. These guys were really awesome and I hope
we get to meet again along the way through our NCC career.
Being part of Team Nila was a very
special experience.
You would
have to wait for at least 10 or more years for this golden opportunity to come
by again in Singapore!
Furthermore
this SEA Games is hosted in celebration of SG50.
CELEBRATE
THE EXTRAORDINARY!
SSG Daniel Joseph
(3/2)