Steve Tee was featured in the following News and articles:
Straits Times – Paralympics S’pore cyclist Steve Tee fails to complete road time trial due to broken chainring
“Despite multiple attempts to fix the issue, the chainring kept coming off and they could not complete the race at the Fuji International Speedway.
Tee, 40, said: “Overall, we are really happy with our debut results, hitting our targets of breaking personal best and getting into top 10 in both events. I would say it has been a fruitful Games.” ”
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Straits Times – Paralympics: Singapore cyclist Steve Tee sets personal best in men’s B 1,000m time trial
“Tee said: “It feels really great to break another personal best in our non pet event. Our hard work and training really paid off. We are really happy with our double personal best results. I would say a mission impossible became possible. ”
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CNA – Tokyo Paralympics: Singapore cyclist Steve Tee, pilot Ang Kee Meng clock personal best at 1,000m time trial
“In a Facebook post on Saturday, the Singapore National Paralympic Council congratulated the duo, adding that “setting two personal bests in two different events at the same Games is no easy feat”.
Tee said after the time trial that it felt “really great to break another personal best”, adding that the duo’s hard work and training paid off.”
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Straits Times – Paralympics: Singapore cyclist Steve Tee sets personal best on Tokyo Games debut
“The fall did little to dent their confidence though as they made their Paralympic debut in style, setting a personal best of 4min 40.453sec in the men’s B 4,000m individual pursuit on Wednesday (Aug 25). They finished ninth out of 14 pairs overall.
Tee, 40, said: “(After the crash) we tried not to focus on negative thoughts and focused on the positive things we can do.
“Everything came back to square one as our main aim is to compete in the Paralympics no matter what happens, whether it’s Covid-19 or injuries or a crash that hits us, we just want to carry on. “”
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Active Sg – Tokyo 2020: TeamSG’s Tandem Para-cycling duo of Steve Tee and Ang Kee Meng, shrugged off their recent training injuries to achieve Personal Best!
“All the hard work and sacrifices paid off for Team Singapore para-cyclist Steve Tee, as he produced a memorable Paralympic debut outing on Wednesday morning (25 Aug).
There is however, no shame for the Singaporean duo for missing out on the final. They can reflect on a wonderful race in which they pushed themselves to the limits and exceeded what they did before. They were also the only Asian representatives in a field dominated by Europeans.”
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Straits Times – Paralympics: Tee ready to make Games debut after ‘roller-coaster ride’ to Tokyo
“Speaking to The Straits Times in a phone interview from Wales, where the pair were training, Tee said: “Our journey has been a roller-coaster ride and there have been two things that have made it unforgettable.
“The first was the crash in 2019. We were all bruised, injured, lying on the ground, but just when we thought everything was over, the organisers came over to ask if we could continue. We endured the pain and came back from behind to win the bronze. We bounced back from a setback.”
The second memorable event came in August last year, when his dream of taking part in the Paralympics hung in the balance after he suffered a slipped disc.
Ahead of his microdiscectomy surgery, his doctor and physiotherapist told him that he might not return to his previous form. But three months later, Tee was back training and working towards the goals he had set for the Paralympics: to break his 4min 47.414sec personal best in the 4,000m event and place top three in Asia.”
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The New Paper – Para-cyclist Tee and pilot Ang going beyond the cycling track
“But the trail to Tokyo has not been without its bumps.
Last August, Tee twice injured his back during gym sessions, forcing him to have surgery and spend three months rehabilitating before returning to full-time training in February.
Tee, who skippered Singapore’s five-a-side visually impaired football team at the 2015 Asean Para Games before switching gears to cycling, said: “Before the surgery, the physio and the doctor told me that I may not be able to get back to where I was before, but I didn’t believe them because I’ve trained so hard over the past two years.
“So I decided to do all the rehab diligently and strengthen my weaker muscles so that I can make a comeback and resume my full-time training.”
That steely resolve should come as no surprise considering Tee’s resilience.”
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Active Sg – Team Singapore : Class of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
“Being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (a rare disease that causes partial loss of vision and eventually blindness) meant he started losing his sight at 23 years old, but never once deterred his lofty ambitions. Having captained Singapore at the 2015 ASEAN Para Games in the 5-a-side football competition for the visually impaired, he switched over to para-cycling two years later and continued to excel.”
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SDSC – [Media Release] Paralympians Honoured for Resilience While Goalball Sweeps Most Prizes at Singapore Disability Sports Awards 2021 Presented by Haw Par Corporation
“I want to dedicate the award to everyone who has supported us on our journey to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The journey is like a roller coaster ride for me, from having setbacks of back injuries and going through surgery last year. This didn’t stop me from bouncing back three months later to make it a comeback to continue to train for the Paralympic Games. I would like to dedicate my quote to everyone out there, ‘Do not allow setbacks to hold you back, bounce back from your setbacks to make it a comeback’.” said Tee.”
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Straits Times – Paralympics SDSC launches campaign for Singaporeans to support Tokyo-bound team
“Para-cyclist Steve Tee, who has qualified for the Aug 24-Sept 5 Tokyo Games, said: “Losing my sight made it seem impossible for me to play sports.
“I am heartened to have the understanding and support from Singaporeans through this campaign. This helps make the impossible possible.” ”
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BRIDGESTONE SUPPORTS SINGAPOREAN PARA-ATHLETE ON JOURNEY TO THE TOKYO 2020 PARALYMPIC GAMES
“Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in sustainable mobility and advanced solutions, today announced its partnership with Singaporean para cyclist Tee Wee Leong (Steve) and pilot Ang Kee Meng for the much-awaited Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games next year.
Steve said, “I am honoured to represent Bridgestone and be the first Team Bridgestone athlete ambassador in Singapore alongside my partner Kee Meng. It is especially rewarding to partner with a company that holds the same beliefs and values of empowering people to chase their dreams. Just as I have found a purpose and a passion in tandem-cycling, I hope to inspire more people to play sports and achieve their goals.” ”
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Straits Times – Para-sports: Tandem cycling pair Steve Tee, Ang Kee Meng hope Tokyo Games outing will inspire others
“On Thursday (Dec 3), the pair will be announced as the first local athlete ambassadors for Bridgestone Asia Pacific, which has donated more than $160,000 towards their equipment, training and competition costs.
“I realised that if you’re hungry, you will find a way to protect yourself from the storm and get food,” he said. “Likewise, if you’re hungry, you can overcome any kind of adversity or challenges you face in life.
“I continued my hunger for life again and focused on solutions.” ”
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The New Paper – Para-athlete Steve Tee shows steely resolve to defy the limits
“The 39-year-old, who sports fiery red hair, started to lose his sight 16 years ago. His vision has become narrower and blurrier.
Despite his worsening vision, Tee has not lost his resolve.
Said Tee: “Even with my condition, life goes on. I like to focus on solutions, what I can do and defy the limits.” ”
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CNA – ‘The sight of stars makes me dream’: Paralympics remain on the minds of Singapore’s athletes
“A particular quote by painter Vincent Van Gogh resonated with cyclist Steve Tee during the uncertainty of what he calls the “COVID-19 period”.
“He said something like: ‘For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.’ And I realised that our (star) is the Paralympics, so I cannot lose sight of it,” Tee told CNA.”
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Straits Times – Cycling: Singapore pair bag Republic’s first-ever medal at Para Asian Track Championships
“Tee, who is visually impaired, said: “Working together was vital to produce this outcome. Since our participation at the Asian Para Games, we have fine-tuned our training programme and it is gratifying to see that the hard work has paid off.” ”
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Straits Times – Para-sports: Two bronzes and a gold for Team Singapore in Singapore International Para Cycling Cup
“Tee and Ang (31:23.07) also won a bronze in the men’s tandem, “I haven’t competed at the Asian level before so this will be a good experience for me,” said Tee, 36, who has retinitis pigmentosa, a hereditary disorder that involves a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina.
“Through competing we hope to reach out to more people to join us, both athletes and pilots.” ”
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Straits Times – Public speaking company hires only people with disabilities
“But an epiphany soon after his diagnosis got him out of his funk.
“While walking in the rain, I realised that if you’re hungry, you will find ways to get food. Likewise, if you’re faced with a problem, you should find a way to overcome it,” he said.
His never-say-die attitude led him to pursue a distance learning course and by end-2008, he obtained a double major degree in computer security and networking and eight months later, landed his first job as a call centre supervisor.
Last March, he joined the national para cycling team as a tandem cyclist and won a bronze medal in the men’s 24.6km Individual Time Trial event at the Asean Para Games in September the same year.
Today, he uses his adversity to inspire and motivate others.
His story shines bright with those of five others under the banner of Glow in the Dark, a social enterprise that offers workshops and motivational talks, conducted wholly by people with disabilities (PWDs), to schools and companies.”
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Today Online – PM Lee and capacity crowd cheer 5-a-side football team
” the spirits of the partisan fans — including Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who paid a surprise visit — were not dampened. Instead, they broke out in cheers and an impromtu display of the Kallang Wave, whenever they are permitted to.And after the final whistle was blown, the players were finally accorded the loudest cheers and applause of the night. “I’m sorry we let the fans down but we really appreciate all their support,” said Singapore captain Tee Wee Leong. “It feels so good to have so many fans cheering us on. We’re really honoured.”Added coach Richard Tan: “The PM came to watch us. What more can you ask for? It’s a massive boost for us and APG.” ”
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Today Online – The Big Read: Disabled athletes get their day in the sun, and others hope to follow
“The mood is light-hearted, and laughter breaks out when a shot goes awry and coach Richard Tan asks: “You shooting the ball to Jurong?” Played by visually impaired athletes who are blindfolded to ensure fairness – the goalkeeper is sighted and able-bodied — the sport features a ball equipped with bells, and guides are allowed to give instructions to the players in the different zones.
Finishing on the podium will be a huge task for the newbies, but Mr Tee, 34, just wants the team to be able to showcase their skills in front of their family and friends. “I’m definitely very excited, and we are all looking forward to it,” said the call centre supervisor, who was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa – a hereditary degenerative disease that causes severe vision impairment – after his National Service in 2004.“Although we are a new team, we can learn a lot from playing with the other countries and we love the challenge.” ”
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