Looking back at my few recent posts, I realised that I have not been talking about handball recently, even though its still a major part of my life. Hmm...
Well, went back to NUS yesterday to support KR handball girls in their match against RH. KR lost and it marked the end of the season for them. During team debrief I suddenly realised that I missed playing IHG. I am also saddened by the fact the the passion for this sport is no longer strong in KR. Even the number of spectators decreased. Handball used to be a sport with many spectators and supporters. However yesterday there was no chanting of "KR Warriors...." and there were only cheers and drum beats.
Watching the current batch of KR girls play was like reliving my KR moments. Full of different emotions, excitement, disappointment and anticipation. I was reminded of my KR teammates, like Yan, Lizard, Shi, Shuyun, Janice, Becky, Mavis, Yuwei, Geraldine, Ai May, Wanlyn, Ruiyi and many others. I suddenly felt nostalgic.
So it was during debrief and it was comin to the end, suddenly Ethel (KR Year 2 GK) asked the team,"What are your feelings now? Do you feel sad, happy or what? I feel sad, but I do not know about the rest of you. So how are you all feeling right now?"
The moment she asked this question, I was so happy. At last! Someone actually felt something (besides Be;;a). Then I could not resist anymore and I said:
Hmm.. Let me share with you all a bit of my experience when I was in KR. When I was in Year 2, KR Handball girls lost to EH in semifinals by 1 goal. I was captain that year and I was so upset that I cried for many days(I actually started this blog to remember forever this loss). I could not face my graduating seniors and especially E-block seniors. It was because I felt so much for the game and that as a Captain, I was unable to lead my team to victory and defend our title. So that was how much I felt for my team and this sport. Passion cannot be forced upon, you girls have to train hard together in order to have a chance to feel this passion.
Tears started swelling in my eyes but I wanted to appear as a strong senior figure so I held the tears back. Then I looked at Bella, who is one of my favourite juniors, and I felt so helpless. I could not do anything to help her. I hope that Bella will become stronger and gain valuable lessons from this experience and also take good care of her injuries. Another junior whom I am rather worried about is Xiao Bai. She is a very responsible captain and centre and tried her very best to fill in the leader's role. Good job there. Do not put all the pressure and blame onto yourself. Do not be discouraged, you have only just started.
Well, I hope that the KR girls will emerge stronger after this season. Maybe its time I join them for trainings. Sigh really miss those days. Miss the sport, miss the people, miss KR.
KR warriors,
Qing meimei