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Dec 2, 2009
Sacked China athlete sues
Ex-shot putter alleges it broke promises; body denies claims and points to his 'poor showing'
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Mr Luan was recruited in 1999 under the Foreign Sports Talent scheme. -- ST PHOTO: SHAHRIYA YAHAYA
<!-- story content : start --> HE WAS one of six China-born throwers who moved to Singapore a decade ago, attracted by hopes of a brighter future. But five years after his sacking, former shot putter Luan Wei is back to sue the Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) for allegedly breaking its promises to him. The 26-year-old was recruited in 1999 under the Foreign Sports Talent (FST) scheme by the SAA, then known as the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association. But after spending five years living and training in Singapore, Mr Luan, who became a permanent resident in 2003, was dismissed by the national sports association for poor performance. In the civil suit that began yesterday, Mr Luan, who returned to China after his dismissal, and his mother, Madam Zhang Ping, are arguing that SAA broke its word by failing to provide him with education, training, allowances and a chance of gaining Singapore citizenship in his five years here. They are also claiming loss of earnings and expenses arising from the SAA's breach of contract.
Read the full story in Wednesday's edition of The Straits Times.
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Home > Breaking News > Singapore > Story
Dec 2, 2009
Sacked China athlete sues
Ex-shot putter alleges it broke promises; body denies claims and points to his 'poor showing'
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Mr Luan was recruited in 1999 under the Foreign Sports Talent scheme. -- ST PHOTO: SHAHRIYA YAHAYA
<!-- story content : start --> HE WAS one of six China-born throwers who moved to Singapore a decade ago, attracted by hopes of a brighter future. But five years after his sacking, former shot putter Luan Wei is back to sue the Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) for allegedly breaking its promises to him. The 26-year-old was recruited in 1999 under the Foreign Sports Talent (FST) scheme by the SAA, then known as the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association. But after spending five years living and training in Singapore, Mr Luan, who became a permanent resident in 2003, was dismissed by the national sports association for poor performance. In the civil suit that began yesterday, Mr Luan, who returned to China after his dismissal, and his mother, Madam Zhang Ping, are arguing that SAA broke its word by failing to provide him with education, training, allowances and a chance of gaining Singapore citizenship in his five years here. They are also claiming loss of earnings and expenses arising from the SAA's breach of contract.
Read the full story in Wednesday's edition of The Straits Times.
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