This guy hokkien or cantonese?
SINGAPORE - National bowler Muhammad Jaris Goh, who fired the Singapore men's team to a first medal at the World Men's Championships and a long-overdue medal at the Asian Games in 2018, was named The Straits Times' Athlete of the Year 2018 on Thursday (Feb 21).
The 24-year-old received his award from Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu in a ceremony before 180 guests at the Shangri-La Hotel.
In her speech, Minister Fu hailed all the nominees for exemplifying focus, determination and resilience, and added: "You have won medals, set new records, overcome obstacles, and triumphed over setbacks.