Rising Stars Set For SEA Games Debut
Student Feature: Loh Geok Qin (Ice Skating), Reyes Loh (Triathlon), Mikha Zuhayr Norman (Cycling) and Kassandra Ong (Wushu)
Name of Student-Athlete: Loh Geok Qin
Sport: Ice Skating
Academic Programme: Secondary Programme
Former School: Rosyth School
At just sixteen, Loh Geok Qin is set to represent Singapore at the 33rd SEA Games 2025 in Short Track Speed Skating in the Women’s 3000m Relay — a milestone she once thought was years away.
Her journey on ice began in Primary 5, when her parents encouraged her to try skating. She instantly loved the speed, adrenaline, and unpredictability of each race. That passion still drives her today.
Training hasn’t been easy. With no proper short track rink in Singapore, Geok Qin spends school holidays training overseas, especially in Korea, and follows off-ice conditioning programmes such as gym, cycling, and strength sessions when she’s back home. Despite the challenges, she stays motivated simply because she loves the sport too much to stop.
Her road to the SEA Games took an unexpected turn in June 2025, when the age eligibility was lowered from 17 to 15. Realising she now qualified, she immediately committed to a three-week intensive training camp in Korea. She then headed to Dehradun for the Asian Open Trophy, where she clocked new personal bests in the 1500m, 500m, and 1000m — results that secured her SEA Games qualification.
Previously from Rosyth School, the current Secondary 5 student-athlete joined Sports School to balance sports and studies while receiving strong support from her teachers and coaches.
Her long-term dream is to compete internationally and one day represent Singapore at the Winter Olympics.
For now, the SEA Games marks the start of an exciting journey, one that she is racing toward with determination, grit, and a deep love for the ice.
Name of Student-Athlete: Reyes Loh
Sport: Triathlon
Academic Programme: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Former School: Northoaks Primary School
Just about a year ago, Reyes Loh took on a new challenge and never imagined he would be representing Singapore at the SEA Games. Reyes had started swimming at the age of five, and compeitive swimming was his main focus till he reached his peak, and was eager for a new challenge. In August 2024, he transitioned to Aquathlon as it offered a fresh and exciting challenge that reignited his competitive spirit and the leap paid off.
What makes his journey even more remarkable is that he made the switch just before moving on to his final year of the demanding International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. He has had to balance a new sport and his final year of studies in Sports School in 2025. “It’s definitely been the biggest challenge I've faced. When asked how I manage, I sometimes wonder myself! It has required immense discipline and a very strict schedule but it essentially came down to careful time management, whether it was for training, studying, or, most importantly, resting. It was about being fully present in whatever I was doing at that moment.”
With daily training, strict recovery routines, and unwavering consistency, Reyes is ready to compete at the SEA Games. He aims to deliver his personal best, make his school and country proud, and learn from the incredible athletes around him.
Looking ahead, Reyes hopes to pursue triathlon at the highest international level, testing how far his dedication can take him.
As he prepares for his SEA Games debut, he reminds himself: “You’ve done the work. Trust your training and just do your best.”
Name of Student-Athlete: Kassandra Ong Xue Ling
Sport: Wushu
Academic Programme: Diploma in Business Studies (SSP-NP)
Former School: Tao Nan School
Kassandra Ong will make her SEA Games debut in the Women’s Nanquan/Nandao/Nangun Combined Event, as well as the Women’s Duilian (Weapon). Despite being just at the start of her senior international journey, her roots in wushu run deep — she first picked up the sport at the age of four and began competing by seven.
For Kassandra, wushu is the perfect blend of strength, precision and artistry. She loves expressing her personality through her movements and pushing herself to refine every detail of her routines. Her preparations for the Games have been intense but rewarding, filled with repetition, fine-tuning and continuous improvements in her jumps and execution consistency.
As a spexPotential recipient, she has received crucial nutritional and psychological support that has elevated her training. Tailored meal plans and supplements have helped her maintain energy and recover effectively, while mental conditioning has kept her focused and resilient throughout the build-up.
Kassandra also draws inspiration from her sister Kimberly Ong, a SEA Games gold medallist. Watching her sister’s discipline and determination has shaped her own values, and her sister continues to be a strong source of support. Her advice for Kassandra’s debut is simple: “Enjoy the moment, trust the preparation and don’t let pressure overshadow the performance.”
With the SEA Games approaching, Kassandra hopes to deliver deduction-free routines and the most confident performance of her career. Looking ahead, she dreams of becoming a world and Asian Games medallist, representing Singapore at the highest levels.
As she steps onto the SEA Games stage for the first time, her message to herself is to “stay calm, stay focused, and trust the months of hard work that brought her here.”
Name of Student-Athlete: Mikha Zuhayr Norman
Sport: Cycling
Academic Programme: Diploma in Business (SSP-RP)
Former School: Tanjong Katong Primary School, Bartley Secondary School
Mikha Zuhayr Norman will be representing Singapore in both the Time Trial and Race events at the upcoming SEA Games, makring an exiting journey in his cycling journey. He first picked up cycling at the age of five, but everything changed when he tried BMX at eleven. The adrenaline, excitement and challenge of the sport captured him immediately, far more than road cycling ever did.
Previously a student at Bartley Secondary School, Mikha made a pivotal decision in Secondary 3 when he joined Sports School to pursue his sporting ambitions more seriously. Surrounded by an environment that supports high-performance athletes, he has been able to train with greater focus and purpose.
His SEA Games preparations have been steady and disciplined. Week after week, he has worked on refining his technique, improving his form and building strength. With its larger jumps and tougher features, it poses a significant challenge, but Mikha hopes to clear the jumps confidently and, if possible, earn a place in the final.
Mikha’s long-term dream is to compete at the World Championships and make the finals — a goal that fuels his commitment to the sport every day. As he gears up for his SEA Games debut, he keeps one piece of advice close to heart: focus on himself, not others; give his best; and stay calm throughout competition day.
With determination, courage and a clear sense of purpose, Mikha is ready to take on the regional stage and continue pushing the boundaries of his BMX career.
Name of Student-Athlete: Loh Geok Qin
Sport: Ice Skating
Academic Programme: Secondary Programme
Former School: Rosyth School
At just sixteen, Loh Geok Qin is set to represent Singapore at the 33rd SEA Games 2025 in Short Track Speed Skating in the Women’s 3000m Relay — a milestone she once thought was years away.
Her journey on ice began in Primary 5, when her parents encouraged her to try skating. She instantly loved the speed, adrenaline, and unpredictability of each race. That passion still drives her today.
Training hasn’t been easy. With no proper short track rink in Singapore, Geok Qin spends school holidays training overseas, especially in Korea, and follows off-ice conditioning programmes such as gym, cycling, and strength sessions when she’s back home. Despite the challenges, she stays motivated simply because she loves the sport too much to stop.
Her road to the SEA Games took an unexpected turn in June 2025, when the age eligibility was lowered from 17 to 15. Realising she now qualified, she immediately committed to a three-week intensive training camp in Korea. She then headed to Dehradun for the Asian Open Trophy, where she clocked new personal bests in the 1500m, 500m, and 1000m — results that secured her SEA Games qualification.
Previously from Rosyth School, the current Secondary 5 student-athlete joined Sports School to balance sports and studies while receiving strong support from her teachers and coaches.
Her long-term dream is to compete internationally and one day represent Singapore at the Winter Olympics.
For now, the SEA Games marks the start of an exciting journey, one that she is racing toward with determination, grit, and a deep love for the ice.
Name of Student-Athlete: Reyes Loh
Sport: Triathlon
Academic Programme: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Former School: Northoaks Primary School
Just about a year ago, Reyes Loh took on a new challenge and never imagined he would be representing Singapore at the SEA Games. Reyes had started swimming at the age of five, and compeitive swimming was his main focus till he reached his peak, and was eager for a new challenge. In August 2024, he transitioned to Aquathlon as it offered a fresh and exciting challenge that reignited his competitive spirit and the leap paid off.
What makes his journey even more remarkable is that he made the switch just before moving on to his final year of the demanding International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. He has had to balance a new sport and his final year of studies in Sports School in 2025. “It’s definitely been the biggest challenge I've faced. When asked how I manage, I sometimes wonder myself! It has required immense discipline and a very strict schedule but it essentially came down to careful time management, whether it was for training, studying, or, most importantly, resting. It was about being fully present in whatever I was doing at that moment.”
With daily training, strict recovery routines, and unwavering consistency, Reyes is ready to compete at the SEA Games. He aims to deliver his personal best, make his school and country proud, and learn from the incredible athletes around him.
Looking ahead, Reyes hopes to pursue triathlon at the highest international level, testing how far his dedication can take him.
As he prepares for his SEA Games debut, he reminds himself: “You’ve done the work. Trust your training and just do your best.”
Name of Student-Athlete: Kassandra Ong Xue Ling
Sport: Wushu
Academic Programme: Diploma in Business Studies (SSP-NP)
Former School: Tao Nan School
Kassandra Ong will make her SEA Games debut in the Women’s Nanquan/Nandao/Nangun Combined Event, as well as the Women’s Duilian (Weapon). Despite being just at the start of her senior international journey, her roots in wushu run deep — she first picked up the sport at the age of four and began competing by seven.
For Kassandra, wushu is the perfect blend of strength, precision and artistry. She loves expressing her personality through her movements and pushing herself to refine every detail of her routines. Her preparations for the Games have been intense but rewarding, filled with repetition, fine-tuning and continuous improvements in her jumps and execution consistency.
As a spexPotential recipient, she has received crucial nutritional and psychological support that has elevated her training. Tailored meal plans and supplements have helped her maintain energy and recover effectively, while mental conditioning has kept her focused and resilient throughout the build-up.
Kassandra also draws inspiration from her sister Kimberly Ong, a SEA Games gold medallist. Watching her sister’s discipline and determination has shaped her own values, and her sister continues to be a strong source of support. Her advice for Kassandra’s debut is simple: “Enjoy the moment, trust the preparation and don’t let pressure overshadow the performance.”
With the SEA Games approaching, Kassandra hopes to deliver deduction-free routines and the most confident performance of her career. Looking ahead, she dreams of becoming a world and Asian Games medallist, representing Singapore at the highest levels.
As she steps onto the SEA Games stage for the first time, her message to herself is to “stay calm, stay focused, and trust the months of hard work that brought her here.”
Name of Student-Athlete: Mikha Zuhayr Norman
Sport: Cycling
Academic Programme: Diploma in Business (SSP-RP)
Former School: Tanjong Katong Primary School, Bartley Secondary School
Mikha Zuhayr Norman will be representing Singapore in both the Time Trial and Race events at the upcoming SEA Games, makring an exiting journey in his cycling journey. He first picked up cycling at the age of five, but everything changed when he tried BMX at eleven. The adrenaline, excitement and challenge of the sport captured him immediately, far more than road cycling ever did.
Previously a student at Bartley Secondary School, Mikha made a pivotal decision in Secondary 3 when he joined Sports School to pursue his sporting ambitions more seriously. Surrounded by an environment that supports high-performance athletes, he has been able to train with greater focus and purpose.
His SEA Games preparations have been steady and disciplined. Week after week, he has worked on refining his technique, improving his form and building strength. With its larger jumps and tougher features, it poses a significant challenge, but Mikha hopes to clear the jumps confidently and, if possible, earn a place in the final.
Mikha’s long-term dream is to compete at the World Championships and make the finals — a goal that fuels his commitment to the sport every day. As he gears up for his SEA Games debut, he keeps one piece of advice close to heart: focus on himself, not others; give his best; and stay calm throughout competition day.
With determination, courage and a clear sense of purpose, Mikha is ready to take on the regional stage and continue pushing the boundaries of his BMX career.
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