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Quah Ting Wen Reflects on Paris Olympic Omission

The veteran swimmer discusses the setback, selection process, and her future aspirations.

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Members of Singapore’s team react after being disqualified in the final of the 4x100m medley relay at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Photo: AFP
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Overview

  • Quah Ting Wen describes her exclusion from the Paris Olympics as the hardest setback in her 20-year career.
  • She highlights issues in the selection process and calls for improved transparency and accountability.
  • Despite the disappointment, Quah remains determined not to end her career on this note.
  • The swimmer emphasizes that the situation is not a personal conflict with fellow athlete Gan Ching Hwee.
  • Quah's exclusion followed a similar selection dispute with Gan for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.