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SPORTS CIVIL SERVICE CLUB 12
“The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.”– Pele
Team spirit and friendships were forged during the Public Service STAR Games.
A team effort, each and every player played their part.
MDSCTNIHETHFOALAEEMONTKPDEEIAEORDMNS1HIP YFMCCOOOEHARMNARS3PWERECTDINUITTSIOIDVNAERT history of the tournament. This year, two MHA
teams managed to secure the two of the top
21 SEPTEMBER TO 12 OCTOBER 2015 22 AUGUST 2015 four positions. As a player, I have taken part in
this competition for 7 years. It was a wonderful
The annual Public Service Snooker The Public Service Darts Competition was held feeling playing with great team mates from
Competition was held from 21 September at the AUPE Sports & Recreation Club on all the agencies within MHA,” concluded
2015 to 12 October 2015 at SAFRA Tampines. 22 August 2015. In a 12-hour marathon, 18 teams Mr Saravanan Muthiah, team captain of MHA.
A total of 30 teams from various Ministries from 10 government agencies battled with one
and Organisations took part in this another for the championship. Guest-of-Honour and CSC Executive Committee
competition. Member Mr Teo Tze Fang presented prizes to
The tournament was conducted on a double the winning teams.
The highlight of the competition was knockout system and each match was decided
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) defeating on the best of 5 games basis. It was a friendly Results
its strongest opponents MINDEF to emerge environment with some rivalry among some of Champion: Ministry of Home Affairs (4)
champion. “The dedication and training from the teams. The highlight of the game was when 1st Runner-Up: Ministry of the Environment
the players paid off and the teams achieved Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) fought valiantly
outstanding results” shared the winning team. from a 2-0 deficit to win the finals 3-2 against and Water Resources
Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. 2nd Runner-Up: Ministry of Home Affairs (2)
“I have taken part in the tournament for 3rd Runner-Up: Ministry of Defence
more than 10 years. The pressure is always “As convenor, I am very happy that MHA
on us due to the fact that we have been managed to secure the championship for a
winning the tournament for many years. consecutive 3rd year in a row. This has never
I feel honoured to represent MHA in a sport been done before by any organisation in the
where we have dominated for many years.
I am looking forward for more victories in CFCMOHLHIOANAMTCB(H3PA)IEOLSSLANSHIP
the future. It is a team event and every player
has contributed to the victory. Each and The Public Service Football Tournament knowledge and be an example for them to
every player has played their part by taking was held at Bukit Gombak Stadium on emulate,” shared the winning team.
training seriously and learning from each 29 August to 9 October 2015. A total of 24 teams
other to improve their game,” concluded participated from 13 government agencies. It was “CSC tournament is a platform for budding
Mr Bernard Tan, Vice-Captain of MHA Team 1. intense competition as the players dribbled the footballers to participate and enjoy the game.
football past their opponents to score for their Sometime it is not about winning. It is about
Results teams. Missed penalties and goals set the cheers the given opportunity to participate and
Team Event among the audience. mingle with footballers from other ministries.
Champion: Ministry of Home Affairs (1) Through football, we are able to network and
1st Runner-Up: Ministry of Defence (1) The winning team MHA (3) SA started their hopefully we can see them again, be it at the
2nd Runner-Up: Ministry of Home Affairs (3) trainings three times a week at Old Police playing field or at work,” concluded
3rd Runner-Up: Singapore Power Ltd Academy from 5pm to 7pm. They also prepared Mr Mohammed Hanafiah, MHA.
themselves by participating in the tournaments.
Results
“We always prepare ourselves regardless of Champion: Ministry of Home Affairs (3) SA
the tournaments we are participating. When 1st Runner-Up: Ministry of Education (4)
we play against stronger teams, the huge score 2nd Runner-Up: Ministry of Home Affairs (2) Open
line is not a factor as we learn from them. 3rd Runner-Up: Ministry of Home Affairs (1) SCDF
When we play against a weaker team, we still
give our best as we also wanted to impart our
