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The reaction is usually the same when Faiz Basha tells anyone that he's an Olympian. What sport? Ski racing. An understanding nod. What country? Singapore. Raised eyebrows. Basha's just the second athlete from the tropical country — temperature today: 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 Celsius) — to compete at a Winter Games.
Age of Sports' channel will broadcast his giant slalom and slalom events live on Feb 14 and 16. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Singaporean skier Basha trained on inline skates ahead of giant slalom debut
By Kurt Hall and Joyce Zhou BORMIO, Italy, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Singaporean Faiz Basha is the first competitor to represent his country in a snow sport at the Olympic Winter Games and his road to the frozen slopes from his tropical nation included unconventional training on inline skates.