'Unwavering belief': The long-time coach pushing Singapore star swimmer Gan Ching Hwee to new heights
Singaporean swimmer Gan Ching Hwee achieved significant success at the 2026 Asian Games, setting three national records under the guidance of her long-time coach, Eugene Chia. The pair's decade-long partnership is credited for her recent performance breakthroughs.
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The story highlights the importance of long-term athlete-coach relationships in achieving elite sporting success.
Gan Ching Hwee smashed three national records at the 2026 Asian Games, taking silver in her events. Her long-time coach Eugene Chia spoke to CNA about their journey so far.
Eugene Chia and Gan Ching Hwee at the 2026 Asian Games. (Photo: Eugene Chia)
Matthew Mohan 26 Sep 2026 06:00AM (Updated: 26 Sep 2026 06:46AM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST TOKYO: At a swim camp more than a decade ago, Eugene Chia first noticed an 11-year-old who stood out from her peers.
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