President Tharman celebrates Singapore Olympic athletes’ courage in National Day message

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam cited the enduring spirit and “never say die” attitude of several athletes, including (clockwise from top left) Yeo Jia Min, Loh Kean Yew, Shanti Pereira and Gan Ching Hwee. - Photo: ST

SINGAPORE: On the eve of National Day, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam posted a tribute to the courage of Singapore’s 23 athletes competing at the Paris Olympics.

Tharman cited the enduring spirit and “never say die” attitude of several athletes in a Facebook post on Thursday (Aug 8).