A ‘source of inspiration and strength’: Raising Singapore world champ and Olympic medal hope Maximilian Maeder

” I made the choice then and I may complete it over and over again, no problem”.

Max’s parents likewise encouraged him, while not still a student, to talk to people about National Service, which would be part and parcel of taking up Singapore membership. &nbsp,

He claimed that it now shows him how he helped the country in a small approach while gaining from the experience.

” It can drive you, it can help you, it can give you a new perspective, whatever that may be”, said Max. ” I think I do like it, at least from what I heard.

He added that when he discussed NS with other Singapore sailing children staff members, they joked that he would be a “wayang king,” a Singlish expression for being adept at putting on a show.

Max would have had to wait until September to enlist in the NS. But on Saturday, Singapore’s Defence Ministry announced that he’d been granted postponement up to August 2028, to educate and compete at the Los Angeles Olympics that year.

The government noted that “deferment may be granted to outstanding golfers who are suspected of being potential medal victors for Singapore at top-tier international competitions like the Olympic Games.”