Fighting for self-care

After an interview in The Business Times last weekend, I received - to my surprise - messages from Singaporeans, people I did not know before, telling me that they were inspired by my story and values. Coming home after a quarter of a century in the United States, it was heartwarming to be received in this way.

My sports journey has helped me get through the pandemic. I hope sharing my experience will also help others adjust to Covid-19 becoming endemic.

Last year, at the age of 43, I started fighting Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competitively. By December, I had won medals in the Atlanta Open, the American Nationals and the World Championship.