End of IHG/IHRG 2013

Hello residents of Hall 2!

We have come to the end of the IHG/IHRG season and we've emerged a respectable 5th placing. 

Together as a hall, we have fought hard for our honour and our pride, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank every single resident who has been out on the field battling it out or cheering their lungs out for us. What we witnessed this season was nothing but top notch sportsmanship and true grit. 

Regardless of the wins, losses or tears shed, we hope you will always remember the feeling of teamwork and togetherness you've shared this season. In another few years, you'll forget the shots, scores, tackles and goals - but you'll remember the team mates who stood by your side as you trained together each day.

We made it to 4th for sports this year, and we want to thank all our athletes who have put in the time and effort to commit to rigourous training in the days leading up to the matches. We saw you play every game as if it were your last, and we salute you for your fighting spirit.

Our rec players ranked 12th this year, and we would like to commend them for their mental agility and strength of spirit. The effort you guys put into training may not be obvious, but we know it takes a patient mind and a calm disposition to own the rec battle field.

Hall 2 Awesomes made it to 10th this year at the cheer competition. I'm sure every hall resident who was present at the competition could see how much blood, sweat and tears the team put in to execute such a flawless performance. Congratulations on having All Stunts Up, and though the results may not reflect how amazing you guys performed, you'll always be champions to Hall 2.

Our dance team Live Wire brought us to a resounding high at HOCC this week, clinching the 4th position overall. We've said it already and we'll say it again - you guys owned the dance floor with your slick moves and stunning concept. You deserve no less for your tireless efforts and practices. Hall 2 could not be more proud of our team - especially since many of you are new to dancing.

Last but not least, thank you supporters, for being present at every match and competition. IH season was a time where we came together to show our support for one another - and I hope we'll all remember this feeling of being united, and let it live through the rest of our time in Hall 2.

Hall 2
Striving in unity

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Hall 2 Rugby by Lee Weijie

For many of us, there was no 8am on a Sunday. But our ruggers were already at Saint Andrew’s School for the second part of the rugby tournament. The team could play up to 3 games, if only they win every single game. Any mistake could cost them to go home straight away. 

Quarter-finals against hall 5: 7-0
Lethargic and sluggish, the team went into the game. It was only after the halftime, the team woke up to the game. NTU confessions famed Kenryu Wang kicked the ball so deep into hall 5’s half, their winger was quickly running back to it, little did he know that our Lim ZhiHao who was at least 30 meters behind was quickly covering the distance. With lightning bolt speed, ZhiHao burned their winger and took the ball to score a try.



Semi-finals against hall 6: 0-0 ( Hall 2 win on penalties)
This is one of the toughest game we have anticipated. Hall 6 was second in last year’s IHG. Ex Hall King Chia Wang Peng was inches away from scoring a try when the ball decided to bounce out of his Bodybuilder chest. Our team showed resilience when defending against hall 6 in the dying moments of the extra time. Nil nil, we went on to penalties! Hall 6 fired both the penalties wide while Arnold Wee and Teo Yu Hao scored their kicks in style. WE ARE THROUGH TO THE FINALS! Revenge couldn’t be sweeter as Hall 6 beat us on penalties last year. 





Finals against Hall 3: 14-21
They are the reigning championship holders for many years. And for the last 2 years, no team have scored a try against them. Our ruggers know how much they have to work to win this. We were all tired from the two games before this, while Hall 3 only played ONE game (Some Hall walked over when they know they will be playing with Hall 3). Despite the fatigue, our ruggers went into the game strong-willed, wanting to dethrone them. 3 mins into the game, Kenryu Wang feigned his opponent with his super acting skills and he sprinted 50 meters to score the try! 7-0! Seven minutes into the game, Arnold Wee took the game to 14-0 with a run down the wing with his quick short legs sprinting. With half of the team in ivp, the reigning champions were shocked. As the game continued, our players grew increasingly fatigued. Hall 3 then came back to score right before half time, and twice in the second half. We lost.




We may have lost the finals, but we walk tall after the game ended. We did our very best, put our bodies on the line for our teammates. Special thanks to our supporters who came down early in the morning and Our Captain Tan Wei Qiang, whose nags brought the team to another level!




Silver Medalists: Tan WeiQiang, Teo YuHao, Lim ZhiHao, Chia WangPeng, Kenryu Wang, Lim Shao Wei, Malcom Lin, Haikal Yahya, Jacob Ng, Wilfred Lim, Jon Ong, Chang Chern Yee, Joseph Lou, Arnold Wee, Poon Kip Mun, Jonathan Wong, Nicholas Tai, Matt Goh Qi Quan, Harold Teo and Lee Weijie.

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Hall 2 Soccer Champions! by Clement Cher

Turf city was where our soccer boys had the chance to redeem themselves.
Hall 2 took the lead when a sublime freekick by Captain Chai from an acute angle fooled everyone and found its way into the back of the net. 1-0



Stout defending by our astute backline kept Hall 3 at bay, with Alvin Bay sliding in to clear the ball off the line, onto the post and out for safety. 


A massive clearance by Gan found Sim through on goal who held off 3 defenders to slot the ball home. 2-0 
An awkward bounce of the ball led to our leftback Bay slicing his clearance and the ball unfortunately found itself in our net. 2-1



But 4 years of heartache has taught us to believe and to fight on. The closest Hall 3 came was a shot that struck our cross bar but as time ticked by, it was apparent our boys would see the game through.
We won. Tears were shed (actually just Bay, though he claims he fell and hurt himself) and our boys brought the gold home. 



'Nuff said. Hope you all enjoyed your CNY dinner.
Special thanks to those who made their way down. And shaowei for being welfare/publication/sport sec all at once.
Presenting to you, the soccer champion of IHG 2012/2013: wee kiat, haobin, bay, Kenneth Gan, Yong Geng, Bryan Han, Ming long, Arnold, billy, Kenneth sim, YuHao, yong kai, nic bro, Kenryu, wangpeng, parthi, ah Lian, xiuxiu, clement, chin, not forgetting Glen, Yen Hao, Terrence and returning wizard harry Yuzheng.



"Our secret is no secret, our secret is no cigarette" (Xinrong, girlfriend of golden boot winner, Kenneth sim, 2013)

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Hall 2 Female Basketball Champions! by Daphne Tan

It was time for revenge. Having lost to Hall 8 previously in the netball quarters, we vowed to return them the favour.

A quick cheer by our Captain Xiaohui Tan ("Just do your best and I will RAM THEM DOWN") left the girls with conviction that the night's game was theirs. All they had to do was be calm and composed and the rest would be a piece of cake.

The game started steadily with Xiaohui marking her territory with two 2-pointer shots. Although the momentum of the game was disrupted when one of the hall 8 players fell, the girls recovered quickly with Daphne Tan putting in a shot and Kun Yan suavely converting a penalty shot. Substitutions were made - Sagaana for Daphy; Mai for Xiaohui - and our girls continued to dominate the court. Hall 8 took advantage of Xiaohui's absence and chased the score to 7-5 but our girls wouldn't let them be. They halted their attack and by the end of the quarter, Hall 2 was leading 10-5.

The rest of the match was a blur. Affectionately dubbed "An-gee-P" (moniker to MVP), our star player Angela Yap whizzed around the court, making countless steals with her stealthy steps, then converting them into crowd-pleasing 3-pointers. Hall 8's defense was greatly weakened as "Twin towers" Shell and Sagaana stood before them, threatening to cut their every move. Playmaker Yin Leong was outstanding with her fast drives and was clearly the crowd's favorite as her fan club's thundering cheers chorused to her every move. Intimidating even when off the court, Mai jie fought fiercely and entertained the crowd with her funny antics.

By the start of the fourth quarter, the air was sweet with the smell of victory. Or it could just be Welfare Mama Zilin Choo with her stash of Yakult with love. The girls eventually won 55-34. Enough said.

We would like to thank our coaches Chun Hoe and Shaowei, our sports secretary Art and everyone from Hall 2 who have supported our journey thus far. Presenting to you, the basketball champions: Xiaohui, Kunyan, Yanyan, Shell, Sah, Jasmine, Shimin, Angela, Mai, Sagaana, Liwen, Zilin, Jocelyn, Huimin, Art, Cheyenne, Zhekang, Yuhui, Aneza, Jacie, Yilin and Wenxin.

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Hall 2 Soccer Semi-finals by Lynette Teo

For the first time in 5 years, Hall 2's soccer team entered the semi-finals against Hall One, and boy did they impress. The turnout was certainly impressive, with an army of supporters decked out in white, and even some family support (Billy's mom and sister)!

For a match that was hampered by the incumbent weather, our players managed to make the best of the muddy pitch and held most of the ball possession for the first half. Billy's free kick came in close but alas, it was a miss. Things started to pick up when a corner taken by Ming Long led to a header by Yonggeng, who scored the first goal. The second goal was an individual effort by Kenneth Sim, whose 30-yard shot managed to find the top right hand corner of the goal post. His spectacular goal roused cheers from the stands, while supporters from Hall One were left with their mouths agape.

In the second half, the team managed to dominate yet again, with the same intensity and vigour they held in the first half. However, the muddy pitch almost cost them as the team was not used to the ground conditions. The third goal was a nailbiter as Ming Long's shot was caught in the waterlogged field, RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE GOAL LINE. As the opponent's goalkeeper frantically tried to salvage the situation, Teo Yuhao stuck to the game plan and secured the win for the team.

As conditions of the match worsened, changes were made and several substitutions took place: Bryan for Ah Lian; Billy for Kenryu; Arnold for Clement; Kenneth Sim for Yong Kai and lastly, Yuhao for Nicholas Tai.

The team effort led to a 3-0 victory against Hall One, who didn't even manage to threaten our team's chances because of the strong defensive line maintained by Yonggeng, Kenneth Gan, Alvin Bay and Haobin. Special mention also goes out to Arnold Wee for his hard tackling, who played his role as defensive midfielder well.

As for post-match entertainment, the crowd would certainly like to thank the Basketball seniors and Birthday Boys Yangzhi and Shaowei for their sportiness on the field. Their simultaneous underwear tearing was definitely a crowd pleaser and kept true to Hall 2's birthday tradition.

Our soccer team has made a historic leap to the finals tonight, and we'd like to thank all those involved for their commitment as well as supporters for keeping up the Hall 2 Spirit. Hall 2 will play against Hall 3 this Friday evening (timing to be confirmed), and in light of our annual Chinese New Year dinner, we'd like to ask residents who can make it to please go down to support the team! Even though we can't be there in person, we'll definitely be there in spirit! Our hearts are all with the players and we hope you'll do us proud!:)

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