How old is Mr Kunalan?
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At 73, one of Singapore’s greatest track and field athletes, Mr Canagasabai Kunalan, is well-respected and -loved on and off the track, thanks to his gracious ways and dedication to the Public Service.
When was Mr Kunalan born?
October 23, 1942
Mr Canagasabai Kunalan, affectionately known as Mr K, was born on October 23, 1942, in a rubber estate in Johore, Malaysia. A household name in Singapore Track and Field and a highly regarded educator, this special feature looks at Mr K as a Teacher, Athlete and Mentor.
Is Mr C Kunalan alive?
Canagasabai Kunalan (born 23 October 1942), known as C. Kunalan, is a retired Singaporean sprinter, relay runner, former footballer and educator, widely regarded as one of Singapore’s greatest ever athletes.
Who is the fastest runner in Singapore?
National runner Jeevaneesh Soundararajah breaks Soh Rui Yong’s 2.4km record at Pocari Sweat run. SINGAPORE — The national record for running 2.4km held by Singapore’s top marathoner was broken on Saturday (Jan 8) night in a widely publicised race that saw him finish in third place.
Who is Subas Gurung?
Subas Gurung (born 22 January 1997) is a Nepalese officer with the Singapore Police Force’s (SPF) Gurkha Contingent (GC). He is also considered “one of the fastest Gurkhas in Singapore”, having clocked a timing of 6min 54.53sec for the 2.4km run at the 2022 Pocari Sweat Run.
Who broke Mr Kunalan’s record?
Kunalan’s record of 10.38 s remained unbroken for 33 years. It was broken on 27 August 2001, sprinter U. K. Shyam set a new national record when he clocked 10.37 s in the 100-metre sprint at the World University Games in Beijing, China. 1.
How many Gurkhas are there in Singapore?
Currently, nearly 2,000 Gurkhas are serving in the Singapore Police Force. Their primary duty was to provide security to the president, prime minister and essential places and installations. In the 1950s and 1960s, they were used to quell communal riots between Chinese and Malays of Singapore.
Who is the fastest man in Singapore?
Umaglia Kancanangai Shyam Dhuleep
Umaglia Kancanangai Shyam Dhuleep, (born 1 July 1976) commonly known as U. K. Shyam, is a retired Singaporean track and field athlete and current national 100m record holder of Singapore. He attended St.
Can Gurkhas marry?
While their children attend local schools, Gurkhas are not allowed to marry local women. A handful of ex-British Army officers serve as sworn-in Singapore police in senior leadership, training and organisational roles.
Who is the fastest 2.4 km runner?
runner Soh Rui Yong
Singapore runner Soh Rui Yong is known for holding several national records and winning back-to-back SEA Games titles. He also once held the fastest timing for a 2.4km run – 6 minutes 53.18 seconds.