Hobbies
Blogging, writing columns. (LinkedIn profile, 12 May 2018)
Occupation
Advisor, Athlete
Education
Sport Management - Nanyang Polytechnic University: Singapore, SGP
Spoken languages
English, Mandarin
International senior debut
2011
Injuries
In 2017 he underwent surgery on his right shoulder and right wrist. (Instagram profile, 28 Apr 2018)
He injured his ankle during the qualification round at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man. He had to withdraw from the individual all-around final. (zaobao.com.sg, 13 Sep 2011)
Start sporting career
His parents enrolled him in a gymnastics class at about age five.
Reason for taking up the sport
"My love for this sport started because of my family's sporty background. I also love the adrenaline rush that comes along with executing a difficult move."
Hero / Idol
Singaporean gymnast Gabriel Gan. (discover-nyp.blogspot.com, 12 Nov 2013)
Awards
He received the Singapore Sports Meritorious Award in 2012. (teamsingapore.com.sg, 01 Dec 2012)
Additional information
NAMED ELEMENT
'The Tay' was added to the International Gymnastics Federation [FIG] Code of Points following the 2013 World Championships. He was the first athlete to perform a 'slow back roll to V cross' on rings. (The Straits Times, 05 Oct 2013)
FURTHER EDUCATION
He has studied for a bachelor's degree in business and management at the University of London in England. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Aug 2021)
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