The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has granted two-time world kitefoiling champion Maximilian Maeder a deferment from full-time national service until Aug 31, 2028. This was announced by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong at the official flag presentation ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games on Saturday (July 6).
'I will give my all for my country': Kitefoiling champ Max Maeder gets NS deferment to focus on 2028 Olympics
"In the case of Max Maeder, he has done very well. He's now double world champion, the European Champion, won Asian Games gold last year." "My current priority is to improve and prepare as best as I can for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. However, Paris 2024 is not the be-all and end-all. I intend to keep on training and competing consistently.
"It's not often that we see a Singaporean athlete who has that world class talent…The fact that Max is already able to medal at the global level, although not the Olympic level, at such a young age is inspiring."
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