More than 50 people, some bearing flowers for the players, were at Changi Airport to receive the men's and women's water polo teams.
SINGAPORE: Families, friends and young fans gathered at Changi Airport to give Singapore’s water polo teams a warm welcome home on Wednesday .
Young fans Waynn Chua, 10, and Maksonn Lee, 12, were waiting with their mothers who had prepared flowers and cupcakes for the players. “Definitely heartwarming,” said Loh Zhi Zhi, who teared up as he spoke to the media. “I think the biggest sacrifice was definitely from family, especially in the run-up to the Games.”Pointing to the young players coached by members of the national team that showed up on Wednesday, Loh said he and his teammates showed the way for the next generation.Captain Lee Kai Yang said everyone was glad to be home and to reunite with family members who were unable to travel to Cambodia.
Head coach Kan Aoyagi said the support was unbelievable. “Team Nila came to support us and the environment was like we were in Singapore.”
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