Written By: Shahrom Asmani
(ex-football reporter for a few magazines and newspapers)
39-year old Football Crazy Person has
been in love with football ever since he attended Singapore National Team’s
matches at Kallang Stadium in the roaring 80’s. Has been a goalkeeper for a
good part of the decade for a variety of teams but joined WaF4H last year
because of the team’s mission and values.
WaF4H does not only allow
participants to play football, holistically the team concentrates on various
other aspects as well such as food, nutrition and personal well-being.
Hopefully WaF4H can lengthen this writer’s career, be it in the football field
or in the part-time writing arena as well.
Leading an Active Lifestyle is Not an
Option
Paridah Bte Said - a Well-Travelled
Walking Football Player
Paridah Bte Said does not like to sit
around doing nothing.
She likes to hike, cycle and do other
forms of physical activities that best achieve her fitness objectives.
Ever since she was young, Paridah has
always been a sporty person.
She commented, “I have represented my
school in badminton and table tennis. But I love team sports because I can meet
up with many friends.”
Hence why Paridah joined Walking Football4Health
(WaF4H) in 2017. It was done concurrently with the Fat2Fit Program that was
conducted by Celebrity Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist Dee Dee Mahmood.
Her fierce sense of competitiveness
does not dip with age.
One of WaF4H’s biggest aims has been
to cross borders and boundaries to reach a global audience with a simple
message of inspiring people to lead an active lifestyle through Walking
Football.
Paridah has participated in many
overseas friendlies and tournaments in other countries as well. It was no
surprise that she felt the need to improve herself further when sparring with
these international players.
Paridah Well-Rested after an
Exhibition Match with Malaysia FAM
Paridah in the winning Singapore team to the International Communities Games 2019 in Perth Australia
Paridah, standing, second from right
She said, “I feel very happy when I
train with my friends. And when there are matches, I will try my best to
perform well.
I also attend the weekday trainings
to increase my level of performance.”
Weekday trainings only happen when
WaF4H members wish to increase their level of performance when a match against
an organization or an international team is drawing near.
But for any interested party, do join
us every Sunday from 4.45 pm to 7 pm at Toa Payoh Stadium for a good workout of
Walking Football.
Don’t worry, it’s very easy to spot
us. We will be at the football field, and we will also be the ones who are
smiling from ear to ear even though we may be super drenched in sweat and
visibly tired after going through the training stations.
Just like Paridah Said.
If you can walk, you can play walking football! Come join us. We train every Sundays!
About Dr Dee and Walking Football4Health:If you can walk, you can play walking football! Come join us. We train every Sundays!
Walking Football4Health 2019 in Review
https://iamdeedeemahmood.blogspot.com/2017/10/i-am-dee-dee-mahmood.html