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About
Me
I'm Hidayat.
Being a national player for Singapore's Goalball team means that I travel around quite a fair bit! During my spare time, I like to: Act, play the Cajon or exercise at the gym. Also, I'm a self-proclaimed master of puns!
A Little About My Condition
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Retinal Detachment
A detached retina (layer of tissue sending visual messages to the brain) which was lifted or pulled from it's normal position, causing me to go blind
Caused
from a sports accident during my mid-teens when a ball hit my face and caused my vision to deteriorate in 5 years
#1 Secret Talent:
Why did Betty throw the butter out of the window?
She wanted to see a butter fly (butterfly)
Three Talents of Mine?
Composed
Becoming visually impaired meant
that the control I had changed. I was frustrated, but I've realized that made me forget my family. Now, I've
learnt how to focus on what I can control instead of getting frustrated
over what I lack
Knowledgeable
I'm always on the hunt to learn new things. So, I listen to a large variety of audio-books, from: Medicine, Science, Sports & even Philosophy!
Goalball
As a sporty person, becoming visually impaired doesn't mean that I should stop my passion. Naturally, I decided to adapt and find a new sport suited for me. The answer was Goalball
What Do I Do In My Free Time?
Theatre
I improvise different scenes on my own to improve my drama skills. Currently, I'm also working on a play which would be presented in the Youth Theatre Festival in 2020.
Goalball
Intensive training with the all-male team to advance from 6th place to 3rd place in the ASEAN games. If not, I'm helping to prepare the women's team for their upcoming competitions
#2 Secret Talent:
Which car can be eaten?
"Car"ry (Curry)
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Take a step back, [reflect and] get a peace of [mind]”
We place excessive focus on wealth & careers till we tend to forget our loved ones. Only when we step back to reflect, are we able to appreciate the little things in life given to us (like our health)