Singapore Olympic champion Joseph Schooling's decision to retire felt inevitable, but means that the swimmer will finally get a taste of being normal, says CNA's Matthew Mohan.
Four years ago, Singapore had to settle for the bronze medal after losing to eventual gold medallist Indonesia and they were also held to a draw by the Philippines in the tournament.
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For the men’s national team captain Lee Kai Yang, the focus now turns to the SEA Games in May as Singapore will be looking to recapture their lost glory. Singapore’s 52-year reign as the water polo king ended at the 2019 SEA Games as Indonesia clinched their first-ever gold medal, and the Republic had to settle for the bronze medal.