Sheila Thomas
- Age in 2009: 33 years old
- Marital status: Single
- Nationality: Singaporean, Indian by race
- Education: B. AppSc from Royal Melbourne University of Technology in Consumer Science (major in Nutrition)
- Current job: Account manager in a local public relations agency, Fulford Public Relations since 2004
- Reason(s) for taking up white collar boxing:
Mostly curiosity! I have always had a keen interest in boxing as a sport, especially women’s boxing and always been intrigued by women in the ring. I want to be that person in the ring this time! I’m still not sure whether it is scarier to be hit or to hit someone else – both haven’t been easy but I’m sure I will find out soon enough!
- What do you look forward to on the night of the 2nd October?
The support from my friends and giving them a big show down as best I know how to, following the 12 week of intensive training, on one of the biggest nights of my life!
Ursula Pong
Ursula Pong
· Age in 2009: 50 years old
· Marital status: Married, with 1 daughter
· Nationality: Canadian; Chinese by race
· Education: B.A. from the University of Waterloo (Major in Dance and Minor in Psychology); B.Ed. from the University of Toronto (Teaching degree specializing in Middle and High School level); MSc. from State University of New York
· (Interdisciplinary Studies)
· Current job: High School Physical Education Teacher (specializing in the Fitness classes) at the Singapore American School
· Reason(s) for taking up white collar boxing:
I have always been drawn to things that are movement oriented, challenging and I also want to be a positive role model (a strong female yet still be able to maintain femininity) for my daughter and the students I teach. I would like to see a change of thinking especially in Asia, such that females can do anything males can, if not better.
· What do you look forward to on the night of the 2nd October?
I am walking in to the ring on the 2nd October to take the risk of facing my fears. I believe anybody who takes that walk in to the ring is scared as hell and everybody who makes it to the ring is already a winner in my eyes. I have always believed that one will never achieve anything in life if they do not do at least one thing a day that scares you.
2009-09-09
