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Sunday, April 19, 2020

RI Soccer (post 40 years)

After 40 long years, the RI soccer team of 1978 met once again on May 9th evening at Kalidass J's place in Yio Chu Kang to commemorate the 40th year of the 'A' Division triumph on May 10th 1978, National Stadium.
It was so heartening to see 16 out of 20 of the 'boys' turned up for this gathering. Some travelled back from overseas to be present. Some of the 'boys' are grandfathers by now. Many of them are still playing recreational soccer together. For the other three who were not able to be present, we wished you were there!!

Mr Alfred Chen, the soccer master who was with the boys since lower secondary was also present!
What an evening!!

Auspicium Melioris Aevi


Insert: The original 1978 lineup at National Stadium vs 2018 lineup

Some with less hair but most of the lads did not change much




Jose, Eng Teng and goal scorer Clifton 


Captain Auyeong Pak Kuan back from Austria


Good Company over food and drinks


The beloved steps we used to sit at Grange Road @2011

The classroom block overlooking the field where home matches for soccer and rugby were played.

Glorious view of RI field from the grandstand


Auyeong receiving Ortega Cup @ 2004


Old Rafflesian soccer mates are still playing together, after 40 years



Auspicium Melioris Aevi

update 2 years late...........
on 8th June 2022, the '78 squad had another gathering, after the Covid-19 episode in Singapore. This time, the venue: Chjimes



10 of the squad members attended, some with spouse