I have invested a lot of time in track and field events since my school days. Soon after matriculation, I met my throws coach but I often skipped training sessions due to my hectic university life.

Until recently, I have picked up athletics training again. My coach does not despise me and instead he still holds high hope on me. Other than javelin throw which I have been practising, he taught me discus and hammer throw. I spend much time outside my work hours to practise.

Practising throwing sports is quite lonely and monotonous. I have to throw a sports object repeatedly and take up weight lifting exercises and special training programmes to strengthen my physique. When an athlete launches a throw, he/she has to raise an arm and move the whole body in a co-ordinated manner to unleash the maximum power. Although the coach gives guidance by the side, the performance of the athlete depends very much on his/her comprehension of the coach's advice and his/her repeated practice. A slight error makes a big difference, and may even cause injury.

Being a person with quick temper, I often got injured. Now if I make a wrong step, I start learning to keep calm, take a deep breath and focus on my body and the throwing object. It's a practice for the body as well as the soul.

Last September, I was invited to represent the Force to take part in the Corporate Games 2016. It was the first time for me to join other team members in an open track and field competition after  graduation. I hoped to make a breakthrough for myself and also to fight for the glory of my affiliation. At the end, the Force won the Overall Champion of the Games and I was much honoured as one of the members of the Force team.

Inspector of Kwun Tong District Ng Ka-lee