What St Paul’s gave its Olympians
Five St Paul’s Olympians were honoured at the Old Paulians’ Association centenary, where decades of sporting achievement gave way to something deeper: the values that shaped their lives.
In a centenary celebration of the Old Paulians' Association (OPA), Malaysian hockey legends Franco D’Cruz, Brian Sta Maria, Stephen Van Huizen, Gary Fidelis, and Suriaghandi Suppiah were honored with Paulian Olympian Legacy Recognition Certificates and plaques. The event took place in Seremban, where the five Olympians reunited after five decades, marking the end of a tradition that began with St Paul’s Institution in 1956.
The honourees represented more than two decades of Malaysian hockey history, participating in Asian Games, World Cups, Junior World Cups, Champions Trophy tournaments, and Olympic competitions. Beyond the accolades, the evening served as a reminder of the values they had learned at St Paul’s, which included excellence, respect, and friendship.
These core principles, instilled by teachers and coaches, guided the players throughout their lives and careers.
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