Singapore surfer Camille Spaccarotella eyes podium finish on Asian Games debut
The 21-year-old will make history as the country's first surfer to compete at the continental Games, marking a new high in a journey that began during a family beach holiday in Bali a decade ago.
Singaporean surfer Camille Spaccarotella, 21, is determined to secure a podium finish at the Asian Games in Japan, marking her country's debut in the sport. The journey began during a family beach holiday in Bali a decade ago, where her passion for surfing turned into a serious pursuit. Despite an initial ill-fated competition in 2020, Spaccarotella persevered, finishing third in a local Bali event in 2022.
She now trains primarily in Bali, where she spends up to four months each year honing her skills. Her first Asian Games qualification in 2024 has set her sights on a medal, but she acknowledges the challenges ahead, including the lack of consistent surf spots in Singapore. Spaccarotella proposes the construction of a wave pool to encourage more surfers, citing South Korea's success with such facilities.
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