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Pickleball is an exhilarating game that brilliantly combines the finest elements of tennis and table tennis, and it is rapidly...
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Marvin Johnson
Jul 243 min read
Maharlikans Rugby
When you think about Rugby, the first teams that come to mind are the All Blacks, Springboks, England, Wallabies, France, Ireland, and...
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Marvin Johnson
Jul 202 min read
DB 10K
Sports have the power to change communities and influence everyone involved in it. That resonates with the Discovery Bay community. With...
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Marvin Johnson
Jun 53 min read
What Wrong with Youth Sports?
Sports was seen as an avenue to develop young people and athletes. It allowed young people to express themselves, develop fundamental...
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Marvin Johnson
May 72 min read
Let's Go Normies, Let's Go
A couple of months ago, I wrote an article about school sports and their positive effects on schools. Sports can create school spirit,...
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Marvin Johnson
Apr 43 min read
Culture
The great teams all have one thing in common: not the number of trophies in the cabinet or the star players they have in their lineup....
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Marvin Johnson
Feb 212 min read
Bangkok Sports Weekend PT2 - Bangkok 10's
There was lots of excitement leading up to the Bangkok International Rugby 10s. This was our first international rugby tournament for...
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Marvin Johnson
Feb 52 min read
Get the Most Out of Your Travel Trips - Parents and Players
The Discovery Bay Rugby Club is excited as players, parents, and coaches prepare for the Bangkok International Rugby 10s, Asia’s biggest...
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Marvin Johnson
Jan 122 min read
Kip Movin
With beautiful views and friendly routes, running is a widespread activity in Discovery Bay. No matter what time of day it may be, you...
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Marvin Johnson
Jan 52 min read
New Years Day Rugby
The festive season is a great time to be in Hong Kong. The hustle and bustle of this incredible city slowed down, and youth sports became...
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Marvin Johnson
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Team Fear
After being pressured by their children, a group of keen adventure races organized a unique and challenging adventure race for kids. In...
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Marvin Johnson
Nov 3, 20232 min read
Finding the Right Balance
Research found that 70% of children stop or quit playing sports by age 13. This could be down to financial cost or that children are...
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Marvin Johnson
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Taking a Plunge
What is the definition of a coach? A coach motivates and engages with athletes to teach and improve their sporting skills. A coach is...
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Marvin Johnson
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Running for a Cause
The Terry Fox Run or Marathon of Hope, is a non-competitive charity event that was inspired by Terry Fox. Having lost his right leg to...
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Marvin Johnson
Sep 5, 20232 min read
Why Aren't Kids Playing Outside Anymore?
Over this last week, I listened to a short clip on YouTube with former NBA Legends Shaquil O'Neal and Gary Payton. The question asked to...
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Marvin Johnson
Aug 27, 20233 min read
Improve your Freestyle Technique
Discovery Bay is a community surrounded by water. Many young and old residents take swimming lessons at Club Siena or train hard for...
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Marvin Johnson
Jul 26, 20232 min read
Padel
Padel, sometimes known as Padel Tennis, is a racquet sport of Mexican origin. It's the fastest-growing sport in the world, played in over...
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Marvin Johnson
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Touch Rugby
Photo Credit: Hong Kong Touch Association Originating in Australia from Rugby League in the 1970s, Touch Football started as a social and...
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Marvin Johnson
Jun 14, 20233 min read
Iron Man
If you ever want to test your fitness and mental fortitude, there is nothing more challenging than a Half Ironman Triathlon Daunting for...
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Marvin Johnson
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Speed on Ice
Short Track Speed Skating is a sport that tests competitors' speed, technical skating ability, and aggression. Originating in North...
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