From disappointment to the Olympic dream, Singapore's sprint queen is ‘ready' for the next challenge

Southeast Asia’s fastest woman, known as Singapore’s sprint queen, gained prominence in her country after winning a gold and silver medal at the Asian Games. Despite facing hardships such as a hamstring injury and losing scholarships, the athlete is now preparing for the Paris Olympics. Her journey has involved setbacks and struggles, but she has persevered and achieved success. She broke the national record in sprint events several times in 2023. Pereira serves as an inspiration to younger athletes and advises them to work hard and pursue their passion. She is currently training in the U.S. for the upcoming Olympics.