17/02/2026
🇸🇬 Steady under pressure. Strong at the finish.
At the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Faiz Basha showed what true composure on the world stage looks like.
Starting 87th in a field of 96 in the men’s slalom - amid heavy snowfall, low visibility, and 45 DNFs before him - the odds were anything but favourable. Even alpine skiing giants and World Cup winners failed to complete their first runs.
But Faiz held his nerve.
Executing a smart, calculated race plan, he completed both runs to finish 35th overall in his Olympic debut. As he crossed the line, he raised his arm and shouted, “Majulah!” 🇸🇬
From a giant slalom ski-out earlier in the Games to a composed slalom finish, Singapore’s first Olympic snow sports athlete leaves with more than just a result - he leaves with experience, belief, and a strong foundation for what’s next.
The journey continues. 💪❄️
Find out more: https://www.singaporeolympics.com/faiz-basha-holds-steady-to-close-out-first-winter-olympics/
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