For now, the University of Strathclyde mechanical engineering undergraduate plans to hit the books before making a charge for the slopes at next year's World University Games, which will be his last.
Looking ahead, his biggest goal will be the Asian Winter Games in 2029, where he hopes to break into the top 10.
Faiz is not the only Singaporean aiming high. Also featured in Ski Dreams is 19-year-old Singaporean Morgan Celley.
Celley had been on track to represent Singapore in the women’s slalom at the Games, but an ACL and meniscus tear in August scuppered her plans.
"I'm only 19, I feel like I have plenty more good years left in me," she said. "Four years from now - hopefully I get bigger, stronger, better, more skilled. (The Winter Olympics) is definitely something I'm aiming for."
She added that Faiz’s performances have helped bring Singaporeans into "the world of winter sports".
"I think it's only the start," Celley said. "In the future, we're only just going to get more and more athletes."
Singapore Ski and Snowboard Association (SSSA) president Marco Bardelli described Faiz's accomplishments as a "huge achievement" but said it was only the beginning.
He pointed to other young athletes coming through the ranks, including 15-year-old ski jumper Caroline Chor.
"My dream in 2030 would be five (athletes representing Singapore). If we can have five athletes in different disciplines, that would be fantastic."
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Looking ahead, his biggest goal will be the Asian Winter Games in 2029, where he hopes to break into the top 10.
"ONLY THE START"
Faiz is not the only Singaporean aiming high. Also featured in Ski Dreams is 19-year-old Singaporean Morgan Celley.
Celley had been on track to represent Singapore in the women’s slalom at the Games, but an ACL and meniscus tear in August scuppered her plans.
"I'm only 19, I feel like I have plenty more good years left in me," she said. "Four years from now - hopefully I get bigger, stronger, better, more skilled. (The Winter Olympics) is definitely something I'm aiming for."
She added that Faiz’s performances have helped bring Singaporeans into "the world of winter sports".
"I think it's only the start," Celley said. "In the future, we're only just going to get more and more athletes."
Singapore Ski and Snowboard Association (SSSA) president Marco Bardelli described Faiz's accomplishments as a "huge achievement" but said it was only the beginning.
He pointed to other young athletes coming through the ranks, including 15-year-old ski jumper Caroline Chor.
"My dream in 2030 would be five (athletes representing Singapore). If we can have five athletes in different disciplines, that would be fantastic."
Continue reading...