Singaporean gymnast Amanda Yap aims for historic medal at World Championships while balancing school exams

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Amanda Yap, a Singaporean gymnast, has qualified for the World Gymnastics Championships balance beam final, a historic first for her country. Yap, 15, is balancing her elite athletic pursuits with crucial O-Level exams, flying between competitions and study sessions. She achieved the qualifying score while managing her academic commitments. She will compete in the final on Saturday in Jakarta, aiming to inspire younger athletes, before returning to Singapore for further exams.


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