A lot of sports fans have heard the poignant stories behind the success of our bodybuilders, who won gold medals for Singapore at the 2002 Asian Games and 2003 SEA Games. What they may be less familiar with is the dedication of the coach behind them – the unassuming Calvin Yew.

Always in the background to guide his charges and lend them support, he has not looked back since he was appointed national coach by the Singapore Bodybuilders' Federation since 2001.

He has helped the national team to achieve results not only at major events like the Asian Games and SEA Games but also in other regional and international competitions.

Operating quietly from Delta Gym, the training ground of the national team, he is a man of few words. But when it comes to delivering results, few can match him.

Yet his contribution cannot be measured just in terms of medals won. In his role as national coach, he has also been mentor and friend to top bodybuilders like Simon Chua, Halim Haron, Mohd Ismail and Amir Zainal, all of whom have tasted their highest level of success under him.

For his outstanding contributions to the achievements of his athletes, Calvin Yew is named Coach of the Year, 2003.