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Chris Van Weidman-Truong
February . Naturally , she traveled straight away but missed first practice . She finally got to the field before the start of the event to play a few points with the squad . She was on Cloud 9 , playing paintball on a beach with wonderfully welcoming people .
On the Friday , 21st February Chris and the team arrived at the site at midday . They felt that something was in the air . You know that confident breath of air that tells you that you ’ ve arrived … the lyrics to the 90s track Pure Sures by the All Saints , ‘ Take me to my beach ’ beating though her hands carrying her kit to the field .
However , this was short lived . Chris ’ s team seemed sad , but with a language barrier she was not sure why . Team coach , Oat Worakit , requested a talk with the squad and it was explained that Chris was not on the roster and she was not allowed to play . Worakit was disappointed and angry about the news . The team was shocked . And this created a silent mood . It became apparent that it was the result of an administration and registration error .
“ It was just 24-hours that I met these guys and each one of them were already in my heart ,” Chris said . “ The first thing that came to my mind was that I could at least be a part of the team , maybe not on the field but in the pits and outside . So I can still be a part of this stunning event .”
That sunk in with Chris , and although she was gutted about the news , being the genuine and kind person that she is , it was really fine with her .
The circumstances were unfortunate . She had flown from Switzerland , but couldn ’ t play . But she stayed positive .
“ To be honest , meeting these humans is a worthwhile gift ,” Chis said . “ And their hospitality was more than I ever asked
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