this tea m and mental strength —— silat.on and they are doing it on a empty stomach. it's taaffe, but i guess it's all about endurance. so, whenever i train i do feel very thirsty because water is very important for me. it's ramadan, the holy month, when millions of muslims around the world abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. ita time and drinking from sunrise to sunset. it a time for spiritual reflection and prayer, but it also presents a challenge for these up leads who are ramping up their training ahead of this year's south—east asian games. i get thirsty and it's just this year's south—east asian games. i get thirsty and it'sjust like, going to be half—an—hour and then you can drink, you can eat all you want, it's not going to give you or anything. practising muslims can be formally excused from fasting if they are sick or have to travel. there is an ongoing debate about whether professional athletes should also be excused. but for now, it's a personal choice. 0nce also be excused. but for now, it's